Executive Director (National Digital Innovation Lab - Taxation)

About This Job

Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) is hiring an Executive Director - National Digital Innovation Lab (Taxation) to serve as the Authority's sector expert for taxation, leading strategic digital-transformation initiatives aimed at modernising tax administration, improving revenue systems and enhancing taxpayer services, in line with the National Digital Vision and Goals.

The role covers establishing and operationalising the National Digital Innovation Lab (Taxation) as a centre of excellence for digital tax innovation; providing sector leadership on digital taxation, revenue administration and taxpayer services; and leading the design, development, testing and deployment of digital taxation platforms, taxpayer-service solutions, revenue-analytics platforms and AI-driven tax-administration solutions. The Executive Director will apply artificial intelligence, advanced analytics, automation and digital identity to improve tax administration, compliance and fraud detection, coordinate with ministries, tax authorities, regulators and provincial governments, ensure interoperability with national Digital Public Infrastructure, and lead multidisciplinary teams while contributing to policy papers on digital taxation and revenue modernisation. Candidates should hold a minimum bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Taxation, Public Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration or a related field (a relevant master's degree preferred), with a minimum of 15 years' professional experience in taxation, revenue administration, public finance or tax technology, including proven experience leading multidisciplinary teams of at least 15 members.

This is a contract position on the Grade-12 pay scale with one vacancy at PDA's Islamabad office. Eligible candidates can apply online through the National Job Portal before the deadline of 31 July 2026.

Job Information

Commission / Board

PDA

Place of posting

Islamabad

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Age limit not stated in advertisement; app default used. Ad text states minimum 15 years of professional experience while the listing summary shows 12+ years; verbatim ad experience text used here.

Advt. date

17 July 2026

Last date

31 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Minimum bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Taxation, Public Administration, Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration, or a related discipline; a master's degree in Taxation, Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field shall be preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 15 years of professional experience in taxation, revenue administration, public finance, tax technology, or digital government, including leading teams of at least 15 members

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

Advertisement date

17 July 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and sign in or register with your PAK-ID verified account.
2. Search for "Executive Director - National Digital Innovation Lab (Taxation)" under Pakistan Digital Authority.
3. Complete the online application form and upload your CV, degree certificates and any relevant certifications.
4. Submit the application before the closing date of 31 Jul 2026.

Additional Details

Pay Scale

Grade-12

Posted Date

2026-07-17

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