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