For the post of Member IT (MP-1 Scale), the Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT) is accepting applications.
This position is vital to advancing the nation’s digital transformation and policy development. It will be initially available on a three-year contract, with the possibility of extending for an additional two years on a yearly basis, contingent upon a favorable assessment by the Performance Evaluation Committee.
A Ph.D. or Master’s degree in an ICT-related field, such as computer science, information technology, or software engineering, from an institution recognized by the HEC, is required of eligible candidates. A minimum of seven years of professional experience, including three years in senior management, is necessary for individuals holding a Ph.D. Those with master’s degrees are required to have comparable leadership tenure and at least nine years of experience. Along with strong stakeholder engagement abilities, candidates should exhibit knowledge of international IT standards, digital technologies, and strategic project management. Applicants must be at least 62 years old.
A multi-step evaluation is part of the selection process, which begins with a dedicated committee shortlisting candidates and ends with recommendations to the prime minister for final approval. Reporting to the Secretary of IT and Telecom, the Member IT will be involved in the development of policies, cybersecurity plans, e-governance efforts, and growth in export projects. The position also requires developing frameworks for cloud usage, encouraging entrepreneurship, and making sure privacy and data protection laws are followed.
This opening occurs as Syed Junaid Imam, the current Member of IT, approaches the conclusion of his term in January 2025. Imam was appointed in 2019 and was given two-year extensions in 2021, followed by three-month extensions. The ministry created and put into effect a number of important policies during his term, however, there are still issues with increasing IT exports. In order to maintain continuity until the new appointment, officials highlighted his critical role in developing the nation’s IT ecosystem.
