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Job Title:	Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	• Solicit project proposals negotiate and coordinate with the Principal Investigator (PI) regarding all aspects of the proposal including presentations by the PIs and discussions to improve received proposals. • Evaluate and manage utilization/commercialization aspects of funded projects.
Reports To:	GM Solicitation & Evaluation
Qualification & Experience:	• 18 years of formal education in accredited universities (Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS plus MBA). • 5 years of experience in the field of Telecom/IT • Excellent verbal and written communications skills • Knowledge of telecom, software and hardware technologies • Preference will be given to individuals with experience of corporate telecom/IT sales or presales and project management skills.
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities. other facilities.
Application Process:	Please send your CV at careers@ictrdf.org.pk mentioning the job title in the subject area.	Advertisement
Date Posted:	Janurary 15, 2012 Last date for the submission of Application till Janurary 30, 2012. Closed Please note that those who have already applied need not to apply again.

Job Title:	Interns Required: National ICT R&D Fund invites applications from prospective interns.
Reports to:	Manager HR
Workplace:	National ICT R&D Fund office in Islamabad or a location determined by the Company.
Qualification & Experience:	Students studying at Masters or Bachelor levels education in HEC recognized universities in the field of business administration with specialization in HR are eligible to apply: Furthermore fresh Business graduates may also apply
Duraion of Internship:	2 Months
Application Process:	Please send your CV at careers@ictrdf.org.pk mentioning the job title in the subject area.
Date Posted:	January 18, 2012 Last date for the submission of Application till Janurary 26, 2012 Closed

Job Title:	General Manager Technical (CTO)
Job Responsibilities:	Transform Fund’s vision into suitable technical R&D projects and human resource development objectives. Define technology focus in ICT areas of Fund’s interest. Manage technical evaluation and monitoring of projects. Represent the Fund in technology events. Adjust technical direction of funded projects and programs as technology and market trends change. Lead a team comprising of technical experts within the Company. Job Description: The GM technical/chief technology officer (CTO) is responsible for establishing the Fund’s technology vision and leading all aspects of the company’s technology related functions. The CTO is the Fund’s top technology executive, playing an integral role in the Fund’s strategic technology direction setting with regards to its areas of technology focus. He will lead the execution of technology strategy for Technical R&D projects, partnerships, and external relationships. He shall also build and manage a top-flight technology team. He shall provide visible leadership for the Fund within the ICT technology community. He is expected to anticipate and react to major technology changes to ensure that R&D output due to Fund’s initiatives is current and up-to-date. He and his team is supposed to identify research prospects and design a framework to help external evaluators assess the projects uniformly. He is responsible for identification of technical directions in ICT sector globally, develop and maintain themes and project definitions based on the themes. Define and/or help define projects corresponding to theme. He shall work closely with other departments to ensure timely evaluation of project proposals and completion of projects.
Reports To:	Chief Executive
Qualification & Experience:	Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Engineering/ Computer Science or equivalent from an HEC recognized university. Ten years post graduation work experience is required.
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, car/monetization equivalent to 1300 CC, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Manager HR
Job Responsibilities:	Formulate HR Policies and Strategies while in coordination with the Management Complete Management of the Employee Recruitment Process Coordinate Orientation Programs for New Employees Analyze other Training Needs in coordination with the Management Maintain Employee HR Policy Compliance Records Coordinate Employee Performance Review Sessions Resolve of any conflicts related to HR Matters proactively Maintain Employee Records and Documents Assist management in creating a positive work environment.
Reports To:	Chief Executive Officer
Qualification:	The Candidate Must Possess an MBA Degree Specializing in HR. The candidate must possess good communication skills, be highly motivated and be able to think out-of-the-box to provide solutions in high pressure situations.
Experience:	At least 5 years progressive experience as Manager HR.in a dynamic and well reputed organization.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Solicit project proposals negotiate and coordinate with the Principal Investigator (PI) regarding all aspects of the proposal including presentations by the PIs and discussions to improve received proposals. Evaluate and manage utilization/commercialization aspects of funded projects.
Reports To:	GM Solicitation & Evaluation
Qualification:	18 years of formal education in accredited universities (Bachelor’s degree in EE/CS plus MBA).
Experience:	5 to 7 years post qualification experience in the field of Telecom/IT. Excellent verbal and written communications skills. Knowledge of telecom, software and hardware technologies. Preference will be given to individuals with experience of corporate telecom/IT sales or presales and project management skills.
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Manager Monitoring (Technical)
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities for projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job. · To design and implement technical monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies in line with the on-going proposal approval criteria. · To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. · To ensure effective and progressive monitoring of all R&D Funded projects, with a view to strengthen the performance of these projects. · To generate technical monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. · To communicate with Principal Investigators on all technical matters of the funded projects. To provide all essential technical information about funded projects to other departments of the organization.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical/ Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Sciences / Information Technology or equivalent. However, a person with higher or multiple qualifications will be given preference.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years post qualification progressive or multiple relevant work experience or equivalent in a dynamic results driven organization.
Reports To:	General Manager Monitoring
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist management in performing their duties. The incumbent will be responsible for the thorough evaluation of the Project Applications/ Proposals along with providing assistance to management in the performance of above responsibilities.
Reports To:	GM Solicitation & Evaluation
Qualification:	Should have a BS/IT degree (16 years of education) in Telecom/Eectrical/ Computer Engineering or IT related discipline. Additional degree in MBA will be preferred.
Post Qualification Experience:	Should have at least 5 years of post qualification experience in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Monitoring
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor activities of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund from a project management perspactive. In addition, other duties assigned by the management will also be a part of the job. · To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. · To ensure effective and progressive monitoring of all R&D Funded projects, with a view to strengthen the performance of these projects. · To generate monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. · To communicate with Principal Investigators on all matters of the funded projects. To provide all essential information about funded projects to other departments of the organization.
Qualification:	Master’s in Engineering or Management or equivalent from an HEC recognized university.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Reports To:	General Manager Monitoring
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	· Coordinate internal and external activities of National ICT R&D Fund for solicitation, evaluation, execution and monitoring of various development and research programs. · Facilitate internal coordination and provide support to various departments. · Coordinate internally to support reporting requirements of the Ministry of Information Technology. · Facilitate development of periodic progress reports and subsequent submission to higher authorities. · Provide support to business process improvement and information systems initiatives undertaken by the company. Coordinate for effective execution of events and awareness programs.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Experience:	· Should have at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a similar position preferably in public sector/ donor agency or an NGO. · Should possess adequate experience in coordination of projects. · Experience & knowledge of business process and project management would be a plus. · Should be a team player, with good communication and inter-personal skills. Should possess capability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Reports To:	GM IT/Coordination
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Coordinate activities of the department regarding all aspects of submitted proposals. Maintain effective liaison between various departments for internal coordination. Liaison with principal investigators regarding all aspects of submitted proposals.
Reports To:	GM Solicitation & Evaluation
Qualification:	Should have a BS/Master degree (16 years of education) in Telecom/Electrical/Electronic Computer Engineering/Computer Science.
Post Qualification Experience:	Should have at least 2 years of work experience in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. Hands-on experience of MS Office tools. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Finance
Job Responsibilities:	To assist Manager Finance in matters related to financial management of development projects, annual budget and project evaluation. · To develop and manage periodical (fortnightly, monthly, biannual, annual) financial databases and management information reports (MIRs). To handle PSDP projects and assist Manager Finance in related AGPR matters.
Qualification:	MBA with specialization in Finance. The candidate should have excellent knowledge of MS-Office, specifically professional tools namely Excel, Access and Projects.
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar capacity. Candidates having complete article-ship with a registered CA Firm would be given preference.
Reports To::	Manager Finance
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist Coordination department in its external and internal coordination activities. · Coordinate work flow internally & externally. · Provide support to various departments. · Facilitate development of periodic progress reports. · Maintain a comprehensive database of relevant external stakeholders, including (but not limited to) ministries, attached departments, funding agencies, R&D organizations, non-governmental organizations, chambers of commerce, associations, academia and the industry. · Facilitate in business process improvement and information systems initiatives undertaken by the company. Communicate and coordinate with all relevant external stakeholder regarding their participation and involvement in various company events and awareness programs.
Reports To:	GM IT/Coordination
Qualification:	Should have Masters Degree in Business Administration.
Experience:	· Should have at least 2 years post qualification progressive work experience in a similar position preferably in public sector/ donor agency or an NGO. · Should be a team player, with good communication and inter-personal skills. · Should possess capability to work under pressure and tight deadlines Should have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Monitoring
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist in monitoring activities of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other duties assigned by the management will also be a part of the job. · To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. · To generate technical monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. · To provide all essential technical information about funded projects to other departments of the organization. · To facilitate team members in preparation and maintenance of relevant files. To keep record of all activities of monitoring department.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical/ Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering Management or equivalent.
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Reports To:	General Manager / Manager Monitoring
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Executive Assistant
Job Responsibilities:	Perform all administrative and secretarial functions of CEO/GM office independently; Actively anticipate and proactively perform tasks required by the CEO/GM, with minimal direction; Manage entire internal/external correspondence and draft/edit a variety of letters / memoranda / reports using proper grammar, punctuation and style; Manage, and ensure in the CEO/GM’s absence that requests for action and information are dealt with in a timely manner. Maintain and manage all the necessary file work and documents. Carry out assignments independently Maintain policy and confidential files, records and documentation. Manage hotel/travel bookings and maintain their record.
Reports To:	CEO / GM
Qualification:	A university graduate, preferably MA English, Very presentable, responsible and dedicated with strong work management habits and discipline; Have a proactive approach and be able to anticipate and perform tasks required by the CEO/GM, with minimal direction; Should be able to work and think independently; Must be able to work under pressure of deadlines, Excellent English writing and speaking skills are a must; and Must be proficient in operating various computer applications (MS Office) required to do the job
Experience:	At least 5 years experience as Executive.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Receptionist / Office Assistant
Job Responsibilities:	Answer/Transfer/route all calls, take messages as needed and assist all customers (on the phone and in-person) with basic program information. Sorting, collection and delivery of all mail and goods inward/ outward to required destination and associated administration tasks. Recruitment related tasks when necessary, such as: receiving & organizing applications, sending out various offer and regret letters, setting up interviews, corresponding with applicants, etc.
Reports To:	Manager HR & Admin
Requirements:	Should have Bachelors degree preferably BBA. Should have at least 2-3 years of work experience in a similar capacity. Good working knowledge of office equipment, including PABX, office automation, faxes, printers, copies, shredders and binders. Diary management (Record Keeping & correspondence). Ability to multitask and able to operate under own initiative and in conjunction with others. Basic administration and basic IT skills – Office.
Personal Qualities:	Professional, confident, credible, enthusiastic team player with a flexible, "can do" attitude. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in dealing with the most routine tasks.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closed	Apply

