Executive Director (People & Culture)

About This Job

Pakistan Digital Authority (PDA) is hiring an Executive Director - People & Culture to provide strategic leadership for the Authority's human-capital and organisational-development agenda, developing people strategies that support PDA's mandate under the Pakistan Digital Authority Act and the Digital Nation Pakistan framework. The incumbent will serve as the principal advisor to the Director General/Chief Executive Officer on strategic human-capital matters.

The role covers strategic leadership of the Authority's People & Culture strategy, workforce planning, organisational design and succession planning; organisational-development initiatives including restructuring, change management and competency frameworks; and human-capital management spanning recruitment, onboarding, performance management, compensation, employee engagement, learning and development, and employee relations. The Executive Director will also establish the Authority's HR governance framework to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations, champion an inclusive and ethical organisational culture, lead employee-engagement initiatives, and build collaborative relationships with government ministries, regulatory bodies and development partners on human-capital matters. Candidates should hold a minimum bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Management Sciences or a related field from an HEC-recognised institution, with certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD Level 7 or CHRP preferred, along with a minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible HR, organisational-development or people-leadership experience, including experience advising senior executives and leading multidisciplinary teams.

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

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Pakistan

Age (Male)

18–35 years

Age (Female)

18–35 years

Age note

Age limit not stated in advertisement; app default used.

Advt. date

17 July 2026

Last date

31 July 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Minimum bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, Organizational Development, Organizational Psychology, Management Sciences, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution. Professional certifications such as SHRM-SCP, SPHR, CIPD Level 7 or CHRP shall be preferred.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of progressively responsible professional experience in human resource management, organizational development, workforce strategy, or people leadership

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

Advertisement date

17 July 2026

How to Apply

Post details and eligibility are shown above — tap "Apply Online" below to go directly to this posting's page on the National Job Portal (NJP). Steps:

1. Click "Login to Apply" and sign in to your PAK-ID verified NJP account, or register for one if you don't already have it.
2. Complete the online application form and upload the required documents (CV/resume and relevant qualification/experience certificates).
3. Submit the application before the closing date of 31 Jul 2026.

Additional Details

Pay Scale

Grade-12

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