OPF Recruitment Policy – OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS FOUNDATION

As an employer, we firmly believe that our people are not only our greatest asset but also our most significant investment in the future. They are essential to our long-term growth and success. The Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) is supported by a dedicated workforce comprising officers and officials. These employees are strategically sanctioned at our Head Office in Islamabad, six Regional Offices Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, Multan, Quetta, Mirpur (AJ & K) and 9 International airports (Islamabad, Lahore, Karachi, Faisalabad, Multan, Sialkot, Quetta, Gawadar and Peshawar). Their collective efforts drive our mission forward, ensuring excellence in service delivery and operational efficiency.

Recruitment Process

Our Seven (7) steps Recruitment and Selection Process

Job opening: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation advertises vacant positions all over Pakistan in most circulated newspapers of the country

Application by candidates: Interested candidates are required to apply with in due date on the prescribed form

Shortlisting : Initial shortlisting is made as per prescribed criteria specified in the advertisement.

Written test: In order to examine the basic knowledge about the post eligible candidates are require to qualify objective type test

Interview: Those who qualify the written test are then called for preliminary interview, final interview is conducted for those who qualify the preliminary interview

Offer and Joining: If a candidate has cleared all the test and the selection process, he/she is offered the job and is finally inducted

Medical, Antecedent & Documents verification:
- Selected candidate go through medical examination.
- Documents (educational and experience) are also verified and scrutinized

Capacity Building Training Programs

We are committed to the continuous development of our employees through capacity-building training programs. Both newly recruited and existing employees are nominated to participate in various training sessions conducted within and outside of OPF to make them efficient and productive. Most of the employees have attended various training courses, workshops, and seminars at renowned institutions such as Secretariat Training Institute (STI), National Institute of Banking & Finance (NIBAF), Project Management Institute (PMI), Directorate of Worker Education (DWE), international Labour Organization (ILO), National Productivity Organization (NPO) and the National Institute of Fire Technology (NIFT). Additionally, training program has also been organized for Facilitation Officers at international airports across Pakistan, equipping them with the knowledge and skills to collaborate effectively with government agencies addressing issues concerning Overseas Pakistanis at One Window Facilitation Desk (OWFD).