Digital Transformation Program Manager

15+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Lead overall program planning, coordination, and delivery across all DEEP workstreams including NODE, DPI, PBP, and CITL components.
• Serve as the primary point of accountability to the World Bank and MoITT leadership for project milestones, budgets, and risk management.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams of technical leads, specialists, and consultants to ensure aligned execution against the project results framework.
• Monitor project performance indicators and prepare quarterly progress reports for the Project Steering Committee and donor partners.
• Manage stakeholder engagement with federal ministries, provincial governments, and private sector partners involved in digital economy initiatives.
• Oversee procurement planning and technical review of consultancy deliverables to ensure compliance with World Bank fiduciary standards.
• Identify implementation risks and lead corrective action planning to keep the project on schedule and within approved budget.
• Represent DEEP in national and international digital economy forums, showcasing Pakistan’s progress on digital transformation.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree (18 years of education) in Computer Science, Business Administration, Public Policy, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience in digital transformation, program management, or large-scale technology project delivery.
• Key Skills: Program leadership, donor coordination, stakeholder management, risk mitigation, digital policy strategy.
• Preference: Prior experience managing World Bank or IFI-financed digital projects is strongly preferred.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Digital Public Infrastructure and Interoperability Lead

15+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design and rollout of Pakistan’s Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) stack, covering digital authentication, data exchange, and verifiable credentials.
• Define interoperability standards to connect DPI components with the National Open Data Ecosystem and the Pakistan Business Portal.
• Coordinate with federal agencies such as NADRA and provincial IT boards to align digital identity and data-sharing frameworks.
• Establish governance protocols for secure, privacy-compliant data exchange across government systems.
• Provide technical guidance to implementation firms and evaluate DPI-related technical deliverables for quality assurance.
• Advise MoITT leadership on emerging global DPI standards and best practices for adaptation in the Pakistani context.
• Facilitate pilot rollouts of DPI use cases with selected government departments and monitor adoption outcomes.
• Support capacity-building workshops for government staff on DPI architecture and interoperability principles.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree (18 years of education) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of experience, including hands-on work on digital identity, interoperability frameworks, or national digital platforms.
• Key Skills: DPI architecture, API standards, data governance, digital authentication systems, government systems integration.
• Preference: Experience with digital ID or open banking interoperability initiatives is an advantage.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Senior Specialist – Digital Program Integration and Commercial Coordination

15+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Support planning and implementation of digital, IT, ICT, and e-government initiatives across the DEEP project portfolio.
• Review and validate technical Terms of Reference (TORs) and consultancy deliverables for quality, completeness, and compliance.
• Provide technical inputs to procurement and finance teams during vendor evaluation and contract negotiation processes.
• Support liaison with the World Bank on technical reporting, safeguard compliance, and disbursement-linked indicators.
• Coordinate integration between DEEP’s technical workstreams to avoid duplication and ensure consistent delivery standards.
• Track commercial and contractual milestones for ongoing consultancy and technical assistance engagements.
• Prepare briefing notes and technical summaries for PMU leadership and government oversight committees.
• Identify integration risks across workstreams and recommend mitigation strategies to the Program Manager.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of progressively responsible experience, including at least 3 years working on World Bank or IFI-financed projects.
• Key Skills: Program integration, technical TOR review, procurement support, donor coordination, commercial oversight.
• Preference: Familiarity with World Bank fiduciary and reporting requirements is highly valued.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Lead Architect – National Open Data Ecosystem (NODE)

10+ Years · Islamabad · 21 Months

Job Responsibilities

• Lead technical architecture design and development across all seven NODE layers, including the Open Data Portal, ETL Layer, and API Gateway.
• Design and oversee the Developer Sandbox, AI/ML Repository, Metadata Framework, and Secure Infrastructure components of NODE.
• Oversee onboarding of government agencies onto the open data platform and ensure adherence to data governance policies.
• Ensure full interoperability between NODE and DEEP’s other Digital Public Infrastructure components.
• Drive adoption of the NODE Sandbox environment among startups, researchers, and academic institutions.
• Serve as the primary technical interface between the implementation firm, MoITT, and participating government agencies.
• Define API standards, data schemas, and security protocols for all open data exchanges within the ecosystem.
• Guide the technical team through testing, deployment, and post-launch optimization of the NODE platform.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 18 years of education (Master’s) in Computer Science, Software Engineering, IT, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years post-qualification experience, including 7 years serving as a lead architect on comparable platforms.
• Key Skills: ETL pipeline design, API architecture, cloud infrastructure, open data platform delivery, data governance frameworks.
• Preference: Proven track record designing and delivering national-scale open data portals or digital platforms is essential.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Telecom Infrastructure Consultant

18+ Years · Islamabad · 24 Months

Job Responsibilities

• Develop strategic policies addressing smart device proliferation and emerging technologies including satellite connectivity, IoT, and AI.
• Advise MoITT leadership on data center expansion strategy to support Pakistan’s growing digital economy.
• Provide technical guidance on fintech-led mobile ecosystems and their integration with telecom infrastructure development.
• Support formulation of a National Strategy positioning Pakistan as a regional Digital Connectivity Hub.
• Conduct assessments of telecom sector taxation and recommend policy reforms to encourage investment and infrastructure growth.
• Liaise with telecom operators, regulators, and international partners on infrastructure sharing and connectivity expansion initiatives.
• Prepare technical briefs and policy papers for MoITT leadership and inter-ministerial coordination forums.
• Monitor global telecom infrastructure trends and recommend adaptations relevant to Pakistan’s regulatory environment.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Telecom, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 18 years of total professional experience in telecom infrastructure or policy execution.
• Key Skills: Telecom policy formulation, infrastructure planning, taxation analysis, project execution at national/international levels.
• Preference: Proven track record in policy implementation with telecom regulators or operators is highly valued.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Civic Innovation Technology Lab Specialist