Job Title:	Naib Qasid/Office Boy
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be washing utensils and maintenance of cleanliness of office equipment and furniture besides dispatching official posts and delivery of documents/files to destination etc.
Reports To:	Manager HR & Admin
Qualification:	SSC/HSC Certificate
Post Qualification Experience:	Should have at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011 Closing Date: November 30, 2011

Job Title:	Short Term Project Management Consultancy Services Required
Duration:	Up to 6 months
Purpose:	Services are required on part-time, hourly contract basis from competent individuals to help the Fund define the framework of new initiatives and programs besides defining parameters for evaluation, financial budgeting, execution, audit, monitoring and metrics for success in consultation with the Fund.
Qualification:	Master’s in Engineering or Management or equivalent from an HEC recognized university with 10 years experience; or Bachelors in Engineering or Management or equivalent from an HEC recognized university with 20 years experience. PMP® Certification, or demonstrable project management experience, and a degree in an ICT discipline would be preferred.
Experience:	A minimum of ten years hands-on experience in project management of technical and/or human resource development projects is required but more than fifteen years experience will be preferred. Expert knowledge of MS Project or other similar project management software tools is required. Expertise in designing project plans, scope, allocation of resource and execution would be the hallmark of this assignment. Other areas would include communication strategy, project procurement procedures and risk management.
Reports to:	The person(s) taking this assignment will report to General Manager.
Workplace:	National ICT R&D Fund office in Islamabad or a location determined by the Company.
Remuneration Criteria:	Details of remuneration for the short term work assignment will be decided on a case-by-case basis depending upon educational background, expertise level, years of relevant experience, and duration of the service required. However, the total payment and mode would be finalized in a formal contract and the hourly rate would be market competitive. Maximum hours for each of the assignment would be determined on the basis of complexity of the assignment and after mutual consultation between the selected individual(s) and National ICT R&D Fund that would not exceed one month (160 hours).
Application Process:	Please send your CV at careers@ictrdf.org.pk mentioning the job title in the subject area.
Application Deadline:	November 28, 2011
Date Posted:	November 13, 2011	Advertisement

