The Bureau of Emigration & Overseas Employment is the key government agency in Pakistan responsible for regulating and facilitating overseas employment of Pakistani workers. With growing demand abroad, the Bureau is expected to have new job openings in 2024.
Overview of the Bureau
The Bureau operates under the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis and Human Resource Development. It was established in 1971 to oversee international labor migration processes.
The Bureau formulates policies, regulates recruitment practices, registers overseas employment promoters, prosecutes illegal operators, provides pre-departure briefings, resolves disputes and protects migrant worker rights.
It also engages with destination countries to ensure agreements safeguard Pakistan’s interests. The Bureau maintains overseas labor market intelligence and demand data to guide workforce exports.
Surge in Overseas Workers
Over 9 million Pakistanis are employed across the Middle East, Europe and Southeast Asia. Remittances from expatriate workers now exceed $30 billion annually, a critical support for Pakistan’s economy.
Saudi Arabia hosts over 2.5 million Pakistani laborers in construction, services and oil industries. The UAE has 1.5 million workers while other Gulf nations also recruite heavily.
Demand for Pakistani skilled professionals, doctors, IT experts and engineers continues rising in emerging markets too. This overseas employment growth generates Bureau oversight needs.
Key Positions Opening in 2024
With greater workflow volumes anticipated, the Bureau of Emigration plans to expand staff in critical areas like:
Policy and Agreements
Specialists to formulate protectionist labor frameworks and negotiate bilateral accords for Pakistani migrant workers.
Registration and Compliance
Staff to register and audit recruiting agencies, enforce ethical practices, and penalize violators.
Rights Protection
Officers to implement welfare programs, resolve disputes, inspect housing conditions abroad, and repatriate distressed citizens.
Foreign Postings
Attachés and labor diplomats to represent Pakistan’s workforce interests in key destination countries.
Data Analytics
Specialists to compile, analyze and communicate insights from labor migration and remittance data.
Public Services
Officers for passport verification, emigration clearances, counseling, and advising overseas applicants.
Administration
Support staff for human resources, finance, IT, records management and general administration.
Attractive Government Benefits
As civil servants, Bureau employees enjoy generous perks like:
- Competitive salaries per government pay scales.
- Medical benefits for self and entitled family members.
- Public sector pension after retirement.
- Paid leave and other allowances.
- Opportunities for foreign postings.
- Training and career development.
Nationally important work with excellent job security. Positions based in Islamabad and Lahore headquarters.
Eligibility Criteria
Bureau job applicants generally require:
- Educational degrees matching role needs, ranging from Bachelor’s to Master’s.
- Relevant specialized experience in labor, HR, policy, law, foreign affairs etc.
- Analytical, communication, leadership and ethics capabilities.
- For overseas postings, foreign language fluency is required.
Both fresh graduates and experienced professionals with legal backgrounds or labor sector expertise can qualify based on merit.
How to Apply
Bureau job announcements are publicized on national newspapers, official website, and government recruitment portals.
Interested candidates should submit:
- Completed application form.
- Detailed CV and copies of credentials.
- Any required background verification or documents.
- Appear for tests or interviews if shortlisted.
Qualified applicants passionate to serve fellow citizens should apply when 2024 openings are advertised. Together, we can ensure overseas Pakistanis continue lifting the nation.
