National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), under the Prime Minister’s Office, published this vacancy announcement in Nawaiwaqt on September 8, 2026. All 17 posts run on a purely contractual, lump-sum basis for an initial 24 months, extendable based on need. What stands out here is the tech focus: several roles cover AI/ML, Smart Sensing & Communication Systems, and Digital World & Immersive Technologies, alongside more conventional management posts.
The 12 Post Types and 17 Vacancies
- Executive Director (NGT/Management) — PPS-10 equivalent — 1 post
- Executive Director (Humanitarian Hub) — PPS-10 equivalent — 1 post
- General Manager (NGT/Management) — PPS-9 equivalent — 1 post
- Assistant Manager (RM&M) — PPS-7 equivalent — 1 post
- Assistant Manager (Smart Sensing & Communication System) — PPS-7 equivalent — 4 posts
- Deputy Manager (AI/ML) — PPS-8 equivalent — 1 post
- Assistant Manager (AI/ML) — PPS-7 equivalent — 3 posts
- Deputy Manager (Digital World & Immersive Technologies) — PPS-8 equivalent — 1 post
- Assistant Manager (Digital World & Immersive Technologies) — PPS-7 equivalent — 1 post
- Assistant Manager (Smart Sensing & Communication Systems) — PPS-7 equivalent — 1 post
- Junior Clerk — PPS-4 equivalent — 1 post
- Peon / Naib Qasid — PPS-1 equivalent — 1 post
Notice that Assistant Manager (Smart Sensing & Communication System) carries the highest single vacancy count in the ad, at 4 posts, and appears twice in the table under slightly different naming. The ad doesn’t explain why these two entries are listed separately, so if you’re applying for this specialization, it’s worth checking both line items on the original notice.
Importantly, the ad gives no qualification or experience requirement for any of these 12 post types. It only lists the PPS-equivalent grade and vacancy count. Instead, NDMA points applicants to detailed job descriptions on its own website. So, before applying for any specific role, check http://ndma.gov.pk/careers/ to confirm you meet the actual criteria.
How Selection Works
The lump-sum monthly package depends on the selected candidate’s domain skills and relevant experience, not a fixed rate per grade. Only shortlisted candidates get called for test or interview, and they’ll need to bring original documents attested by HEC at that stage. Selected candidates must also serve a minimum of 18 months as a departmental requirement, even though the initial contract runs 24 months.
How to Apply
This one requires two separate steps. First, send a hard copy of your application by post to PO Box No. 3356, GPO, Islamabad. Clearly write the post name you’re applying for on the top right corner of the envelope. Second, apply online as well, through email at diradmin@ndma.gov.pk. Both steps are needed — an email application alone, or a postal application alone, likely isn’t sufficient based on how the ad frames it.
Deadline: Applications must reach NDMA within 15 days of this advertisement’s publication. Based on the September 8, 2026 publication date, that puts the cutoff around September 23, 2026 — though please treat this as an estimate rather than a confirmed date, since the ad itself doesn’t print a fixed calendar deadline.
Given the technology focus of several posts here, it’s worth also checking Management Jobs if AI/ML or digital infrastructure roles interest you beyond this specific ad. For more current openings in the capital, see Islamabad Jobs.