Job Title:	Chief Financial Officer
	Purpose: Provide dynamic leadership, guidance and direction in financial matters. Ensuring that financial discipline is followed, budgets are met and controls are implemented. Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Job Responsibilities:	Control and treasury functions: 1. The CFO’s responsibilities are rooted in the functions of “control” and “treasury”. The CFO must ensure that appropriate systems are in place to measure the attainment of corporate and departmental goals along with certain other responsibilities. Develop financial systems and internal controls: 1. Develop National R&D Fund’s financial systems to facilitate management decision-making. 2. Ensure the effective management of National R&D Fund’s financial operations. 3. Establish and maintain appropriate internal control safeguards. 4. Develop, execute, and communicate overall financial strategy to all stakeholders. Financial reporting and auditing procedures: 1. Financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting. Ensure records systems are maintained in accordance with International auditing standards. 2. Ensure compliance with state, federal budgetary reporting requirements. 3. Handling financing of large projects, audits and accounts functions. Financial policy decision recommendations: 1. Provide recommendations to the CEO on major financial decisions and carry out the financial policy decisions made by R&D Fund Co. Board. Any other responsibility as per requirement and decision of the supervisor.
Qualification & Experience:	1. CFA/CA/CPA or MS/ MBA Finance. 2. 10 year progressive experience with exposure to financial management, investment decision making and/or financial consulting/research. 3. Proven record of five years service or more as head of finance department or in an equivalent position with leadership qualities. 4. Strong command over public accounting and compliance procedure as required by the Federal government. 5. Excellent report writing skills to ensure timely issuance of periodical financial reports, statements and projections. 6. Ability to supervise automation of the organization financial accounting reporting system. 7. Excellent command on finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. 8. Excellent analytical skills to quantify company’s operational and financial activities.

Date Posted:	July 24, 2011: Closed	Advertisement

Job Title:	Company Secretary
	Purpose: To coordinate the Board (and its sub-committees) meetings pertaining to the organization, recording accurate meeting minutes, and following up on actions based upon the decisions taken by the Board. Any other matters of the Board as related to the company affairs will also be the responsibility of this individual. The individual has to act proactively in accordance with Memorandum & Articles of Association of National ICT R&D Fund. Reports to: Board of Directors
Job Responsibilities:	1. Organizing, preparing agendas for, and taking minutes of board meetings board committees and annual general meetings. 2. Ensuring that the company complies with its Memorandum and Articles of Association and, drafting and incorporating amendments in accordance with correct procedures. 3. Developing and overseeing the systems that ensure the company complies with all applicable codes, as well as its legal and statutory requirements. 4. Participating as a key member of the company team, protecting the company's interests by ensuring the effectiveness of all documentation. 5. Monitoring changes in relevant legislation and the regulatory environment, and taking appropriate action. 6. Continually reviewing developments in corporate governance; facilitating the proper induction of directors into their role; advising and assisting the directors with respect to their duties and responsibilities, in particular compliance with company law. 7. Ensuring proper and orderly conduct of board meetings and board committees meetings etc. 8. Filing, registering any document including forms, returns and applications by and on behalf of the company as an authorized representative 9. Any other responsibility as per requirement and decision of the management.
Qualification & Experience:	1. Must be a member of recognized body of professional accountants or a corporate/chartered secretaries or Master degree holder in Business Administration or Commerce or Law graduate from a recognized university. 2. Have a minimum of five years relevant work experience. 3. Have excellent command on Companies Ordinance and SECP Laws.

