Director Internet Governance Ministry of IT Pakistan 2026 Full Time

Director Internet Governance jobs at Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication Pakistan 2026 are now open for highly experienced internet policy and governance professionals who want to lead Pakistan’s national strategy at the most senior level across international and regional forums including ICANN, IGF, APNIC, and APRIGF. Only 1 vacancy is available at SPPS-II grade on a two-year extendable contract and the last date to apply through the National Job Portal is 26 July 2026.

Why This Job Matters

Pakistan has over 100 million internet users and that number is growing every year. How the internet is governed who controls domain names, how cybersecurity standards are set, how international data flows are regulated, how Pakistan’s voice is heard at global internet policy tables these are not technical abstractions. They are decisions that affect every Pakistani who uses a phone, runs an online business, accesses government services digitally, or depends on internet infrastructure for their livelihood. The Director Internet Governance at MoITT is the single person most directly responsible for shaping Pakistan’s position and influence across all of these decisions at the international level. This is not a management role that oversees routine operations it is a strategic leadership role that represents a country of 240 million people in rooms where the future of the global internet is being negotiated. For a professional with genuine depth in internet governance and international policy who wants the most consequential role their career can reach, this is it.

About Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication

The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication is Pakistan’s federal ministry responsible for formulating and implementing national policies related to information technology, telecommunications, digital infrastructure, and cybersecurity. MoITT oversees key organizations including the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority, Universal Service Fund, and the Software Technology Parks of Pakistan. The ministry represents Pakistan in international technology policy forums and is leading the country’s digital transformation agenda including broadband expansion, e-government initiatives, and digital economy development. For senior IT policy professionals who want to work at the intersection of technology, policy, and international diplomacy,MoITT is one of the most influential institutional platforms available in Pakistan’s public sector.

Vacancies Overview

1 post available Director Internet Governance at SPPS-II grade. Contract basis initially for two years extendable for another two-year term on annual basis subject to satisfactory performance. Reports to the Member Digital and Emerging Technology.

Eligibility Criteria

Key Responsibilities

1. Lead the formulation and implementation of Pakistan’s national strategy and policies related to Internet Governance ensuring alignment with national development goals and the multi-stakeholder model this includes DNS market development, universal acceptance, internationalized domain names, and IG capacity building within the national framework.
2. Serve as Pakistan’s primary focal point and lead representative at key international and regional Internet Governance forums including the Internet Governance Forum (IGF), Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), Asia Pacific Network Information Centre (APNIC), and Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APRIGF), actively participating, presenting national positions, and advocating for Pakistan’s interests at every level.
3. Develop, oversee, and implement comprehensive capacity building programmes aimed at enhancing understanding and expertise in Internet Governance within government agencies, academia, civil society, and the private sector across Pakistan including organizing workshops, seminars, and promoting participation in relevant international training programmes.
4. Foster and maintain strong coordination among all national stakeholders in Internet Governance including government bodies, telecom operators, internet service providers, civil society organizations, technical communities, academia, and the private sector to ensure a cohesive and inclusive national approach to all IG issues.
5. Conduct continuous research and analysis of global and regional developments, emerging issues, policy debates, and technical trends within the Internet Governance landscape and provide expert advice and recommendations to the Ministry on adapting national strategies and policies in response to these evolving dynamics.
6. Represent Pakistan’s positions on critical Internet Governance issues at various international and regional platforms and lead advocacy efforts to promote a secure, stable, accessible, and inclusive internet reflecting Pakistan’s national priorities.
7. Undertake any additional tasks assigned by the Member Digital and Emerging Technology as required within the scope of this senior leadership role.

Required Qualifications

• A Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant field is mandatory. Accepted disciplines include ICT-related fields such as Computer Science, Information Technology, Telecommunications, and Telecommunications Engineering, as well as International Relations, Business Administration, Management Sciences, and Law including LLM specializations. The full list of qualifying degrees is extensive and available on the NJP portal the key criterion is that the degree reflects genuine academic engagement with the subject areas relevant to internet governance and policy.
• A minimum of ten years of professional experience specifically in internet policy, internet governance, telecommunications, or relevant international and regional forums is a firm requirement. This experience must include documented involvement in at least some of the following: developing national internet governance policy frameworks, representing Pakistan or another country at global IG forums, leading capacity-building programmes, coordinating multi-stakeholder engagement processes, and conducting substantive research on emerging IG trends. Generic IT or management experience without specific internet governance and international policy dimensions will not meet this criterion.

