Advisor – National Digital Masterplan Governance

Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) is seeking an experienced Advisor for National Digital Masterplan Governance based in Islamabad. This consultancy role involves providing strategic advisory support to PDA for implementing directives from the National Digital Commission (NDC) and overseeing the governance and monitoring of the National Digital Master Plan (NDMP) across federal and provincial governments. The Advisor will play a critical role in ensuring effective coordination, tracking progress, and facilitating stakeholder engagement to drive Pakistan’s national digital transformation agenda.

Key Responsibilities

NDC Directive Enforcement & Coordination:
Establish and maintain a robust mechanism to track the implementation of NDC directives and decisions. Translate these directives into actionable plans with clear responsibilities, timelines, and expected outcomes in collaboration with relevant entities. Monitor progress, identify delays or coordination gaps, and recommend corrective actions or escalate issues to PDA leadership. Maintain consolidated status reports and provide periodic updates to senior management.

NDMP Governance & Implementation Oversight:
Develop and operationalize a governance and coordination framework for NDMP implementation across priority sectors and delivery phases. Facilitate sectoral, federal-provincial, and cross-sector coordination, managing dependencies and overlaps effectively. Support the development and monitoring of implementation roadmaps, milestones, key performance indicators (KPIs), and outcomes. Maintain risk and issue registers, advising PDA leadership on strategic interventions. Conduct periodic reviews of implementation progress and recommend refinements to the NDMP based on emerging priorities and technological advancements.

Stakeholder & Strategic Advisory:
Facilitate coordination with ministries, provincial governments, regulators, industry stakeholders, development partners, and other relevant parties. Provide strategic advice to PDA leadership on policy, institutional, regulatory, and implementation challenges affecting the national digital transformation. Prepare strategic briefs, assessments, and recommendations for PDA leadership and governance forums.

Key Deliverables:
- NDC Directive Tracking and Implementation Framework
- NDMP Governance and Coordination Framework
- NDMP Implementation and KPI Monitoring Mechanism
- Periodic Implementation, Risk, and Performance Reports
- Strategic Recommendations for Addressing Implementation Challenges and Refining the NDMP

Required Qualifications
A Master’s degree in digital governance, public policy, public administration, technology management, business administration, law, or a related field is required. A Bachelor’s degree in a technology-related domain is preferred. Candidates must have a minimum of 14 years of relevant professional experience, demonstrating successful engagement with government institutions and multilateral organizations on national-level digital, ICT, or technology governance initiatives. Proven experience in developing and executing national digital strategies, masterplans, roadmaps, or large-scale digital transformation programs is highly desirable.

Key Competencies
- Expertise in digital governance and transformation
- Strong strategic planning and implementation oversight skills
- Experience in government and inter-agency coordination
- Policy formulation and institutional development capabilities
- Performance and risk management proficiency
- Effective stakeholder management and negotiation skills
- Strategic analysis and problem-solving aptitude
- Executive advisory and communication excellence
- Demonstrated professional judgment and integrity

Applications will be accepted for 15 days from the date of publication, with the authority continuing to review submissions until the position is filled. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to Pakistan’s digital future by supporting the execution of a landmark national digital initiative.

Skills

Digital governance and transformation Strategic planning and implementation oversight Government and inter-agency coordination Policy and institutional development Performance and risk management Stakeholder management and negotiation Strategic analysis and problem-solving Executive advisory and communication Strong professional judgment and integrity

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

Consultancy

Job Type:

Contract

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Age:

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education:

Master

Degree Title:

Master’s degree in digital governance, public policy, public administration, technology management, business administration, law, or a related field. Bachelor’s degree in technology domain is preferred. Minimum 14 years of relevant professional exper

Career Level:

Manager

Experience:

10 Years - 13 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 14, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 08, 2026