The Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication (MOITT), Government of Pakistan, has announced a vacancy for Telecom Infrastructure Consultant under the World Bank-assisted Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP). This is a high-level, 24-month contract position based in Islamabad, ideal for experienced telecom and ICT policy professionals. Below is a complete breakdown of the role, required qualifications, scope of work, and how to apply.
Job Overview
Detail Information
Position Telecom Infrastructure Consultant
Department Ministry of IT & Telecommunication (MOITT)
Grade Consultant
Job Type Contract (24 months)
Vacancies 1
Location Islamabad, Pakistan
Posted 30 June 2026
Application Deadline 22 July 2026
Experience Required 18+ years
Note: The application deadline for this post is very close, so interested candidates should apply as soon as possible through the official portal.
About the Project (DEEP)
The Digital Economy Enhancement Project (DEEP) is a World Bank-assisted initiative aimed at strengthening the Government of Pakistan's capacity to deliver digitally enabled public services to citizens and businesses. MOITT is the executing agency, working alongside the Board of Investment (BoI), NADRA, Ignite – National Technology Fund, and the National IT Board (NITB). The project supports digital public infrastructure, responsible data exchange, digital authentication, verifiable credentials, and the digitalization of public services, including a national citizen portal and the Pakistan Business Portal (PBP) for business compliance and registration.
Objective of the Consultancy
The consultant will provide strategic and technical expertise to strengthen Pakistan's digital connectivity and telecom infrastructure. This includes policy formulation on smart device proliferation, emerging digital technologies, fintech-led mobile ecosystems, data center expansion, and telecom infrastructure (towers, fiber networks, submarine cables, and cable landing stations). The role also involves representing Pakistan in global ICT forums such as WRC and WTDC and contributing to a national strategy that positions Pakistan as a regional Digital Connectivity Hub.
Key Responsibilities
- Formulating strategic policy notes on smart devices, emerging technologies (IoT, AI, satellite communication, non-terrestrial networks), fintech ecosystems, and data centers
- Strengthening Pakistan's national reporting and coordination mechanisms for international ICT forums (WRC, WTDC)
- Developing a National Digital Connectivity Hub and Digital Corridor strategy, including priority connectivity routes
- Conducting a telecom sector taxation assessment with policy reform recommendations
- Assessing optimization and resilience of fiber networks along the CPEC route
- Designing a ministerial-level digital infrastructure dashboard for evidence-based decision-making
- Delivering quarterly implementation scorecards, cabinet-level policy briefs, and a National Infrastructure Development Report
- Reporting progress regularly to MOITT and the DEEP Project Management Unit (PMU)
Required Qualification and Experience
- Minimum 16 years of education (Master's level) from an HEC-recognized or internationally recognized university in Electrical, Computer, Electronics, Telecom, Information Technology, or a related field
- Minimum 18 years of total professional experience, including national/international project execution, policy formulation, analysis, and stakeholder engagement, preferably in the Telecom/ICT/Digital sector
- Strong understanding of international telecom standards, regulations, and practices
- Proven track record of policy implementation at national or international level
- Strong communication, analytical, and consensus-building skills across federal and provincial stakeholders
Preferred Additional Skills
- Experience designing monitoring and evaluation frameworks for policy impact
- Strong stakeholder consultation and coordination abilities
- Skills in developing actionable project implementation plans
- Research capability including literature reviews, case studies, and field research
- PMP, PRINCE2, or ISO21500 certification is an advantage
Contract Terms
- Duration: 24 months, on a contract basis
- Remuneration: As per scope of work, based on applicable World Bank guidelines for individual consultants
- Travel: Expenses covered as approved by the World Bank and Government of Pakistan
- Benefits: This is a consulting engagement and does not include medical or other employee benefits
- Reporting: The consultant reports to the Program Director, PMU, through the Telecom Wing of MOITT, and must follow official Federal Government working days, timings, and dress code
Selection Process
Procurement and selection will follow the Open Competitive Selection of Individual Consultants method, in accordance with the World Bank's Procurement in Investment Project Financing, Goods, Works, Non-Consulting and Consulting Services (Fifth Edition, September 2023) regulations.
How to Apply
- Applications must be submitted online through the National Job Portal (NJP) at njp.gov.pk.
- Prepare a detailed CV highlighting relevant 18+ years of telecom/ICT/digital sector experience, along with attested educational certificates and CNIC.
- Complete the online application on the portal before the deadline of 22 July 2026.
- Given the limited time remaining, applicants are advised to complete and submit their profile as early as possible to avoid last-minute technical issues on the portal.
Who Should Apply
This role suits senior telecom and ICT professionals with a strong policy and project execution background — such as former regulatory officials, senior telecom engineers, digital economy consultants, or professionals with prior World Bank or donor-funded project experience — who are looking to contribute to Pakistan's national digital connectivity strategy at a ministerial level.
Disclaimer: Details are based on the official advertisement as available. Candidates should verify the latest updates, closing date, and any amendments directly on the National Job Portal (njp.gov.pk) before applying.
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