Date Posted:	July 24, 2011: Closed	Advertisement

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist Coordination department in its external and internal coordination activities. Job Description: Coordinate work flow internally & externally. Provide support to various departments. Facilitate development of periodic progress reports. Maintain a comprehensive database of relevant external stakeholders, including (but not limited to) ministries, attached departments, funding agencies, R&D organizations, non-governmental organizations, chambers of commerce, associations, academia and the industry. Facilitate in business process improvement and information systems initiatives undertaken by the company. Communicate and coordinate with all relevant external stakeholder regarding their participation and involvement in various company events and awareness programs.
Qualification:	Should have Masters Degree in Business Administration.
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years post qualification progressive work experience in a similar position preferably in public sector/ donor agency or an NGO. Should be a team player, with good communication and inter-personal skills. Should possess capability to work under pressure and tight deadlines hould have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Reports To:	GM IT/Coordination/DM Coordination
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	March 14, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	General Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to receive, analyze and approve solicited and unsolicited proposals according to the themes and guidelines defined by the R&D Fund Company Board. Job Description: Developing Proposal solicitation and evaluation strategies Provide the services of research, prospect identification, proposal design, evaluation and solicitation strategies. Design a conceptual framework to help evaluators assess the extent to which the project generally supports the broad policy objectives. Identification of theme and project definition Identify, develop and maintain themes and project definitions for consideration by the Board. Define projects corresponding to theme. Monitoring review process Research, review, evaluate and edit proposals developed by principal investigators. Create an external review panel for external evaluation of proposals, depending on the funding activity in progress. Coordinating with other departments Work closely with other departments to ensure timely involvement of research bodies and principal investigators, disbursement of funds, effective monitoring, publishing of results and beneficial commercialization. Approval on technical proposals Analyze evaluation results synthesized by evaluation managers. Assess their implications for R&D Fund program performance. Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures Monitor the day-to-day operations to ensure that the department is meeting goals and objectives, is following policies and procedures and is adhering to deadlines, takes corrective action as appropriate.
Qualification:	Master’s degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical/Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Sciences / Information Technology from a reputable University recognized by HEC.
Experience:	Ten years post qualification work experience in the similar position preferably with a donor agency or a nonprofit organization. Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills.
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, car/monetization equivalent to 1300 CC, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Monitoring (Technical)
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities for projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job. Job Description: To design and implement technical monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies in line with the on-going proposal approval criteria. To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. To ensure effective and progressive monitoring of all R&D Funded projects, with a view to strengthen the performance of these projects. To generate technical monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. To communicate with Principal Investigators on all technical matters of the funded projects. To provide all essential technical information about funded projects to other departments of the organization.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical/ Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Sciences / Information Technology or equivalent. However, a person with higher or multiple qualifications will be given preference.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years post qualification progressive or multiple relevant work experience or equivalent in a dynamic results driven organization.
Reports To:	General Manager Monitoring
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Publication
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Manage and create all the publications including web contents required for communicating National ICT R&D Fund’s activities to its stakeholders. Job Description: Prepare and generate periodic review reports regarding the functioning of various departments and assist other departments in finalizing their periodic review/ reports meant for public consumption. Generate reports on the progress and critical analysis of funded projects. Also generate reports on relative comparison of funded projects in line with recommended criteria Generate Periodic Management reports on the basis of the information gathered from all departments of the R&D Fund Company, and communicate these Management Reports to all internal and external stakeholders. Supervise the Newsletters and all other publications and ensure the effective communication of these publications amongst the internal and external stakeholders of the R&D Fund Company. Develop and implement effective information system within the organization. To facilitate event management funded/organized by the Company and their reporting to media as well as placement on website.
Qualification:	MS in Mass Communication or MBA with preferable specialization in MIS/MIT.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years post qualification work experience in a similar position. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and project a positive image.
Reports To:	General Manager Publication
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract Basis, Market competitive salary, Monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Monitoring (Technical)
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job. Job Description: To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. To ensure effective and progressive monitoring of all R&D Funded projects, with a view to strengthen the performance of these projects. To generate technical monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. To communicate with Principal Investigators on all technical matters of the funded projects. To provide all essential technical information about funded projects to other departments of the organization.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical/ Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Engineering Management or equivalent.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years progressive post qualification work experience in a similar position or equivalent in a dynamic research organization.
Reports To:	General Manager / Manager Monitoring
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Coordinate internal and external activities of National ICT R&D Fund for solicitation, evaluation, execution and monitoring of various development and research programs. Facilitate internal coordination and provide support to various departments. Coordinate internally to support reporting requirements of the Ministry of Information Technology. Facilitate development of periodic progress reports and subsequent submission to higher authorities. Provide support to business process improvement and information systems initiatives undertaken by the company. Coordinate for effective execution of events and awareness programs.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Business Administration.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a similar position preferably in public sector/ donor agency or an NGO. Should possess adequate experience in coordination of projects. Experience & knowledge of business process and project management would be a plus. Should be a team player, with good communication and inter-personal skills. Should possess capability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Reports To:	General Manager / Manager Monitoring
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Monitoring
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist in monitoring activities of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other duties assigned by the management will also be a part of the job. Job Description: To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. To generate technical monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. To provide all essential technical information about funded projects to other departments of the organization. To facilitate team members in preparation and maintenance of relevant files. To keep record of all activities of monitoring department.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical/ Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Sciences, Information Technology, Business Administration, Engineering Management or equivalent.
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Reports To:	General Manager / Manager Monitoring
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Finance
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	To assist Manager Finance in matters related to financial management of development projects, annual budget and project evaluation. Job Description: To develop and manage periodical (fortnightly, monthly, biannual, annual) financial databases and management information reports (MIRs). To handle PSDP projects and assist Manager Finance in related AGPR matters.
Qualification:	MBA with specialization in Finance. The candidate should have excellent knowledge of MS-Office, specifically professional tools namely Excel, Access and Projects.
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar capacity. Candidates having complete article-ship with a registered CA Firm would be given preference.
Reports To:	Manager Finance
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Accounts
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist Manager Accounts in maintaining the accounting records and keeping a track of the accounting transactions, besides various other responsibilities. Job Description: To generate all periodic financial reports regarding the activities of the R&D Fund Company. To manage all the banking transactions and will keep a detailed record of them. To coordinate with all the external agencies of the R&D Fund relating with taxation and other financial matters.
Qualification:	Should have M.Com degree, B.Com with part qualified ICMA, ACCA (minimum Foundation level).
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Reports To:	Manager Accounts
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager HR
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to develop values and design programs for team interactions, skills alignment, employee’s morale and workplace climate besides various other responsibilities. Job Description: To handle process of interviews for job positions. To assist in quarterly, six monthly and yearly goals preparation exercise of various departments of the company. To provide assistance for departmental restructuring and re-engineering of procedures and processes for better utilization of human resources. To provide contribution in creating a culture that focuses on the continuous growth and vitalization of the system.
Qualification:	Should have MBA degree from a well reputed university with specialization in Human Resource.
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Reports To:	Manager HR & Admin
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Network Administrator
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Setup & administer the network of computers & computer resources in Domain Environment. Installation, Configuration & Administration of both Server software & Server Hardware necessary to establish a secure Network. Installation, configuration & administration of client software & hardware. Installation, configuration & administration of Proxy Server & Email Server. Implement network security policies at all levels of the network using both software and hardware resources.. Apply software updates, patches & configuration changes both at Servers & client machines. Troubleshoot routine network problems. Configure & manage Network Switches, Routers, Wireless Routers, Cabling & all computer peripherals like printers, scanner, photocopier etc. Helpdesk support at user’s desk, phone and via emails. Manage Network documentation. Routine System backups & disaster data recovery skills. Ensure smooth functioning of all network resources. Coordinate with IT hardware, software vendors and consultants when needed.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s/Bachelor degree in Computer Sciences / Information Technology (MCS/BCS/BS). Certifications in Managing Networks, Servers & Clients will be an added advantage.
Experience:	Should possess at least 2 years of experience as network administrator on a medium size network of servers, clients and peripherals. Should possess capability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
Key Skills:	All prerequisites to establish secure Network Domains under MS Windows Server Environment. Configure MS ISA Server or equivalent proxy server to ensure secured & fast internet browsing. Configure MS Exchange Server for email communication within & outside the organization with centralized configuration of tasks, calendars & appointments in MS Outlook environment. Configuration of Routers, Switches & Firewall. Routine Data Backups with disaster recovery plans. Analytical & troubleshooting skills.
Reports To:	General Manager IT/Coordination
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Office Assistant
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be to manage CEO office activities besides handling all files and record of the Company. Job Description: Managing Chief Executive Officer office activities and handling day-day affairs of CEO’s office. Handling database of official files and keep track all hard files and official record. Any other related assignments as per direction of management.
Qualification:	Should have graduation degree. However, BBA degree holders will be given preference.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a similar position. Must have excellent skills in written and spoken English.
Reports To:	Manager HR & Admin
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Office Boy
Job Responsibilities/ Description:	Primary job responsibility will be washing utensils and maintenance of cleanliness of office equipment and furniture besides dispatching official posts and delivery of documents/files to destination etc.
Qualification:	SSC/HSC Certificate
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Pay Package & Facilities:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2011: Closed

