Job Description
The National IT Board (NITB), a key government body driving digital work in Pakistan, is hiring a Spatial Planning Specialist on a contract basis at Grade PPS-10. This role is central to integrating geospatial technologies into urban and regional planning processes in the Sharp Integrated Infrastructure (SII) platform.
you’ll lead the digitisation of master blueprints, zoning maps, and land-use data using GIS and remote sensing resources, making sure consistency throughout agencies.
The position involves coordinating with system integrator vendors, supervising digital spatial database development for evidence-based decision-making. Digital Twin analytics, and liaising with the CDA urban planning directorate on data standards.
This role suits an experienced urban planner with sturdy GIS expertise who wants to shape contemporary, data-driven planning in Pakistan's capital region. The specialist will also mentor technical team and assist city-level spatial analytics dashboards for the Fusion Center Command & Control Center.
Salary & Compensation
Estimated market salary: PKR 120,000 – 250,000 per month.
Qualification
Applicants must keep a BSc in City & Regional Planning (CRP) or an MS in CRP/GIS. Registration with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planning (PCATP) is preferred.
The role demands a minimum of 10 years of related experience and a maximum age of 50 years (age relaxation already included).
- BSc in City & Regional Planning (CRP) or MS in CRP/GIS.
- Registration with Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planning (PCATP) preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of applicable experience.
- Maximum age 50 years (age relaxation by now added).
- Eligible qualifications also include BS/MS/MPhil/PhD in Urban & Regional Planning, GIS, Geography, Geoinformatics, Conservation, and related fields as listed in the advertisement.
How to Apply
- Stop by the National Jobs Portal (www.1.gov.pk) and search for the Spatial Planning Specialist position under National IT Board.
- Or create an account on the portal if you don’t previously have one.
- Examine the eligibility criteria and finish the online submission form with exact details.
- Submit the submission before the closing date of July 29, 2026, and no demanding copies or email submissions are accepted.
Role Responsibilities
- Give targeted leadership for integrating geospatial technologies into urban and regional planning procedures inside the SII platform.
- Oversee preparation, updating, and digitisation of master schemes, zoning maps, and land-use data using GIS and remote sensing instruments.
- Arrange with system integrator vendors to guarantee unified spatial databases and planning consistency over all agencies.
- Manage development of digital spatial databases for planning, evidence-based decision-making, and Digital Twin analytics.
- Organize with GIS developers, town planners, and survey teams to make sure precise spatial data collection and integration.
- Confirm compliance with urban planning regulations, development codes, and environmental guidelines in all spatial outputs.
- Walkthrough digitisation and modernisation of town planning procedures through geospatial innovation on the SII platform.
- Run and mentor planners, GIS analysts, and technical workforce assigned to spatial planning functions.
Additional Information
- The position is based in Islamabad, Pakistan, with occasional coordination at CDA and NITB offices.
- This is a contract role under Grade PPS-10, with tenure and terms as per NITB policy.
- Age relaxation has by now been applied; applicants up to 50 years are eligible.
- Only one vacancy is on offer for this specialist role.
- Shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview or test as per NITB procedures.
- Candidates must guarantee all needed documents are uploaded on the portal before the deadline.
- For any queries, contact NITB through the official channels listed on their website.