Job Overview
The Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives, Government of Pakistan, is recruiting a Consultant for Information Technology and Digital Transformation at SPPS-III grade. The position is offered on a contract basis and carries one vacancy.
The vacancy is listed for Pakistan, and the National Job Portal page for this post does not name a specific duty station. The consultant works on the strategic side of the ministry's digital agenda.
The core purpose of the role is to keep all project components aligned with the overarching strategy of the Digital Economy Enhancement and the wider Digital Pakistan vision. That means reviewing project activities against strategic objectives so that separate initiatives stay coherent and reinforce one another, and giving expert advice and strategic guidance that informs decision-making.
The role also involves turning strategy into practice. The consultant helps translate the strategic vision into actionable plans and checks that project execution stays on defined goals.
The work includes advising on digital transformation policy, guiding capacity-building so digital strategies can be implemented across projects, and preparing strategic reports that set out progress, challenges and opportunities. The consultant reports upward to senior ministry leadership, with any other task assigned by the Secretary, Member, DCPC and Minister PD&SI.
وزارت منصوبہ بندی، ترقی و خصوصی اقدامات نے آئی ٹی اور ڈیجیٹل ٹرانسفارمیشن کے لیے ایس پی پی ایس-III گریڈ پر ایک کنسلٹنٹ بھرتی کرنا ہے۔ یہ کنٹریکٹ بنیاد پر ایک آسامی ہے جس کے لیے کم از کم 7 سال کا تجربہ اور متعلقہ ماسٹرز یا پی جی ڈی ڈگری درکار ہے، اور درخواست 28 ستمبر 2026 تک جمع کرانی ہے۔
Eligibility & Qualifications
- At least 7 years of experience is required.
- A postgraduate qualification is required in one of the listed fields, such as PGD, MSc, MS, MPhil, MBA, ME, MA or an equivalent master's degree in information technology, computer science, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, networking, telecommunications, software engineering, information systems, library and information science, geographic information systems, digital forensics, forensic science, security studies or a closely related area named in the advertisement.
- The advertisement does not state an age limit, gender, domicile or quota condition for this vacancy.
Responsibilities
- Continuously review and align project activities with strategic objectives so that initiatives remain coherent and create synergy.
- Assist in translating the strategic vision into actionable plans and ensure project execution adheres to defined goals.
- Advise on the development and refinement of policies that support digital transformation.
- Provide guidance on capacity-building measures needed to implement digital strategies across different projects.
- Identify skill gaps, recommend training programs and advise on best practices for building a competent digital governance team.
- Guide the team in strategic risk assessments for project components and develop mitigation strategies.
- Prepare strategic reports and documentation that articulate progress, challenges and opportunities in the project's strategy implementation.
- Interpret complex data and provide actionable insights from time to time.
Employment Terms & Important Notes
- The grade is SPPS-III.
- There is one vacancy.
How to Apply
- Use the official application link provided for this vacancy.
- Submit your application through that page before the deadline of 28 September 2026.