MoITT Begins Hiring for Key Posts at Pakistan Digital Authority

ISLAMABAD: The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunications (MoITT) has kick-started the process for appointing the Chairperson and two Members of the Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA), but with a minimum qualification criterion of a bachelor’s degree.

PDA is established under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act, 2025 (Act No. 1 of 2025) and is mandated to accelerate Pakistan’s digital transformation, fostering a vibrant digital society, a thriving digital economy, and transparent and efficient digital governance.

Terms of Reference Chairperson PDA

Key Responsibilities

Chairperson:

• Serve as Chief Executive, providing strategic leadership and operational governance.
• Lead formulation and implementation of the National Digital Masterplan and Sectoral Plans, ensuring alignment with national strategies.
• Oversee robust Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) and data governance.
• Promote innovation and efficiency through emerging technologies (AI, Blockchain, Cloud, etc.).
• Cultivate strong collaboration with government entities, industry leaders, and international partners.
• Uphold the highest standards of ethical governance, transparency, and accountability.

Eligibility Criteria

Education:

• Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, Engineering, Data Science, Public Policy, Economics, or related fields.
• Preferred: Master’s or higher (MS, MBA, MPA, PhD, or equivalent).

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of professional experience in digital transformation, technology policy, governance, or related fields.
• Preferred: Demonstrate leadership in national or regional digital initiatives, Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), data governance, and collaboration with government and international entities.

Important Notes:

• Government/Semi-Government employees must apply through proper channels, and if selected, shall resign from their current positions.
• The candidates serving in the Government-Semi-Government shall provide NOC from their employer/Division.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• No TA/DA will be admissible.
• Incomplete or late applications will not be considered.