Executive Director – Digital Economy
About the Role
Pakistan Digital Authority has advertised one contract post of Executive Director – Digital Economy at Grade-12. The role leads PDA's digital economy function, including the National Digital Economy Strategy. A minimum bachelor's degree in a listed discipline and 12+ years of relevant professional experience are requi…
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and steer the National Digital Economy Strategy, including sector ambitions, priorities, targets and implementation plans.
- Lead policy analysis and provide strategic advice on digital trade, fintech, e-commerce, digital public infrastructure, the data economy and emerging technologies.
- Identify the policy, regulatory, institutional and market interventions needed to accelerate digital economic growth.
- Oversee research, economic analysis, modelling and evidence-based policy development related to the digital economy.
Qualifications & Skills
Basic Requirements
- The degree must be from an HEC-recognized university or a reputable foreign university.
- Minimum 12+ years of relevant professional experience.
- That experience must include significant leadership experience in digital economy, economic policy, digital transformation, technology policy, financial services, trade or related areas.
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing national or sectoral strategies, policy frameworks, economic programmes or large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
- Experience working with government, regulators, the private sector, development partners or international organizations is preferred.
- Eligibility Criteria Experience 12 Years
- Minimum bachelor's degree in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Digital Economy, Technology Management or a related discipline.
Preferred Qualifications
- Official Government Pay Scale: BPS-12
- Functional Sector: Administration & Office Jobs
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About Pakistan Digital Authority PDA
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