Chief Information Officer

💼 Employment Type: Contractual
🎂 Maximum Age Limit: 55 Years (including 5 years general age relaxation)

Job Overview

NADRA is inviting applications from highly experienced IT professionals for the position of Chief Information Officer (CIO) on a contractual basis. The successful candidate will lead the organization's technology strategy, digital transformation initiatives, IT governance, cybersecurity, and enterprise infrastructure while driving innovation and operational excellence across national-scale digital platforms.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide IT and digital transformation strategies.
• Lead large-scale IT infrastructure, data centers, enterprise applications, and digital platforms.
• Oversee cybersecurity, information security, risk management, and business continuity planning.
• Manage IT governance, regulatory compliance, and technology policies.
• Supervise technology portfolios, budgets, procurement processes, vendors, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs).
• Drive innovation, digital modernization, and organizational transformation.
• Lead multidisciplinary IT teams and engage effectively with key stakeholders.

Eligibility Criteria

Education

• Master's degree (minimum 16 years of education) in one of the following disciplines from an HEC-recognized university:
  • Computer Science
  • Software Engineering
  • Information Technology
  • Information Systems
  • Cybersecurity
  • Or a closely related field
• Degrees must be HEC attested.
• Relevant professional IT certifications will be considered an added advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 15 years of relevant Information Technology experience.
• At least 8 years in a senior leadership or executive IT management role.
• Experience in public sector, digital identity systems, national-scale digital platforms, or citizen service delivery will be preferred.
• Strong expertise in:
  • Enterprise IT strategy
  • IT governance
  • Cybersecurity
  • Enterprise applications
  • Data centers
  • Network infrastructure
  • Risk management
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Business continuity
  • Technology budgeting and procurement
  • Vendor and SLA management
• Excellent leadership, communication, stakeholder management, and strategic planning skills.

Contract Details

• Appointment will be on a contract basis.
• Initial 6-month probation period, extendable if required.

Important Terms & Conditions

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the test/interview.
• Providing false or misleading information will result in disqualification.
• Government and Semi-Government employees must submit a valid No Objection Certificate (NOC) with their application.
• Selected candidates must provide Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.
• HEC-attested educational documents must be presented during the interview.
• No TA/DA will be provided for the recruitment process.
• Mobile phones, smart watches, and other electronic devices will not be permitted during tests or interviews.
• NADRA reserves the right to cancel or modify the recruitment process at any stage without assigning any reason.
• Female, Minority, Transgender, and Differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.
• Only online applications will be accepted.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their online application through the official NADRA Careers Portal before the closing date.

🔎 Source: Official Careers Portal

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