Director iT Skills Development Job at PSEB, Islamabad

Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) is hiring for the post of Director iT Skills Development in Islamabad through the National Jobs Portal (NJP), the federal government's official recruitment site. 1 Vacancy advertised, contract appointment. The role also leads PSEB's efforts to prepare Pakistani IT professionals for international markets, including job-readiness programs, employer and government partnerships, and tracking placement outcomes, in coordination with the CSDO and relevant ministries. Educational Qualification:.

Key responsibilities

• Develop frameworks, guidelines and standards for IT skills and training programs across universities, training institutes and federal/provincial government bodies
• Oversee faculty and trainer development in emerging technologies
• Support the development of national IT workforce and talent export policy proposals
• Lead research and labor-market intelligence on skill gaps, workforce projections and global IT demand, and publish insights
• Develop and implement the IT talent export strategy
• Prepare and support G2G workforce agreements and employer MoUs, in coordination with the CSDO and relevant ministries
• Coordinate with ministries and regulators on workforce mobility processes, and pursue funding and technical assistance from development partners

Requirements

• The role covers standardising IT skills and training programs across universities, training institutes and government bodies, in collaboration with HEC and industry, and developing the policies and research that support the sector's workforce needs
• Qualification:
• Degree(s) must be from a HEC-recognized national or international university/institution
• Minimum 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 in designing IT training roadmaps or skill frameworks, or in international placement and workforce partnerships, is preferred
• Age limit: maximum 56 years
• Citizen of Pakistan; government servants apply through proper channel

Location and schedule

• Islamabad, on site
• Contract post
• 1 Vacancy
• Last date to apply: 15 Nov 2026

Salary and benefits

A government post paid on the department's pay scale, with the allowances that come with it. The posting does not give a figure.

How to apply

Apply on the National Jobs Portal (njp.gov.pk); an NJP account is needed. Shortlisted candidates are contacted by the department.