8+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Design and implement the operational framework for physical and virtual Civic Innovation Technology Labs across 8 locations.
• Manage incubation and acceleration programs supporting civic tech startups engaging with government challenges.
• Integrate the National Open Data Portal, Developer Sandbox, and Learning Management System into CITL infrastructure.
• Build and maintain networks of mentors, government partners, and investors to support lab participants.
• Oversee day-to-day operations of physical technology spaces, including IT infrastructure setup and maintenance.
• Design curricula and programming for lab cohorts, ensuring alignment with national digital economy priorities.
• Track and report on lab performance metrics, including startup graduation rates and government partnership outcomes.
• Coordinate with provincial governments to identify and onboard suitable physical locations for new labs.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Technology Management, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 8 years of experience in incubator/accelerator management or innovation ecosystem development.
• Key Skills: Innovation lab operations, startup mentorship, IT infrastructure management, partnership building.
• Preference: Experience managing physical technology spaces and multi-city program rollouts is preferred.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Innovation Ecosystem Specialist

10+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Develop national-level strategies to strengthen Pakistan’s digital startup and innovation ecosystem under the DEEP framework.
• Map existing incubators, accelerators, venture funds, and support organizations to identify ecosystem gaps and opportunities.
• Design policy recommendations to improve access to funding, mentorship, and market linkages for early-stage tech startups.
• Coordinate with CITLs, universities, and private sector accelerators to align ecosystem-building activities.
• Facilitate partnerships between international donors, venture capital firms, and Pakistani startups to attract investment.
• Monitor global innovation ecosystem trends and benchmark Pakistan’s progress against regional and international peers.
• Support the design of innovation challenges and grant programs to stimulate entrepreneurship in underserved regions.
• Prepare ecosystem performance reports and recommendations for MoITT leadership and the Project Steering Committee.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Business Administration, Economics, Technology Management, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 10 years of experience in innovation ecosystem development, entrepreneurship support, or venture capital advisory.
• Key Skills: Ecosystem mapping, startup policy design, investor relations, partnership development, strategic planning.
• Preference: Experience working with donor-funded innovation programs in emerging markets is preferred.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Hackathon Strategy Specialist

7+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Design and lead the national hackathon strategy to drive civic tech innovation across DEEP’s target sectors.
• Plan and execute a calendar of hackathons, challenges, and ideation events across CITL locations nationwide.
• Recruit and coordinate technical judges, mentors, and industry partners to support hackathon programming.
• Develop challenge statements aligned with priority government problems in open data, DPI, and civic services.
• Manage participant outreach and registration campaigns to maximize diverse participation from students and developers.
• Coordinate post-hackathon support pathways, connecting winning teams to CITL incubation programs.
• Track hackathon outcomes and prepare impact reports highlighting solutions developed and teams supported.
• Liaise with sponsors, universities, and tech communities to expand the reach and reputation of DEEP hackathon initiatives.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Computer Science, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 7 years of experience organizing hackathons, tech competitions, or large-scale innovation events.
• Key Skills: Event strategy, participant engagement, developer community management, partnership coordination.
• Preference: Prior experience with civic tech or government-sponsored innovation challenges is an advantage.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Creative and Design Expert

5+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Develop the visual brand identity and design language for DEEP’s public platforms, including NODE, DPI, and CITL communications.
• Design user interfaces and user experience flows for citizen-facing digital products under the DEEP portfolio.
• Produce marketing collateral, infographics, and presentation materials for stakeholder and donor engagements.
• Collaborate with technical teams to ensure design consistency across the Open Data Portal, Pakistan Business Portal, and CITL websites.
• Create promotional content and visual assets to support hackathons, CITL launches, and public awareness campaigns.
• Maintain a design system and brand guideline document to ensure consistency across all DEEP touchpoints.
• Review and refine design deliverables submitted by external vendors or implementation partners.
• Support the production of annual reports and impact publications with high-quality visual storytelling.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Graphic Design, Visual Communication, UI/UX Design, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of professional experience in graphic design, branding, or digital product design.
• Key Skills: Brand identity design, UI/UX design, marketing collateral production, design systems, visual storytelling.
• Preference: A strong portfolio demonstrating government, NGO, or large-scale digital platform design work is preferred.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal

Procurement Officer

5+ Years · Islamabad · Project Life

Job Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end procurement processes for goods, works, and consultancy services under the DEEP project.
• Prepare bidding documents, requests for proposals, and evaluation reports in line with World Bank procurement guidelines.
• Coordinate procurement committee meetings and maintain accurate records of all procurement decisions and approvals.
• Track contract implementation timelines and flag delays or compliance issues to PMU leadership.
• Liaise with the World Bank procurement team on no-objection requests and post-review submissions.
• Maintain the project’s procurement plan and update it regularly to reflect changing project needs.
• Support vendor and consultant onboarding, including contract documentation and compliance verification.
• Prepare periodic procurement status reports for internal management and donor reporting requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Minimum 16 years of education in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field.
• Experience: Minimum 5 years of experience in procurement, preferably on donor-funded or public sector projects.
• Key Skills: Procurement planning, bid evaluation, contract management, World Bank procurement procedures, documentation.
• Preference: Prior experience with World Bank or other IFI procurement guidelines is strongly preferred.
• Nationality: Pakistani and international consultants may apply.
• Apply: Apply via National Job Portal