Head of AI

About This Job

Ignite - National Technology Fund, operating under Pakistan's Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MoITT), has advertised one contract vacancy for the position of Head of AI through the National Job Portal. Reporting to the GM Projects, the role sits within Ignite's Projects Department and carries overall responsibility for leading the implementation, coordination and operational management of the National AI Innovation Hub (NAIIH) and other AI-related initiatives undertaken by the organisation. The position is central to Pakistan's efforts to build a sovereign artificial-intelligence ecosystem, and involves close coordination with MoITT, other government entities, industry partners, academia and development partners to plan, deliver and continuously improve national AI programmes and infrastructure.

Candidates must hold a master's degree in Computer Science, Computing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution, along with a minimum of twelve years of progressive experience in the design, procurement or implementation of large-scale digital systems, including demonstrated leadership of national-scale digital platforms or programmes with clear accountability for delivery outcomes and stakeholder engagement. The advertisement further expects working knowledge of sovereign AI infrastructure, cloud and hybrid compute environments, data platforms and integration architectures, familiarity with AI governance and responsible-AI principles and applicable data-protection frameworks, experience in procurement and contract governance such as RFP and TOR drafting, bid evaluation and performance-based contracting, and cybersecurity fundamentals including identity access management and zero-trust principles. Day-to-day duties also include overseeing the performance of vendors, operators and implementation partners against contractual and service-level obligations, supporting the development of foundation models and Urdu/regional-language AI capabilities, and advising senior management on AI infrastructure, emerging technology and programme risk. The maximum age limit stated for applicants is 55 years, and no specific domicile, gender or quota conditions are 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 full job description, detailed key responsibilities and eligibility criteria are listed under the Ignite - National Technology Fund posting. No application fee is mentioned for this position, and the advertisement does not specify a written test or interview stage beyond the standard portal-based application and screening process. The vacancy was posted on 9 September 2026, and applications must be submitted before the closing date of 25 September 2026, so interested professionals with the relevant digital-infrastructure leadership background are encouraged to review the complete requirements and apply well ahead of the deadline.

Job Information

Commission / Board

NJP

Place of posting

Anywhere in federal

City

Islamabad

Postal Code

44000

Domicile

All Punjab Basis

Age (Male)

18–55 years

Age (Female)

18–55 years

Salary / BPS

Grade-V (A), Contract - specific pay amount not disclosed in the advertisement

Advt. date

9 September 2026

Last date

25 September 2026

Qualification Required

• Qualification: Master's degree in Computer Science, Computing, Information Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Data Science, Cybersecurity or a closely related discipline from a recognised institution.
• Experience: Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in the design, procurement, or implementation of large-scale digital systems, including demonstrated leadership of national-scale digital platforms or programmes.

Posts Breakdown

Important Dates

Advertisement date

9 September 2026

How to Apply

1. Visit official website at official website
2. Create account or login with your CNIC number
3. Fill online application form with CNIC, domicile and education details
4. Upload required documents and submit before last date — 25 September 2026

Additional Details

Grade

Grade-V (A), Contract

Project

National AI Innovation Hub (NAIIH) and related AI ecosystem initiatives under Ignite - National Technology Fund

Contact Email

ehtesham.qureshi@gmail.com

Contact Mobile

03455208249

Reporting Line

Reports to the GM Projects

Contact Landline

0519107441

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