Assistant Manager Collaboration

About This Job

Ignite - National Technology Fund, operating under Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), has advertised through the National Job Portal one contract vacancy for Assistant Manager Collaboration, Grade-III, based in Islamabad. The role will support the development, execution and management of strategic collaborations and partnerships for Ignite's innovation initiatives, working closely with internal teams and external stakeholders to advance programme goals, promote international cooperation and strengthen Pakistan's broader innovation ecosystem. Core duties include identifying and pursuing partnership opportunities with local and international stakeholders, supporting the drafting and negotiation of partnership proposals, MoUs and agreements, coordinating partnership activities and communication with partner organisations, and representing Ignite at collaboration meetings, innovation forums and international delegations. The incumbent will also support the implementation of joint initiatives, maintain and update partnership databases and track partnership KPIs, prepare periodic performance reports, contribute to planning and organising events, workshops and networking sessions, and provide administrative and logistical support for collaboration and international-outreach activities.

Eligible candidates must hold an LLB (Mercantile Law), BBA, Bachelor's degree in Accounting & Finance, Bachelor's in Economics, or Bachelor's in International Relations, along with three to five years of relevant professional experience in partnership development, project coordination, public-private collaborations, or a related field. The advertisement also expects strong interpersonal, communication and coordination skills, an understanding of innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship and digital-economy sectors, the ability to manage relationships with diverse stakeholders, good project-management and organisational skills, and proficiency in preparing reports, concept notes and partnership proposals; familiarity with national and international startup-support mechanisms is stated as an advantage. The maximum age limit for this post is 40 years, and no specific domicile, gender or quota condition is mentioned in the advertisement.

Interested and eligible candidates can apply online by registering and logging in through the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk, where the complete job description and eligibility criteria for this Ignite posting are listed. The role is offered on a contract basis under Ignite's approved pay structure, though the exact salary figure is not disclosed in the advertisement. No application fee is mentioned, and the advertisement does not specify a separate written test stage beyond the standard portal-based application and screening process. The vacancy was posted on 23 September 2026 and applications must be submitted before the closing date of 9 October 2026; candidates may also reach Ignite directly using the contact email and phone numbers provided in the advertisement, and interested applicants are encouraged to apply early since only one vacancy is available for this Islamabad-based federal contract position.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Anywhere in federal

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–40 years

Age (Female)

18–40 years

Salary / BPS

Grade-III, Contract - salary as per Ignite's approved pay structure; exact amount not disclosed in the advertisement.

Advt. date

23 September 2026

Last date

9 October 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: LLB (Mercantile Law), BBA, Bachelors in Accounting & Finance, Bachelors in Economics, or Bachelors in International Relations.
• Experience: 3 to 5 years of relevant professional experience in partnership development, project coordination, public-private collaborations, or a related field.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

1. Advertisement Published23 September 2026
2. Last Date to Apply9 October 2026

How to Apply

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 educational/experience certificates).
3. Submit the application before the closing date of 09-10-2026.

Additional Details

Grade

Grade-III, Contract

Contact Email

ehtesham.qureshi@gmail.com

Contact Mobile

03455208249

Contact Landline

0519107441

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