Executive Director – Digital Economy

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. Key Competencies • Digital Economy Strategy & Policy • Economic Analysis & Policy Research • Digital Trade, Fintech & E-Commerce • Digital Public Infrastructure & Data Economy • Strategy Development & Execution • Public Policy & Regulatory Analysis • Stakeholder & Government Coordination • International & Development Partnerships • Performance Monitoring & Economic Impact Assessment • Executive Leadership & Team Management • Strategic Communication & Representation