Job Title:	Chief Executive Officer
Job Responsibilities:	In order to strengthen and build the capacity of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector of Pakistan by investing in and supporting world class Research and Development (R&D) programs, the Government of Pakistan has established the National ICT R&D Fund Company, which is being operated as a corporate entity. Applications are sought from dynamic individuals with credentials and vision to head this organization. The position carries immense responsibility and calls for a thorough commitment to this extremely vital national goal. The position reports to the Board of Directors. Required Skill Set: i. Sound understanding of R&D program building, mechanisms and mode of research funding, proposal preparation, evaluation and monitoring ii. Sound knowledge and experience of state of the art technologies ICT/Telecommunication and operational business dynamics of ICT/Telecom sector. iii. Strong interpersonal, communication, managerial and leadership skills. Job Description: i. Manage all functions of the R&D Fund organization including proper selection, monitoring, evaluation, accounting and legal aspects relating to the funded research projects. ii. Liaise with all related stakeholders of R&D including academia, industry and existing national and international research organizations for coordinated R&D/HRD program implementation. iii. Devise, propose and update R&D/HRD objectives of GoP in order to meet the requirements of emerging technologies in ICT and related areas. iv. Influence research goals in order to meet the requirements of emerging technologies in ICT and related sciences. v. Envisage, develop and propose new research programs in an adaptive and proactive manner. vi. Implement strategies for institutionalization of research and product development capability in the relevant industry. vii. Create linkage between academia/R&D institutions and industry for the purpose of transforming research into products. viii. Develop concise R&D policy initiatives and respond to requests for information for decision making. ix. Generate analytical assessments regarding R&D policy roadmap and suggest appropriate changes.
Qualification:	At least Masters degree in Telecom/Electronics/Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering or Computer Sciences / Information Technology from a reputable university recognized by HEC. PhD in relevant discipline shall be given preference.
Experience:	Minimum 15 years post-qualification relevant experience including at least three years in a senior management position.
Pay Package & Facilities:	The organization offers a congenial professional environment and an excellent remuneration package, negotiable and commensurate with experience and qualification of the candidate.

Job Title:	General Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to receive, analyze and approve solicited and unsolicited proposals according to the themes and guidelines defined by the R&D Fund Co. Board. Developing Proposal solicitation and evaluation strategies * Provide the services of research, prospect identification, proposal design, evaluation and solicitation strategies. * Design a conceptual framework to help evaluators assess the extent to which the project generally supports the broad policy objectives. Identification of theme and project definition * Identify, develop and maintain themes and project definitions for consideration by the Board. Define projects corresponding to theme. Monitoring review process * Research, review, evaluate and edit proposals developed by principal investigators. * Create an external review panel for external evaluation of proposals, depending on the funding activity in progress. Coordinating with other departments * Work closely with other departments to ensure timely involvement of research bodies and principal investigators, disbursement of funds, effective monitoring, publishing of results and beneficial commercialization. Approval on technical proposals * Analyze evaluation results synthesized by evaluation managers. Assess their implications for R&D Fund program performance. Ensuring adherence to policies and procedures * Monitor the day-to-day operations to ensure that the department is meeting goals and objectives, is following policies and procedures and is adhering to deadlines, takes corrective action as appropriate. Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Qualification & Experience:	* Advanced Degree in Telecom or ICT related discipline * Work requires communications, analytical and organizational skills. * Ten years of progressive experience in the similar position preferably with a donor agency or a nonprofit organization.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, car/monetization equivalent to 1300 CC, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	July 18, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	General Manager Monitoring
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to ensure effective and progressive monitoring of all R&D Funded projects, with a view to strengthen the performance of these projects. Design and implement Monitoring mechanism * Design and implement monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies in line with the ongoing proposal approval criteria. * Analyze and recommend methods to match current interests of National R & D Fund with Industry priorities. Oversee the monitoring process and ensure compliance with timetables * Maintain tracking system for prospect clearance and project monitoring; coordinate, follow-up on successful proposals ensuring timely submission of narrative and financial reports and adherence to project timetables. Take appropriate actions incase of irregularities. * Give recommendations on monitoring team composition for individual project, depending on the scale and criticality of the project. * Facilitate the monitoring team in designing monitoring schedules for R&D projects, to track project progress against planned tasks. Prepare budgetary recommendation of the department * Determine fiscal requirements of the office and prepare budgetary recommendations; ensure expenditures are monitored, verified and reconciled. Reports to: Chief Executive Officer
Qualification & Experience:	* Advance degree in Business Administration or ICT related discipline. * 8-10 years progressive experience in the similar position preferably in a donor agency/financial institution or a non-profit organization. Experience within Telecom Industry would be a big plus.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, car/monetization equivalent to 1300 CC, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	July 18, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Project Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist General Manager, Managers Project Evaluation and Deputy Manager Solicitation & Evaluation in performing their duties. The incumbent will be responsible for the initial assessment of submitted proposals and assisting DM S&E in routine tasks.
Qualification:	Should have a BS/Master degree (16 years of education) in Telecom/Electrical/Electronic Computer Engineering or IT related discipline, however, a person with higher qualifications will be given preference.
Post Qualification Experience:	Should have at least 1 to 2 years of work experience in Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. The positions require good understanding of MS office and Excel as well as excellent written and spoken English skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	March 05, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Project Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to act as an internal evaluator for the submitted highly technical proposals on Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and proactively pursue the proposals through the entire process of evaluation till final approval. In addition, solicitation of project proposals, negotiation and coordination with the Principal Investigator (PI) regarding technical aspects of the proposal including presentations by the PIs and discussions to improve received proposals will also be a part of the job.
Job Description:	1. To first solicit the projects asking the Principal Investigators to submit their project proposals relevant to the announced theme. Evaluation of the proposals in lined with the defined criteria of the R&D Fund monitoring department. Moreover the evaluation of all unsolicited independent projects will also be the responsibility of the Manager Project Evaluation. 2. To work as a liaison with the External Evaluators to creating an effective link between the Monitoring Department and the External Evaluators 3. To ensure timely submissions of the preliminary and final evaluation reports of the project proposals in accordance with the defined deadlines 4. To carry out negotiation and coordination with the principal investigator regarding the technical aspects of the proposal. These negotiations will be conducted to resolve all issues acting as a hazard for the approval. 5. To forward recommendations and prepare penetrations for the GM, CFO, CEO, Board and PAC regarding the evaluated/ approved projects. 6. To coordinate and provide all essential details about the projects required to the other departments for maintaining their data regarding the projects funded by the R&D Fund Company. Reports to: General Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Qualification:	MS degree (18 years of education) in ICT related disciplines; however, a person with higher qualifications will be given preference.
Post Qualification Experience:	5 to 7 years work experience of Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ideally in a product development environment) and should have understanding of Project Management. The ideal candidate should have good understanding and experience in real time software and hardware development across the full software/hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through hardware/software integration to system acceptance along with in depth experience of RF/ hardware/software integration. Knowledge of software and hardware quality assurance practices will be a plus. Telecoms technologies knowledge of GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, WiMAX, Fiber Optics, Telecom Networks, Network Security, NGN, VoIP, IPTV, Mobile TV, FTTH, HSPA, IMS, 3G and 4G will be required as well. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Monitoring (Technical)
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities and progress of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job.
Job Description:	1. To design and implement technical monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies in line with the ongoing proposal approval criteria. 2. To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. 3. To ensure effective and progressive monitoring of all R&D Funded projects, with a view to strengthen the performance of these projects. 4. To generate technical monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. 5. To communicate with Principal Investigators on all technical matters of the funded projects. 6. To provide all essential technical information about funded projects to other departments of the organization. Reports to: General Manager Monitoring
Qualification:	MS degree (18 years of education) in ICT related disciplines; however, a person with higher qualifications will be given preference.
Post Qualification Experience:	5 to 7 years work experience of Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ideally in a product development environment) and should have understanding of Project Management. The ideal candidate should have good understanding and experience in real time software and hardware development across the full software/hardware lifecycle from requirements analysis through hardware/software integration to system acceptance along with in depth experience of RF / hardware / software integration. Knowledge of software and hardware quality assurance practices will be a plus. Telecoms technologies knowledge of GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, WiMAX, Fiber Optics, Telecom Networks, Network Security, NGN, VoIP, IPTV, Mobile TV, FTTH, HSPA, IMS, 3G and 4G will be required as well. Should have 5-7 years work experience in a similar position. Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Legal
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to provide legal advice for the operations of the National ICT R & D Fund, and all potential legal issues besides various other responsibilities.
Qualification:	LLB
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years work experience in corporate law.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 20, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Office Boy
Job Responsibilities:	To facilitate staff in performing their official duties.
Qualification & Experience:	SSC/HSC Certificate. Appropriate experience of at least 2-3 years is required.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	March 05, 2010: Closed
	Please send your CV at officeboy@ictrdf.org.pk.

