Manager Coordination International IT Workforce Development

Department: Skills & Capacity Development
Position: Manager Coordination International IT Workforce Development
Reports to: Director International IT Workforce Development
Location: Islamabad
Maximum Age: 40 years
Qualification: Minimum 16 years of education in ICT / Business Administration / Marketing / Mass Communication / International Relations / Project Management / Social Sciences / Humanities / Public Policy / Management Sciences or equivalent disciplines from an HEC-recognized national or international institution. Candidate holding Master’s degree in Project Management or equivalent qualification shall be preferred.
Experience: Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience in managing national or international programs, skills development initiatives, or digital transformation projects, with demonstrated expertise in:

• Program Management & Implementation

Managing multi-stakeholder projects under government or donor-funded frameworks (e.g., MoITT initiatives such as Ignite, NITB, or e-Governance programs).

• Monitoring & Reporting

Designing KPI frameworks, dashboards, project trackers, and structured reporting mechanisms.

• Policy & Documentation

Preparation of PC-I, NIS, RFPs, project proposals, and policy/strategy documents.

• Stakeholder Coordination

Engagement with federal/provincial governments, academia, industry, and international partners.

Preference will be given to candidates with:

• Public sector or semi-government organization experience
• Exposure to international workforce mobility, partnerships, or placement programs

Key Responsibilities

• Support planning, execution, and monitoring of International IT Workforce Development and mobility initiatives under PSEB
• Develop and maintain project implementation frameworks, dashboards, and reporting systems
• Assist in preparation of PC-Is, RFPs, proposals, and policy briefs
• Conduct research on global IT labor markets, identifying in-demand skills and mobility pathways
• Align local training ecosystems with international employer requirements
• Build and maintain linkages with:

o Embassies
o Foreign chambers of commerce
o International placement organizations

• Coordinate with universities, training institutes, and certification bodies to enhance global employability
• Support organization of:

o International job fairs
o Employer networking events
o Workforce/export showcase initiatives

• Facilitate Government-to-Government (G2G) workforce mobility frameworks
• Prepare high-quality presentations, briefs, and talking points for senior leadership
• Ensure effective coordination among stakeholders, partners, and vendors

Skills & Competencies

• Strong project management, coordination, and organizational skills
• Expertise in monitoring & evaluation frameworks and analytical dashboards
• Research and analytical capability to assess global ICT workforce trends
• Excellent written and verbal communication with strong presentation skills
• Proficiency in preparing reports, briefs, and official correspondence
• Experience engaging with international accelerators, chambers, and business councils
• Problem-solving ability in dynamic, time-bound environments
• Familiarity with startup ecosystems, capacity building, and public sector delivery processes