Government of Pakistan NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE ISLAMABAD VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT (CHAIRPERSON, STRATEGIC POLICY PLANNING CELL) in islamabad

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Government of Pakistan NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE ISLAMABAD VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT (CHAIRPERSON, STRATEGIC POLICY PLANNING CELL)
No. NSD 1-5/2019•Admn Government of Pakistan NATIONAL SECURITY DIVISION PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE ISLAMABAD
VACANCY ANNOUCEMENT
CHAIRPERSON, STRATEGIC POLICY PLANNING CELL Applications are invited from persons of international emience and proven ability to lead the recently crated Strategic Policy Planning Cell (SPPC), placed within the NSD. To be considered for this key role you will need to evidence in your application: 1. PhD from a recognized leading university in security studies, political science, political economy or related field. 2. Minimum 15 years-experience in policy research and policy dialogue/advice. 3. Strong tack record of academic and policy publications with minimum 25 policy and / or academic papers / reports in peer reviewed jounals/ Higher Education Commission Recognized reseach publications and internationally published Books from Recognized Presses that demonstrate solid expertise and experience in traditional and human security issues. 4. Must have holistic work experience, demonstrating exposure to the key elements of national power and national security. The experience most go beyond the traditional security domain and must include expertise and experience in international relations and sustainable development and human security issues. As the head of SPPC familiarity with assessing, developing and implementing high-level assessment and long term strategic management plans will be essential. 5. Evidence of deep understanding of Pakistan's current and future opportunities and challenges. 6. Evidence of strong international and national policy networks and engagement with international research institutions. 7. Strong understanding of global best practices for strategic policy making and advice and utilizing effective communication skills, will lead briefings to responsible senior leadership on issue relating to National Security. 8. Evidence of leadership skills in managing policy-oriented analytical programs and teams of policy analysts and practitioners. 9. Must be a Pakistan citizen not more than 55 years of age. 10. The position carries a special pay scale (SPPS 1) and will be fora period of 2 years renewable based on performance review by the special selection board. 11. Procedure for selection: Applications will be considered for the advertised position of Chairperson as per eligibility criteria mentioned above. The Special Selection Board shall short list the eligible candidates. The Special Selection Board after interviewing the short listed candidates shall recommend a panel of three suitable candidates on merit to the Prime Minister, who shall approve one candidate on merit to be appointed as the Chairperson, SPPC. Application Requirements: To submit your expression of interest, please submit your cover letter and CV as single document. Expressions of Interest must include a succinct covering letter (no more then 1-2 pages) outlining an overview of your experience and qualifications as relevant to the job specification and should be send to: Secretary, National Security Division, Floor PM Office, Islamabad latest by 15 July, 2019. PID (I) 6163/18
Dr. lqbal Hussain Durrani Secretary National Security Division