Director ITU and United Nations at Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Islamabad 2026

About the Job

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), Government of Pakistan is seeking a highly qualified and experienced professional for the role of Director ITU & United Nations (MP-III). This is a senior leadership position responsible for leading Pakistan's engagement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and United Nations agencies on matters of ICT governance, digital development, telecommunications policy, and international cooperation. The role is contractual and based in Islamabad.

Job Details

• Organization: Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), Government of Pakistan
• Position: Director ITU & United Nations
• Grade: MP-III
• No. of Positions: 01
• Job Type: Contract
• Location: Islamabad
• Salary: MP-III Scale
• Last Date to Apply: June 28, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate Pakistan's engagement with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and its subsidiary bodies including the Radiocommunication Sector (ITU-R), Standardization Sector (ITU-T), and Development Sector (ITU-D)
• Represent Pakistan at international ICT forums, conferences, and multilateral negotiations including WRC, WTSA, WSIS, and UN General Assembly sessions
• Develop, review, and align national ICT policies with international standards, ITU frameworks, and UN digital development agendas
• Manage large-scale digital transformation initiatives, SDG-related ICT programs, and bilateral/multilateral technology cooperation projects
• Mobilize international grants, technical assistance programs, and donor funding from ITU, UNDP, World Bank, and bilateral partners for Pakistan's ICT sector
• Conduct research, benchmarking, and analytical assessments of global ICT trends and their implications for Pakistan's digital economy
• Coordinate high-level stakeholder engagement with diplomats, senior government officials, UN representatives, and private sector technology leaders
• Draft position papers, policy documents, technical reports, and official correspondence for international forums and intergovernmental processes
• Manage Pakistan's contributions to ITU work programs, study groups, and regional initiatives for the Asia-Pacific region
• Coordinate with federal ministries, PTA, PMDA, telecom operators, and technology companies on matters of international ICT governance

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Option A: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Computer Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, ICT-related disciplines, Public Policy, International Relations, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• Option B: Master's Degree in any of the above fields
• Over 200 eligible degree programs are recognized including BS/MS Computer Science, MBA variants, PhD programs, and specialized ICT certifications
• Note: Applicants are advised to visit the official job listing at njp.gov.pk/jobs/9344 to review the complete list of eligible degrees before applying.

Experience

• PhD holders: Minimum 6 years of relevant experience
• Master's holders: Minimum 10 years of relevant experience
• International and regional organization engagement experience required
• Policy development and international negotiation background required
• Large-scale project and digital transformation initiative management experience required
• Understanding of global ICT governance and telecommunications policy required
• Resource mobilization and donor engagement experience required
• Strong analytical, drafting, and communication skills required

General Eligibility

• Must have ability to engage with senior officials, diplomats, and private sector stakeholders
• Contractual position on open merit through National Jobs Portal (NJP)
• Only online applications submitted via NJP will be accepted

How to Apply

• Apply online at the National Jobs Portal: https://www.njp.gov.pk/jobs/9344
• Login or register at NJP and submit your application before the deadline
• Last Date: June 28, 2026

Expert Tips

• Your ITU engagement record is the primary differentiator, not your degree field. With 200+ eligible disciplines, nearly all senior professionals will qualify academically. What separates shortlisted candidates is proven, direct engagement with ITU bodies. If you have participated in any ITU World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC), World Telecommunication Standardization Assembly (WTSA), WSIS Forum, or ITU-D Study Groups, name the event, your delegation role, the country or organization you represented, and the specific outcomes achieved.
• Policy development contributions must be named with specifics, not generalizations. Stating you have "policy experience" will not distinguish your application. Name the specific policies you contributed to developing: a national broadband policy, spectrum management framework, cybersecurity strategy, or AI governance regulation. Cite the international conventions, ITU recommendations, or UN resolutions those policies were aligned with and describe your precise role in the drafting or negotiation process.
• Resource mobilization must be quantified with donor names and amounts. The job explicitly requires international donor engagement and grant mobilization. If you have secured funding from ITU, UNDP, World Bank, GIZ, USAID, or bilateral donors for ICT projects, state the funding amount (even as a range), the donor agency, the project purpose, and the implementation outcomes. This is a rare and highly valued capability at this level.
• MP-III is a senior executive grade and your CV must reflect that seniority throughout. MP-III positions in federal ministries are reserved for candidates who have operated at the decision-making level for sustained periods. Whether your qualifying pathway is PhD plus 6 years or Master's plus 10 years, your CV should demonstrate progressive seniority, leadership of teams or divisions, representation at the national or international level, and measurable impact on policy or institutional outcomes.