Executive Director – Digital Economy

Prime Minister’s Youth Program; Pakistan; On-site; PKR 2,500,000 - 3,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Minister’s Youth Program invites applications for a senior leadership role to drive Pakistan’s digital economy strategy and policy development. You will lead cross-ministerial coordination, oversee strategic initiatives, and guide a multidisciplinary team to implement national programs.

The role requires extensive experience in digital economy policy, stakeholder engagement, and international collaboration to propel growth and digital public infrastructure across sectors.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of relevant professional experience in digital economy, economic policy, or related areas.
• Experience developing and implementing national/sectoral strategies or large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with government, regulators, private sector, or international organizations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and steer the National Digital Economy Strategy with priorities and implementation plans.
• Lead policy analysis on digital trade, fintech, ecommerce, digital public infrastructure, and data economy.
• Identify interventions to accelerate digital economic growth across sectors.
• Oversee research, economic analysis, modelling, and evidence-based policy development.
• Establish indicators to measure digital economy impact on GDP, employment, and exports.
• Engage government, regulators, industry, academia, and development partners for alignment.
• Build partnerships with private sector, multilateral, bilateral, and development organizations.

Skills

Leadership experience

Policy analysis

Digital economy knowledge

Stakeholder coordination

Strategic planning

Public policy

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Digital Economy, Technology Management, or a related discipline

Job description

Purpose
To lead PDA's Digital Economy function and drive the development and implementation of national strategies, policies, and initiatives that accelerate Pakistan's digital economic growth. The role will provide strategic leadership across digital trade, fintech, e-commerce, digital public infrastructure, data economy, and emerging technologies, while strengthening coordination across government, industry, academia, and development partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and steer the National Digital Economy Strategy, including sector ambitions, priorities, targets, and implementation plans.
• Lead policy analysis and provide strategic advice on digital trade, fintech, e-commerce, digital public infrastructure, data economy, and emerging technologies.
• Identify policy, regulatory, institutional, and market interventions required to accelerate digital economic growth.
• Oversee research, economic analysis, modelling, and evidence-based policy development related to the digital economy.
• Establish frameworks and indicators to measure the digital economy's contribution to GDP, employment, investment, productivity, and exports.
• Monitor national and international digital economy trends and recommend strategic interventions.
• Engage federal ministries, provincial governments, regulators, industry, academia, and other stakeholders to align digital economy priorities.
• Build strategic partnerships with private-sector, multilateral, bilateral, and development organizations to mobilize expertise and resources.
• Represent PDA in relevant national and international forums relating to the digital economy.
• Translate digital economy priorities into actionable programs, initiatives, and implementation roadmaps.
• Build and lead a high-performing multidisciplinary team and oversee departmental work plans, budgets, deliverables, and performance.
• Provide strategic advice to PDA leadership on emerging digital economy opportunities, risks, and policy priorities.

Qualifications & Experience

Education:

Minimum Bachelor's degree in Economics, Development Economics, Public Policy, Business Administration, Finance, Digital Economy, Technology Management, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized or reputable foreign university.

Experience:

• Minimum 12+ years of relevant professional experience, including significant leadership experience in digital economy, economic policy, digital transformation, technology policy, financial services, trade, or related areas.
• Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing national/sectoral strategies, policy frameworks, economic programs, or large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Experience working with government, regulators, private sector, development partners, or international organizations will be preferred.
• Strong understanding of digital trade, fintech, e-commerce, data economy, digital public infrastructure, and emerging technology trends.
• Economic Analysis & Policy Research
• Digital Public Infrastructure & Data Economy
• Public Policy & Regulatory Analysis
• Stakeholder & Government Coordination
• International & Development Partnerships
• Performance Monitoring & Economic Impact Assessment
• Strategic Communication & Representation

Eligibility Criteria

Experience

12 Years