Executive Director / Director General - N@DIR at National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) Islamabad

Further Details

National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA) is now recruiting in Islamabad. Apply for the position of Executive Director / Director General - N@DIR. The required qualification is Master's/MS/MPhil degree. This role is within the Government Administration industry. A postgraduate degree is preferred. The application process commenced on 14 October, 2026 via Advertisement Image. Interested and eligible candidates must submit their applications before the deadline on 25 October, 2026. This is a prime opportunity to join a renowned organization. For a step-by-step application guide and full eligibility criteria, please see the official advertisement on https://www.jobseed.pk.

Executive Director / Director General - N@DIR at National Database & Registration Authority (NADRA)

We have an immediate opening for the post of Executive Director / Director General - N@DIR. The job location is Islamabad.

Key Requirements:

• Qualification: Master's/MS/MPhil degree
• Experience: 180 months minimum
• Vacancies: 1

This is a fantastic chance to work with a reputed organization and grow professionally.

Skills

• Providing strategic, scientific and institutional leadership
• Developing and leading national research programs in biometrics, digital identity, AI/ML, identity assurance, registration-process science, and emerging technologies
• Leading development of Pakistan-owned AFIS/ABIS, fingerprint, face, iris, multimodal biometric, biometric-quality and PAD/Liveness technologies
• Establishing N@DIR as an independent national testing, benchmarking, standards and certification capability
• Overseeing research and development of biometric devices, embedded systems, secure enrolment equipment, kiosks and mobile biometric platforms
• Establishing secure research environments, identity sandbox capabilities and appropriate data governance, privacy, cybersecurity and research-ethics controls
• Developing strategic partnerships with universities, research institutions, international technology centers, standards organizations, government institutions and industry
• Leading the N@DIR Academic Network, research grants, fellowships, postgraduate research and technology-innovation programmes
• Driving the transition from research and prototypes to independent evaluation, controlled pilots and technology transfer
• Building and leading a multidisciplinary team of scientists, engineers and technology specialists
• Developing N@DIR's annual research portfolio, technology roadmap, budget and measurable performance targets
• Representing N@DIR at appropriate national and international forums

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for N@DIR
• Implement assigned mandate and roadmap
• Lead national research programs
• Oversee development of biometric technologies
• Establish national testing and certification capabilities
• Manage research and development of biometric systems
• Ensure secure research environments and data governance
• Foster strategic partnerships
• Lead academic network and innovation programs
• Drive technology transfer
• Build and lead multidisciplinary teams
• Develop research portfolio and performance targets
• Represent N@DIR nationally and internationally

How to apply

How to Apply for Executive Director / Director General - N@DIR:

• Application Process: All applications must be submitted exclusively online.
• Eligibility: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment, which may include a test and/or interview.
• Verification: Any provision of false information during the application or selection process will lead to immediate disqualification.
• Government Employees: Individuals currently serving in Government or Semi-Government departments must submit a No Objection Certificate (NOC) at the time of interview.
• Age Limit: A general age relaxation of 5 years is already incorporated into the maximum age limit.
• Documentation: Original attested educational documents from the Higher Education Commission (HEC) or the relevant regulatory body are mandatory upon joining.
• Offer Extension: In instances where a selected candidate withdraws their acceptance, the job offer may be extended to other qualified reserve candidates.
• Health & Character: Successful candidates are required to provide attested Medical Fitness and Character Certificates.
• Travel Allowance: No TA/DA (Travel Allowance/Dearness Allowance) will be provided for attending the test/interview.
• Prohibited Items: Electronic gadgets such as mobile phones and smartwatches are strictly prohibited during the test and interview.
• Diversity & Inclusion: NADRA encourages applications from Females, Minority groups, Transgenders, and Differently-abled individuals.
• Application Guide: For detailed instructions and further information, please refer to the Downloads section on the official portal.
• Official Portal: Visit https://careers.nadra.gov.pk/ to submit your application and access the application guide.
• QR Code: You can also scan the provided QR code for direct access to the application portal.

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