Application Process

1. Visit the National Job Portal at njp.gov.pk and create a verified account if you do not already have one NJP uses PAK-ID verification
2. Log in and search for Director Internet Governance MoITT or visit the direct link at njp.gov.pk
3. Click Login to Apply and complete the online application form with all personal, educational, and professional details
4. Upload your Master’s degree certificate, complete experience letters covering the full ten years in internet governance or related fields, CNIC, and recent photograph
5. Submit your application through the NJP portal applications through any other channel including email or courier will not be accepted under the official appointment process
6. A Scrutiny Committee headed by the Additional Secretary MoITT will review all applications
7. Shortlisted candidates will appear before the Selection Committee
8. Final panel of candidates recommended to the Federal Minister for approval

Required Documents

• Master’s degree certificate from a recognized institution.
• Complete academic transcripts.
• Experience letters from all previous employers, specifically documenting internet governance, international forum participation, and policy development work across the full ten-year period.
• Evidence of participation in ICANN, IGF, APNIC, or similar forums (letters, certificates, or official delegation records, if available).
• Research publications, policy papers, or technical reports related to internet governance (if applicable).
• Valid CNIC.
• Recent passport-size photographs.
• Reference contact details from senior colleagues at previous organizations.

Test Pattern and Selection Process

The official advertisement specifies a formal multi-stage government appointment process. Applications are first reviewed by a Scrutiny Committee headed by the Additional Secretary MoITT which evaluates whether candidates meet the minimum qualification and experience criteria as documented. Candidates who pass scrutiny appear before the Selection Committee which conducts a substantive interview assessing depth of internet governance knowledge, international forum experience, policy development capability, and strategic leadership thinking. The Selection Committee then recommends a panel of qualified candidates for appointment with the approval of the Federal Minister for IT and Telecommunication. This is a ministerial-level appointment process not a standard departmental recruitment and the evaluation is conducted at the highest institutional level.

Preparation Tips

• Prepare a detailed portfolio of your international forum participation. Include every ICANN meeting,IGFsession,APNICconference, or similar event you have attended, mentioning the year, your role, your organization’s or Pakistan’s position, and your specific contributions.
• Study Pakistan’s current Internet Governance challenges in depth. Be ready to discuss topics such as IPv6 adoption, Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs), Pakistan’s position on ICANN new gTLD policies, cybersecurity in Internet Governance, and the country’s participation in IGF Dynamic Coalitions.
• Develop a clear strategic proposal for Pakistan’s national Internet Governance framework. Even a well-structured outline demonstrating priorities for the next two to three years can showcase the leadership and policy vision expected at the Director level.
• Ensure your academic credentials and experience letters are complete and specific. Experience documents should clearly describe your responsibilities and explicitly mention Internet Governance, policy development, and international forum participation to meet the scrutiny requirements.

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Salary Details

The position carries the SPPS-II pay package as per SPPS Policy 2024 of the Federal Government. SPPS stands for Special Professional Pay Scale a senior-level federal government pay structure for specialist positions. SPPS-II packages for Director-level federal government positions are significantly above standard BPS pay scales. Based on current federal government SPPS-II structures, monthly compensation typically ranges from Rs. 300,000 to Rs. 500,000 or above depending on the specific package components under the 2024 policy. Leave is earned at 3 days per month on full pay as per federal government policy. Exact salary confirmation is provided at the appointment stage.

Benefits

• SPPS-II federal government pay package significantly above standard civil service pay scales.
• Two-year contract with annual extension potential, subject to satisfactory performance.
• Leave entitlement of 3 days per month on full pay throughout the contract period.
• Federal government appointment with ministerial-level oversight and institutional prestige.
• Opportunity to represent Pakistan at the highest levels of international Internet Governance.
• Direct role in shaping Pakistan’s digital sovereignty and internet policy for the coming years.
• Exposure to leading global Internet Governance institutions including ICANN, IGF, APNIC, and other international forums as Pakistan’s official representative.

How to Apply

Visit njp.gov.pk and log in to your PAK-ID verified National Job Portal account. Complete the online application form and upload all required documents. Only online applications through the NJP portal are accepted.

For complete official job specification and appointment procedure details, visit the National Job Portal at  njp.gov.pk before the deadline.

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