Company Secretary

Telecom Foundation is seeking a qualified female Company Secretary / Secretary to the Board to provide expert secretarial, governance, compliance, and administrative support to the Board of Governors, its Sub Committees, and the Executive Committee. This role is essential in ensuring that the Foundation’s activities comply with the applicable Endowment Act, Rules, Regulations, Trust Deed, Articles, Board decisions, and other relevant legislation. The successful candidate will be instrumental in promoting effective governance and maintaining regulatory compliance across the organization.

Key Responsibilities
Arrange and manage statutory meetings for the Board of Governors (BOGs) and its committees, ensuring adherence to all legal and organizational requirements. Prepare and distribute working papers, agendas, and minutes, maintaining precise records and ensuring timely follow-up on action points. Facilitate smooth communication and information flow between the Board, Committees, and senior management. Provide legal, financial, and strategic advice to support informed and data-driven decision-making by the Board and Committees. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to encourage trust, coordination, and collaboration. Serve as the primary liaison with regulatory authorities and other relevant entities, ensuring compliance and representing the Foundation professionally. Oversee the preparation and submission of regulatory filings and reports, guaranteeing accuracy, completeness, and timely compliance. Safeguard legal documents, corporate records, and statutory registers with confidentiality and integrity. Support management with ad-hoc assignments, demonstrating flexibility, initiative, and problem-solving skills. Perform additional duties as assigned by the Board, Chairman, President & CEO, or other authorized personnel.

Required Qualifications
A minimum of 14 years of post-qualification experience, including at least five years in a listed company or two years in another public company. Proven expertise in corporate governance, secretarial affairs, regulatory compliance, and legal coordination. Comprehensive knowledge of the applicable Endowment Act, Rules, Regulations, governance frameworks, public-sector/non-profit organizational procedures, and Company Ordinance & Act. Strong skills in drafting, communication, record-keeping, and coordination. Demonstrated ability to handle confidential matters with integrity and sound professional judgment. Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

Educational Qualifications
Membership in a recognized professional body of accountants or corporate/chartered secretaries; or a master’s degree in Business Administration or Commerce; or a law degree from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan. Candidates with foreign qualifications must provide an equivalence certificate from the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan.

Additional Requirements
This position is exclusively open to female candidates. The upper age limit for applicants is 55 years.

Telecom Foundation offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to contribute significantly to the governance and strategic direction of a respected organization. The role demands a high level of professionalism, dedication, and expertise in corporate governance and compliance.