Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

• The candidate should have demonstrated experience of at least ten (10) years, with a minimum of five (5) years in a leadership role (at least N-1 level where “N” is the Head of the Organization), in ICT sector or funding organization with managing research & innovation, fund management or nurturing startup ecosystem experience.
• Must qualify Fit and Proper criteria for appointment as Chief Executive of a Public Sector Company as defined in the State-Owned Enterprise Act 2023, and applicable rules, guidelines, and procedures including competence capability, personal and financial integrity.

• Excellent interpersonal skills for working with senior academicians and industry leaders.
• Excellent communication skills to interact with senior government officials, political leaders, and stakeholders.
• Demonstrated experience in providing vision, leading and managing multiple teams, and delivering concrete and measurable results in a demanding corporate environment.
• Demonstrated experience in evaluating and applying emerging technologies in solving problems of the society.
• Experience of industry or academia in R&D, technology-based entrepreneurship, innovation, incubation, investment/funding, commercialization or building the overall innovation ecosystem.

• Download detailed Job Profile of the post from www.ignite.org.pk/careers
• To apply for the position, please visit www.njp.gov.pk
• After applying on www.njp.gov.pk, download a soft copy of prescribed format of “Application Form” from www.ignite.org.pk/careers, fill it using MS Word, send complete application in MS Word or PDF format via email to [email protected] along with signed copy of declaration form as candidates are required to submit an “Affidavit/ Undertaking Form” on non-judicial stamp paper. The declaration form can be downloaded from the above link i.e. www.ignite.org.pk/careers.
• Copies of the degrees/testimonials, duly verified by the Higher Education Commission or the professional body or association, whichever is relevant, shall also be emailed along with the application. Applications with requisite supporting documents received through email before the closing date will be treated valid application. However, the Company may seek physical/documentary evidence/record from the shortlisted candidates, if so required.
• Submit complete application in all respects on prescribed format via email [email protected] latest by January 08, 2024.

Incomplete application or applications in any other format shall not be considered.