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Pakistan Digital Authority

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 Purpose of the Position
 
 
 
 The Data Governance Analyst shall support the development, implementation, and monitoring of data governance policies, frameworks, and standards of the Authority. Working closely with the Senior Data Governance Analyst, the role contributes to ensuring responsible, secure, and effective use of data across public sector digital initiatives in alignment with the National Data Strategy, the National Digital Masterplan, and applicable legal and regulatory requirements.
 
 
 
 Responsibilities
 
 
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 Support the Senior Data Governance Analyst in developing, reviewing, and maintaining data governance policies, frameworks, standards, and guidelines.
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 Assist in implementing data governance practices across assigned projects, programs, and stakeholder entities.
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 Contribute to the development of data classification, data quality, data sharing, data access, and data stewardship frameworks.
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 Support coordination with internal teams and external stakeholders to promote consistent adoption of approved data governance policies.
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 Assist in assessing data governance compliance, identifying gaps, and documenting findings and recommendations.
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 Support the preparation of reports, briefing notes, and documentation related to data governance initiatives for management and oversight bodies.
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 Contribute to alignment of data governance frameworks with applicable laws, rules, regulations, and ethical standards governing data use and protection.
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 Assist in maintaining data governance registers, policy repositories, and supporting documentation.
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 Support capacity-building initiatives, awareness activities, and guidance materials related to data governance and responsible data use.
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 Perform any other data governance&ndash;related tasks assigned by the Senior Analyst or management in support of the Authority&rsquo;s mandate.
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 Qualifications
 
 
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 Minimum Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Data Science, Information Systems, Information Management, Computer Science, Public Policy, or a related discipline.
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 A Master&rsquo;s degree in Data Governance, Data Management, Information Systems, Public Policy, or a related field shall be an added advantage.
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 Relevant certifications or training in data governance, data management, or information management shall be preferred.
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 Experience
 
 
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 Minimum 2&ndash;4 years of relevant experience in data governance, data management, policy analysis, or related roles.
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 Experience supporting policy development, standards, or frameworks within public sector, regulatory, or large organizational environments shall be preferred.
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 Familiarity with data governance concepts such as data quality, metadata management, data stewardship, and data sharing principles.
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 Exposure to data protection, privacy, or regulatory compliance environments shall be an advantage.
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 Key Competencies
 
 
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 Understanding of data governance principles and frameworks
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 Policy analysis and documentation skills
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 Attention to detail and analytical thinking
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 Ability to work collaboratively with technical and non-technical stakeholders
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 Strong written communication and reporting skills
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 Organizational and coordination skills
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 Integrity, confidentiality, and ethical handling of data
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 Willingness to learn and adapt in a evolving digital governance environment
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Data Governance Analyst

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 The Pakistan Digital Authority is Pakistan's apex statutory body for national digital transformation, established under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act 2025. PDA is responsible for the country's Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), AI and data governance frameworks, national digital standards, and the Digital Nation Masterplan &mdash; a cross-government programme covering all provinces, the whole of government, and 240 million citizens.
 
 
 
 
 
 This is not a typical government role. PDA operates with the mandate of a regulator, the ambition of a national transformation programme, and the urgency of a startup.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Role
 
 
 
 
 
 
 The Chief AI Officer is a founding executive appointment at PDA and the senior-most AI leadership role in Pakistan's public sector.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will carry two distinct but deeply connected mandates: AI supervision &mdash; building the regulatory, governance, and oversight architecture that governs how AI is developed and deployed across Pakistan; and AI use-case strategy &mdash; identifying, prioritising, and driving the AI applications that will transform government services and public outcomes at scale.
 
 
 
 
 
 You will report directly to the Chairperson and work alongside the Chief Data Officer and be part of PDA's integrated technology governance team.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What You Will Lead
 
 
 
 
 
 
 AI Governance &amp; Supervision
 
 
 &rtrif; Lead the development of Pakistan's National AI Governance Framework &mdash; covering AI risk classification, algorithmic accountability, transparency requirements, and prohibited use definitions
 
 
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Own PDA's AI regulatory instruments under the Digital Nation Pakistan Act &mdash; including government AI use policies, AI audit frameworks, and conformity assessment protocols for high-risk AI systems
 
 
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Help establish the National AI Advisory Council &mdash; convening government, academia, civil society, and industry to inform national AI policy
 
 
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Develop Pakistan's position on sovereign AI infrastructure &mdash; national compute, foundational models, and AI supply chain resilience
 
 
 
 
 
 
 AI Strategy &amp; Use-Cases
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Build and own PDA's government AI use-case portfolio &mdash; identifying highest-impact applications across health, justice, education, taxation, social protection, and public safety
 
 
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Lead the strategy and oversight of PDA's AI solutions suite
 
 
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Design the AI maturity assessment framework for federal ministries and lead national AI readiness diagnostics
 
 
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Drive Pakistan's AI talent and capability strategy in partnership with higher education institutions and the technology industry
 
 
 
 
 
 &rtrif; Build and lead PDA's AI Division &mdash; hiring AI policy specialists, applied AI engineers, and research capacity
 
 
 
 
 
 
 What We Are Looking For
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Essential
 
 
 ✔ 15+ years of progressive experience spanning AI/ML, technology strategy, or technology policy &mdash; with significant leadership tenure
 
 
 ✔ Demonstrated command of AI governance principles: risk-based classification, algorithmic accountability, explainability, fairness, and AI safety
 
 
 ✔ Track record of leading AI strategy at organisational or national scale &mdash; governance and policy architecture, not just AI delivery
 
 
 ✔ Ability to operate fluently across technical and policy registers &mdash; credible with engineers and with ministers
 
 
 ✔ Experience building and leading high-performing cross-functional teams in complex institutional environments
 
 
 
 
 
 Highly Valued
 
 
 ✦ Experience in a national AI authority, government AI body, or equivalent institution
 
 
 ✦ Deep familiarity with international AI governance frameworks: EU AI Act, OECD AI Principles, NIST AI RMF, UNESCO Recommendation on AI Ethics
 
 
 ✦ Hands-on experience with large language models, Generative AI deployment, and the governance challenges they create in public sector contexts
 
 
 ✦ Exposure to sovereign AI infrastructure &mdash; national compute strategy, open-source foundation models, AI procurement policy ✦ Understanding of AI's intersection with data governance, digital identity, and digital public infrastructure
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Why PDA
 
 
 
 &rarr; Shape the AI governance architecture of a nation of 240 million people &mdash; one of the highest-impact AI leadership roles in the developing world &rarr; Direct reporting line to the Chairperson &amp; CEO; seat at PDA's executive leadership table &rarr; Influence Pakistan's AI legislation, international AI commitments, and the sovereign AI infrastructure agenda
 
 
 &rarr; Competitive compensation benchmarked to Pakistan's senior public sector reform appointments and international GovTech norms
 
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