Interns Required:
National ICT R&D Fund invites applications from prospective interns.

Eligibility Criteria:
Students studying at Masters or Bachelor levels education in HEC recognized universities in the following fields are eligible to apply:

* Computer Sciences/Computer Engineering & IT/Telecom Engineering
* Finance & Accounts
* HR & General Administration

Duration of Internship:
Up to 3 Months

Please send your CV to interns@ictrdf.org.pk, also time frame for which you are available as well as the internship for which you are applying along with a letter from your educational institution for induction of student as intern. The Company as per approved policy will conduct interview of applicants and will place intern as per need of its various departments at its Islamabad office.

Date Posted: February 17, 2010: Closed

National ICT Scholarship Program (NICTSP)
National ICT Scholarship Program’s objective is to develop human resource capacity in ICT fields by providing equal opportunities to the talented students of rural/non-metropolitan areas of Pakistan by offering fully funded scholarship for talented students. At the moment over 1500 students are being fully sponsored under this program.

Job Title:	Project Manager NICTSP
Job Responsibilities:	Personalized technical and financial monitoring of NICTSP, design and implement monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies, ensure smooth execution of National ICT Scholarship Program, preparation of monitoring reports, coordination and correspondence with the participating universities. Extensive on-site monitoring visits to non-metropolitan areas..
Job Description:	1. Design and implement monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies in line with the policies and procedures of the program. 2. Carry out financial and technical monitoring of the ongoing project according to the set criteria. 3. Prepare periodic monitoring reports in line with established criteria of the National ICT R&D Fund Monitoring Department. 4. Ensure efficient execution of all phases of National ICT Scholarship Program, ensure achievement of objectives of teacher training program, foundation training program and scholarship award process. 5. Design and develop relevant “Request for Proposal” for the program. 6. Ensure transparent, accurate and timely disbursement of funds. 7. Liaison with participating universities. 8. To Analyze and recommend methods to eliminate problems faced by our stakeholders. 9. Develop database of all the students. Reports to: Project Director
Qualification & Experience:	MBA with specialization in Finance/Project Management, MPA, preferably PMP or Masters in Education Management. 5-7 years experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 03, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Project Manager NICTSP
Job Responsibilities:	Assist in designing and implementing monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies; ensure smooth execution of NICTSP, prepare monitoring reports, coordinate and correspond with the universities. Extensive on-site monitoring visits to non-metropolitan areas.
Qualification & Experience:	MBA with relevant specialization. 1-2 years of work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 03, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Administration
Job Responsibilities:	To assist Manager Administration in running & supervising day-to-day administrative affairs of the R&D Fund Co, in compliance with the defined policies and structures.
Qualification & Experience:	MBA with general administrative experience. 1-2 years of work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 03, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	Coordinate internal and external activities of National ICT R&D Fund for solicitation, evaluation, execution and monitoring of various development and research programs.
Job Description:	• Maintain effective liaison between Ministry of IT and National ICT R&D Fund and to provide facilitation by expeditious resolution of company’s issues at MoIT and vice versa. • Proactively call and conduct meetings of R&D Fund policy committee and develop working papers and required analysis along with recording of minutes as well as follow-up on decisions taken in respective policy committee meetings. • Effective coordination with all cellular, fixed line and local loop operators on behalf of MoIT for ensuring timely receipt of contributions for the R&D Fund. • Planning, scheduling and coordinating all activities (timely disbursement of funds, committee meetings and miscellaneous approvals) for National ICT R&D Fund at MoIT. • Any other assignment/task assigned from time to time. Reports to: GM Coordination
Qualification & Experience:	MBA with preferred specialization in IT. Should have at least 2-3 years experience in a similar position. Must have excellent skills in written and spoken English.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	February 03, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Publication
Job Responsibilities:	Manage and create all the publications including web content required for communicating National ICT R&D Fund’s mandate, activities and achievements to its stakeholders.
Qualification & Experience:	MS in Mass Communications or MBA with preferable specialization in MIS. Should have at least 5-7 years experience in a similar position. Must have excellent written and spoken English.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	January 03, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Finance
Job Responsibilities:	To assist Finance Manager in financial planning, budgetary management, and financial evaluation. The candidate should be able to help raise funds and suggest investment strategies.
Qualification & Experience:	MBA with specialization in Finance. Should have at least 1-2 years of work experience in a similar capacity preferably an article-ship with a registered CA Firm.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	January 03, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Receptionist/Office Assistant
Job Responsibilities:	Answer/Transfer/route all calls, take messages as needed and assist all customers (on the phone and in-person) with basic program information. Sorting, collection and delivery of all mail and recruitment related tasks when necessary.
Qualification & Experience:	Bachelors preferably BBA. Should have at least 2-3 years of work experience in a similar capacity.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	January 03, 2010: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Internal Audit
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to develop an effective and concrete internal audit system. In addition, it is also responsibility of the incumbent to implement the audit system & to ensure its transparency.
Qualification & Experience:	Should have CA/ACCA /CIMA /CPA. CIA qualified would be an advantage. Should have at least 5 to 7 years work experience preferably in a service organization or financial institution. Should have a command over public audit mechanism and excellent report writing skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	December 12, 2009: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Monitoring (Technical)
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities and progress of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job.
Qualification & Experience:	Should have Master degree in ICT or related Engineering. Should have 5-7 years work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	December 12, 2009: Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Monitoring (Technical)
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities and progress of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job.
Qualification & Experience:	Should have Master degree in ICT or related Engineering. Should have 3-5 years work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	December 12, 2009: Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Accounts
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist Manager in maintaining the accounting records and keeping a track of the accounting transactions, besides various other responsibilities.
Qualification & Experience:	Should have CA/ACMA/ACCA/CIMA. Should have 3-5 years work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	December 12, 2009: Closed

