Job Description
The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) is hiring a Chief Business Development Officer on a contract basis — This senior role sits in the Business Development, Partnerships & Sector Facilitation department. The CBDO reports right away to the CEO.
The CBDO will drive PSEB’s global business development game plan. The target: accelerate Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled Solutions (ITeS) exports. You’ll strengthen the country’s tech brand and position Pakistan as a preferred global tech destination.
Your work will involve identifying and building planned international business chances, partnerships, and marketplace access initiatives. You’ll represent PSEB at international trade missions, investment forums, conferences, and high-level business engagements.
Locally, you’ll engage with senior IT company executives, freelancers, and field associations such as PASHA. A central assignment is setting up a transparent matchmaking process. That routine connects Pakistani IT companies with global openings.
The CBDO also oversees industry facilitation activities. You’ll perform with government agencies to make sure smooth operations for IT & ITeS companies, call centers, and freelancers. This contains fast-tracking registration with PSEB and providing sector-specific advisory back.
Qualification
Candidates require at least 16 years of education. Eligible fields: Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Marketing, or a related discipline. The degree must be from an HEC-recognized university. Also called for: a minimum of 12 years of post-qualification applicable experience.
- Minimum 16 years of education in Engineering, Computer Science, Management, Economics, Business Administration, Public Policy, Finance, Marketing, or a related discipline.
- Degree must be from an HEC-recognized national or international university or institution.
- Minimum 12 years of post-qualification related experience in IT, business development, network development, industry facilitation, international marketing, public-private partnerships, or related domains.
- Demonstrated experience in developing. Executing B2B, G2B, and G2G international partnerships with a track record of opening new markets or attracting international clientele is desirable.
- Applicable experience in task or program management involving stakeholder coordination, regulatory facilitation, or network development is desirable, with approximately three years preferred.
- Leadership or decision-making experience, ideally supported by approximately three years in a technology-focused, export-oriented, public-sector, or comparable organization.
- Experience operating with regulatory authorities, chambers, provincial bodies, or business facilitation units will be considered extremely related.
- Maximum age limit is 56 years.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of PSEB’s global business development plan to accelerate Pakistan’s IT and ITeS exports.
- Identify, grow, and build targeted international business prospects, partnerships, and marketplace access initiatives.
- Represent PSEB and Pakistan’s technology network at international trade missions, investment forums, conferences, exhibitions, and high-level business engagements.
- Lead initiatives to improve the global competitiveness and visibility of Pakistan’s IT & ITeS sector through structured B2B summits.
- Create and strengthen planned relationships with global technology companies, multinational enterprises, investors, trade bodies, chambers of commerce, development partners, and foreign missions.
- Offer targeted advisory and facilitation aid to IT companies, startups, BPOs, freelancers, and other network participants to access international markets.
- Manage initiatives that strengthen PSEB’s sector facilitation offerings, covering registration and engagement of IT & ITeS companies, phone centers, and freelancers.
- Build and oversee marketplace intelligence, field research, export analytics, and sector takeaways to inform planned initiatives.
How to Apply
- Stop by the National Jobs Portal (NJP) at www.2.gov.pk and search for the Chief Business Development Officer position at PSEB.
- Or generate an account on the portal if you don’t by now have one.
- Closely examine the eligibility criteria and job description on the portal.
- Finalize the online application form with all needed details and hand in it before August 2, 2026.
Additional Information
- This is a contract position under the Government of Pakistan, classified as Grade Professionals.
- The role reports to the Chief Executive Officer of PSEB.
- Only one vacancy is on offer for this position.
- Candidates should be ready to demonstrate executive presence and public speaking aptitude during the picking process.
- Experience in international marketing and public-private partnerships is highly valued.
- The job is based in Islamabad; no relocation assistance is mentioned.