STTA Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)

Reporting Structure

This role will be in the Digital Financial Services (DFS) Department and the reporting line under Digital Payments Ecosystem Expert.

Karandaaz Pakistan is a not-for-profit organization, based out of Islamabad, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017. The entity has been seeded by Enterprise and Asset Growth Programme of UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and our digital finance initiatives are being funded by the Gates Foundation.

Karandaaz is guided by the vision of Investing for Shared Prosperity, and driven by the mission to enhance capabilities of the financial and digital ecosystem through investments, innovations, and strategic partnerships for inclusive, green and sustainable growth.

The Digital Financial Services (DFS) stream at Karandaaz is seeking a Short-Term Technical Assistant (STTA) for its Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) team who can provide support with multiple ongoing projects and assignments.

• Contribute to the development and execution of RAAST adoption strategies, including merchant/customer acquisition, engagement, and retention programs.
• Assist in the design and roll-out of incentive-based campaigns aimed at increasing adoption and usage.
• Conduct regular analyses of adoption trends, RAAST performance, and user behaviour. Translate data into actionable insights and present findings in a structured manner.
• Stay informed on evolving market needs, new instant payment use cases, and similar schemes globally. Provide comparative research and analysis to inform team strategy.
• Work with acquiring entities to evaluate current merchant onboarding projects and support the development of strategies to expand the acceptance of RAAST at merchants across the country.
• Participate in meetings with key stakeholders, including the State Bank of Pakistan and implementation partners, to provide updates and gather feedback.
• Prepare and share regular reports on project progress, highlighting key milestones, challenges, and recommendations for improvement.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities ensuring the effective performance of the DFS team at KRN.

Education & Experience

• A Bachelors degree (or equivalent) in Business, Finance, Economics or a related field.
• 0-2 years’ experience of working in project management related roles ideally with digital payments and/or instant payment systems.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of digital financial services and an appetite to learn more
• Good analytical skills with the ability to work with data and present it in a structured form to aid decision making.
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with multiple kinds of stakeholders

Karandaaz culture is guided by our values of Integrity, Diversity, Entrepreneurship, Appreciation and Learning Acumen (IDEAL). These values shape our choices on what we do and the approach we take towards it. We also believe that we are all responsible for creating a great place to work and are constantly looking to hire individuals who bring the same level of passion and commitment to the purpose of the organization.

If you believe in the Karandaaz vision and values and feel excited about the work we are offering, please send us your application for this position.

Karandaaz is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications by all population groups

Application Deadline: 5 November 2025