Job Title:	Manager Monitoring
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities for projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job.
Job Description:	To design and implement technical monitoring and evaluation tools and strategies in line with the on-going proposal approval criteria. To follow-up on funded proposals ensuring timely submission of progress reports and adherence to project timetables. To ensure effective and progressive monitoring of all R&D Funded projects, with a view to strengthen the performance of these projects. To generate technical monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. To communicate with Principal Investigators on all technical matters of the funded projects. To provide all essential technical information about funded projects to other departments of the organization.
Reports To:	General Manager Monitoring
Qualification & Experience:	Should have Master degree in ICT or related Engineering. Should have 5-7 years post qualification work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, up to six figure salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	Closed

Job Title:	Chief Financial Officer
Job Responsibilities:	Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the CFO will provide dynamic leadership, guidance and direction in financial matters by ensuring financial discipline and budgetary controls, developing and managing financial systems and internal controls, overseeing financial reporting and treasury, ensuring compliance with international auditing standards and meeting federal budgetary reporting requirements. The incumbent is required to provide recommendations to the CEO on major financial decisions and carry out the financial policy decisions made by the Board.
Qualification & Experience:	The ideal candidate would have a CFA or MS/MBA (Finance) or equivalent from an accredited university (Pakistan or abroad) along with 10 years of progressive experience with exposure to financial management, investment management or financial consulting (with minimum 5 years in a senior management position), with strong command over compliance requirements, financial report writing skills and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. He/She should be a result oriented individual with excellent leadership and analytical skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, up to six figure salary, monetization equivalent to 1300 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	Closed

Job Title:	General Manager IT/Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), the GM-IT/Coordination will provide the coordination of activities across various stakeholders, manage, develop and supervise IT infrastructure in all operations of the organization, to automate internal processes, record keeping and continuous efficient reporting to senior management, develop strong relationships with Government agencies, academic institutions, corporate sector, national & international funding agencies and ICT industry. The incumbent will also be responsible for developing and managing HR and Administrative functions including employee performance evaluation and career enhancement plans.
Qualification & Experience:	The ideal candidate would have an MBA/ MPA or an ICT related qualification or equivalent from an accredited university (Pakistan or abroad) along with 10 years work experience in relevant field. Education in both Administration and ICT related field is desirable. The person must have thorough understanding of public & private sector Standard Operating Procedures. He/She should be a performance oriented individual with excellent leadership, negotiation, communication and networking skills.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, up to six figure salary, monetization equivalent to 1300 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Date Posted:	Closed

Job Title:	Manager Project Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to act as an internal evaluator for the submitted highly technical proposals on Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) and proactively pursue the proposals through the entire process of evaluation till final approval. In addition, solicitation of project proposals, negotiation and coordination with the Principal Investigator (PI) regarding technical aspects of the proposal including presentations by the PIs and discussions to improve received proposals will also be a part of the job.
Qualification:	Should have MS degree (18 years of education) in ICT related disciplines, however, a person with higher qualifications will be given preference.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 to 7 years work experience in Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. Should have an understanding of Project Management practices.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, up to six figure salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Manager Internal Audit
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to develop an effective and concrete internal audit system. In addition, it is also responsibility of the incumbent to implement the audit system & to ensure its transparency.
Qualification:	Should have CA / ACCA / CIMA / CPA. CIA qualified would be an advantage.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 to 7 years work experience preferably in a service organization or financial institution. Should have a command over public audit mechanism and excellent report writing skills
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, up to six figure salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Monitoring (Financial)
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor financial activities of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) or equivalent.
Experience:	Should have at least 3-5 years work experience in a similar position. Knowledge of accounting practices and financial procedures is a must.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, high five figure salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Monitoring (Technical)
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor technical activities of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job.
Qualification:	Should have Master’s degree in ICT/engineering related discipline.
Experience:	Should have at least 3-5 years work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, high five figure salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Accounts
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist Manager in maintaining the accounting records and keeping a track of the accounting transactions, besides various other responsibilities.
Qualification:	Should have ACMA / ACCA.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 to 5 years work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, high five figure salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Legal
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to provide legal advice for the operations of the National ICT R & D Fund, and all potential legal issues besides various other responsibilities.
Qualification:	Should have at least Bachelor degree in law.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years work experience in corporate law.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager HR
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to develop values and design programs for team interactions, skills alignment, employee’s morale and workplace climate besides various other responsibilities.
Qualification:	Should have MBA degree from a well reputed university with specialization in Human Resource.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Dispatch Rider / Office Boy
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to dispatch official posts and delivery of documents/files to destination besides washing utensils and maintenance of cleanliness of office equipment and furniture etc.
Qualification:	Should have SSC/HSC certificate and valid two wheeler driving license.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years work experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Interns Required

National ICT R&D Fund, a Company registered under Section 42 of the Companies Ordinance, 1984 incorporated by the Federal Government invites applications from prospective interns.

Eligibility Criteria:
Students studying at Masters or Bachelor levels education in HEC recognized universities in the following fields are eligible to apply

Computer Sciences/Computer Engineering & IT/Telecom Engineering
Finance & Accounts
HR & General Administration

Duration of Internship:
Up to six weeks w.e.f. 1^st August 2009

Please send your CV to the address as mentioned below, also time frame for which you are available as well as the internship for which you are applying along with a letter from your educational institution for induction of student as intern.

The Company as per approved policy will conduct interview of applicants and will place intern as per need of its various departments.

Last date for receipt of Application will be 30^th July 2009.

