Director IT Skills Development

About the role

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), the national body advancing Pakistan's IT and IT-enabled services export ambitions under the Ministry of IT & Telecommunication, invites applications for Director IT Skills Development.

The Director will lead PSEB's agenda for building a globally competitive, industry-ready IT workforce and report to the Chief Skills Development Officer. Responsibilities include standardizing IT skills and training programs across universities, training institutes and government bodies in collaboration with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) and industry. The role also involves developing policies and research that support the sector's workforce needs.

The Director will lead efforts to prepare Pakistani IT professionals for international markets through job-readiness programs, employer and government partnerships, and tracking placement outcomes, in coordination with the Chief Skills Development Officer and relevant ministries.

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• Director IT Skills Development

Eligibility

• Maximum age: 56 years.

• At least 16 years of education with a degree in ICT, Education Leadership and Management, Management Sciences, Business Administration, Public Policy, Human Resource Management, Project Management, International Relations or a related discipline.

• Candidates from other academic disciplines with relevant professional experience directly related to the role's experience requirements and responsibilities are also encouraged to apply.

• Degrees must be from an HEC-recognized national or international university or institution.

• At least 10 years of progressive, post-qualification relevant experience in IT workforce development, skills training, academia or digital education implementation, including curriculum development and training programs for local or international markets.

• Experience working with stakeholders such as HEC, universities, federal and provincial government bodies, accreditation bodies, industry, multinational IT firms, recruitment or placement agencies, and digital job platforms is preferred.

• Experience designing IT training roadmaps or skill frameworks, or working in international placement and workforce partnerships, is preferred.

• Experience managing large-scale IT education or training programs is an advantage.

PSEB is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified individuals, regardless of gender, disability or background, to apply.

How to apply

Submit your Curriculum Vitae or resume by email to [email protected], or apply online through the National Job Portal at https://njp.gov.pk

The full job description and criteria are available at:

• www.careerpakistan.pk/jobs.pdf

• https://njp.gov.pk/

• https://techdestination.com/careers/

Government and semi-government employees must apply through the proper channel. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No travel or daily allowance will be admissible. PSEB reserves the right to cancel or reject any application without assigning a reason.

For contact:

HR Department, Pakistan Software Export Board (G) Ltd, 6th Floor, New State Life Tower, opposite Saudi Pak Tower, Blue Area, Islamabad.

• Email: [email protected]

• Telephone: 051-9202184

Important dates

Applications must be submitted no later than 15 November 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.