Operations Lead

Pakistan Digital Authority is seeking an experienced Operations Lead to join its team in Islamabad. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the day-to-day administrative, facility, asset, and workplace support operations to ensure the organization functions smoothly, safely, and efficiently. This role involves leading facility management, asset oversight, vendor coordination, workplace logistics, records management, and enforcing administrative policies while maintaining compliance with procurement and health, safety, and environment (HSE) standards.

Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the Authority’s daily administrative and operational activities.
- Provide comprehensive administrative and logistical support to senior management.
- Coordinate official travel arrangements, including air ticketing, accommodation, transportation, and related logistics.
- Manage official vehicles, drivers, and transportation requirements.
- Handle procurement of administrative goods and services in line with applicable Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules.
- Administer contracts with vendors and service providers, monitoring their performance and deliverables.
- Review and verify administrative invoices, bills, and supporting documents, facilitating timely payment processing.
- Prepare and process official summaries, notes for approval, letters, office orders, memoranda, and other administrative correspondence.
- Manage official files and correspondence through the e-Office system, ensuring proper processing, tracking, record management, and timely disposal of cases.
- Ensure strict compliance with government rules, regulations, policies, financial procedures, and service regulations.
- Supervise office facilities, including maintenance, utilities, housekeeping, security, and other essential support services.
- Identify gaps in administrative processes, recommend improvements, and assist in the development or review of administrative policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution.
- A minimum of 6 years of progressively responsible experience in administration, operations, facilities management, or workplace support services.
- Experience in the public sector and familiarity with government procurement regulations (PPRA) and HSE practices is preferred.

Key Competencies
- Strong skills in administrative and operational management.
- Thorough understanding of government rules, procedures, and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency in PPRA procurement processes.
- Experience with e-Office and file management systems.
- Ability to manage audits and ensure compliance.
- Contract and vendor management expertise.
- Coordination of travel and logistics.
- Skilled in official noting and correspondence.
- Effective stakeholder coordination and communication.

The position is open for applications until 15 days from the date of publication, but applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the vacancy is filled. Interested candidates should submit their applications via email, referencing the job code PDA-J157. Only email applications will be accepted; no online application form is available. Further details and the official advertisement can be found on the Pakistan Digital Authority’s careers page.

Skills

Administrative & Operational Management Government Rules & Procedures PPRA & Procurement E-Office & File Management Audit & Compliance Contract & Vendor Management Travel & Logistics Official Noting & Correspondence Stakeholder Coordination

Job Details

Total Positions:

1 Post

Job Shift:

Full Time

Job Type:

First Shift (Day)

Job Location:

Islamabad, Pakistan

Gender:

No Preference

Age:

18 - 65 Years

Minimum Education:

Bachelors

Degree Title:

Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Management, Operations Management, or a related field from an HEC-recognized institution.

Career Level:

Manager

Experience:

6 Years - 10 Years

Apply Before:

Oct 14, 2026

Posting Date:

Oct 08, 2026