Manager HR & Admin
National ICT R&D Fund
Ministry of Information Technology
6th Floor, HBL Tower, Blue Area, Islamabad
Phone: 051-9215360-65
Cell: 0302 8559479

Job Title:	Manager Project Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to act as an internal evaluator for the submitted highly technical proposals on Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT). In addition, solicitation of project proposals, negotiation and coordination with the Principal Investigator regarding technical aspects of the proposal will also be a part of the job.
Qualification:	Should have MS degree (18 years of education) in Telecom/Electrical/ Computer Engineering or IT related discipline, however, a person with higher qualifications will be given preference.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years of work experience in Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. Should have an understanding of Project Management practices.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, upto six figure salary, monetization equivalent to 1000 CC car, medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Project Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist General Manager Solicitation & Evaluation and Managers Project Evaluation in performing their duties. The incumbent will be responsible for the thorough evaluation of the Project Applications/ Proposals along with providing assistance to GM and MPEs in the performance of all above mentioned responsibilities.
Qualification:	Should have a BS degree (16 years of education) in Telecom/Electrical/ Computer Engineering or IT related discipline, however, a person with higher qualifications will be given preference.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years of work experience in Research and Development in the field of Information and Communication Technologies. The positions require excellent skills in written and spoken English.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, high five figure salary, with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Monitoring
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to monitor financial activities of projects funded by National ICT R&D Fund. In addition, other monitoring related activities will also be a part of the job. To generate financial monitoring reports on the progress of funded projects. To communicate with Principal Investigators on all financial matters of the funded projects. To analyze and recommend methods to realign projects with financial variance to bring them in compliance. To provide all essential financial information about funded projects to other departments of the organization.
Qualification:	Preferably a Master’s degree in Business Administration (Finance) or ICT related discipline.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years experience in a similar position. Knowledge of accounting practices and financial procedures is a must.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, high five figures salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Accounts
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to assist Manager in maintaining the accounting records and keeping a track of the accounting transactions, besides various other responsibilities. To generate all periodic financial reports regarding the activities of the R&D Fund Company. To manage all the banking transactions and will keep a detailed record of them. To coordinate with all the external agencies of the R&D Fund relating with taxation and other financial matters.
Qualification:	Preferably a Master’s degree in Commerce and Finance.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years experience in a similar position.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Legal
Job Responsibilities:	Primary job responsibility will be to provide legal advice for the operations of the National ICT R&D Fund, and all potential legal issues besides various other responsibilities. To assist Deputy Manager Legal in the performance of his functions. To draft and review legal documents and contracts. To advise on legal and corporate law issues. To coordinate with external lawyers in case of legal opinion.
Qualification:	Should have at least Bachelor degree in Law.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years experience in corporate law.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Publication
Job Responsibilities:	Manage and create all the publications including web contents required for communicating National ICT R&D Fund’s activities to its stakeholders.
Qualification:	Master’s degree in Mass Communication / Business Administration.
Experience:	Should have at least 3 years experience in a similar position. The position requires excellent skills in written and spoken English.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, high five figures salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Assistant Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	Coordinate internal and external activities of National ICT R&D Fund for solicitation, evaluation, execution and monitoring of various development research programs.
Qualification:	Preferably Master’s degree in Management, IT or a related field.
Experience:	Should have at least 2 years experience in a similar position. The position requires excellent skills in written and spoken English. Knowledge of official government noting procedures is an added qualification.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract basis, market competitive salary with medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	Coordinate internal and external activities of National ICT R&D Fund for solicitation, evaluation, execution and monitoring of various development and research programs.
Qualification:	Master’s degree in management, IT or a related field.
Experience:	Should have at least five years progressive experience in the similar position. Must have excellent skills in written and spoken English.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract Basis, Equivalent to MP-III scale, 6 figure salary, 1000 CC car (Monetized), contributory provident fund, medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	Coordinate internal and external activities of National ICT R&D Fund for solicitation, evaluation, execution and monitoring of various development and research programs.
Qualification:	Master’s degree in management, IT or a related field.
Experience:	Should have at least 2-3 years experience in a similar position. Must have excellent skills in written and spoken English.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract Basis, Equivalent to Grade 18, high 5 figure salary, contributory provident fund, medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Manager Internal & External Publication
Job Responsibilities:	Manage and create all the publications including web contents required for communicating National ICT R&D Fund’s activities to its stakeholders.
Qualification:	MS in Mass Communication or related field.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years experience in a similar position. Must have excellent skills in written and spoken English.
Remuneration/ Benefits:	Contract Basis, Equivalent to MP-III scale, 6 figures salary, 1000 CC car (Monetized), contributory provident fund, medical and other facilities.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Deputy Manager Legal
Job Responsibilities:	Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements and other legal documents. Development and execution of an effective system for intellectual property rights sharing. Handling all potential legal matters, including analysis, evaluation and defense of any legal dispute. Legal Documentation * Drafting and reviewing contracts, agreements and other legal documents. * Participating in contract negotiations and ensure compliance with all legal documentation requirements Legal Advice * Providing legal advice for the operations of the National R & D Fund, and all potential legal issues Follow-up on Contractual Obligations * Follow up of project contract and subcontract to assure fulfillment of contractual obligations by all parties IPR Sharing System * Development and execution of an effective system for IPR (Intellectual Property Rights) sharing Conflict Resolution and Litigation * Conflict Resolution and also responsible for coordinating and overseeing all litigation * Responsible for handling all potential legal matters, including Analysis, evaluation and defense of any legal dispute Update Legal Policies and Procedures * Monitoring changes in laws and regulations that may affect departmental operations and implementing policy and procedural changes as required.
Qualification:	Individual should have at least an LLB degree, however, LLM degree holders will be given preference.
Experience:	Should have in-depth knowledge of Pakistani legal system and familiarity with IPR issues, legal drafting and legal dispute settlement. At least three years of relevant experience is required
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Manager Solicitation & Evaluation
Job Responsibilities:	Manage the process for soliciting proposals for industrial and academic development and research programs related to VLSI Design.
Qualification:	Ph.D. or Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering or a related field.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years experience in development and research and proposal writing for funding in the field of VLSI design.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Manager Public & Private Coordination
Job Responsibilities:	Coordinate internal and external activities for solicitation, evaluation, execution and monitoring of various development and research programs.
Qualification:	Master’s degree in Management or IT related fields.
Experience:	Should have at least 5 years experience in a similar position. Must have excellent skills in written and spoken English. Candidates will be given a test in English language skills.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Receptionist / Office Assistant
Job Responsibilities:	Answer/Transfer/route all calls, take messages as needed and assist all customers (on the phone and in-person) with basic program information. Sorting, collection and delivery of all mail and goods inward/ outward to required destination and associated administration tasks. Recruitment related tasks when necessary, such as: receiving & organizing applications, sending out various offer and regret letters, setting up interviews, corresponding with applicants, etc.
Requirements:	Good working knowledge of office equipment, including PABX, office automation, faxes, printers, copies, shredders and binders. Diary management (Record Keeping & correspondence). Ability to multitask and able to operate under own initiative and in conjunction with others. Basic administration and basic IT skills – Office. Graduate. At least 2-3 years working in a similar role.
Personal Qualities:	Professional, confident, credible, enthusiastic team player with a flexible, "can do" attitude. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. High degree of accuracy and attention to detail in dealing with the most routine tasks.
Closing Date:	Closed

Job Title:	Office Boy
Job Responsibilities:	To facilitate staff in performing their official duties.
Qualification:	Matriculation.
Experience:	Appropriate experience of at least 2-3 years is required.
Closing Date:	Closed