About the opportunity
The UNDP Rule of Law Programme in Pakistan aims to strengthen justice and security services for all, with a focus on women and marginalized groups. The Project ICT/Digital Justice Analyst will provide specialized technical support for the design, implementation, and institutionalization of digital justice and ICT solutions. The incumbent will work closely with government counterparts, judicial institutions, and service providers to facilitate the development of e-Courts, case-management systems, and digital learning platforms. Responsibilities include preparing technical specifications, overseeing procurement, ensuring system interoperability and data security, and coordinating user acceptance testing to ensure sustainable institutional adoption of digital tools.
Salary and benefits
- Professional experience within a major international development organization
- Opportunity to contribute to national-level digital justice and rule of law reforms
- Engagement with diverse stakeholders including government, judiciary, and civil society
- Exposure to large-scale digital transformation and ICT-enabled service delivery projects
Who can apply?
- Advanced university degree (master's or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Software Engineering, Data Science, Digital Transformation, or a related field
- Alternatively, a bachelor's degree in the aforementioned fields with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience
- Fluency in English and Urdu is required
- Candidates must satisfy the eligibility criteria for the NPSA-8 grade level
Required documents
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic credentials
- Proof of relevant professional experience
When to apply
- Applications must be submitted by 2026-10-30
How to apply
- Review the full vacancy details on the official UNDP career portal
- Ensure eligibility based on the specified tier system if applicable
- Submit the application through the online Oracle Recruiting Cloud platform
Additional information
- This is a National Personnel Service Agreement (NPSA) position at the NPSA-8 grade level
- The contract duration is 1 year
- The position is based in Islamabad with regular travel to Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
- UNDP reserves the right to select one or more candidates and may retain applications for similar future positions
- UNDP does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a background in digital transformation, software engineering, or information systems who are interested in public-sector impact
- Candidates with specific experience in justice-sector technology, such as e-Courts or case-management systems
- Individuals comfortable working in a multi-stakeholder environment involving government, judiciary, and technical service providers
- Those with strong technical project management skills, including procurement and quality assurance of ICT systems
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires regular travel to project implementation sites, including Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan
- This is a fixed-term, one-year contract position, which may not offer long-term stability beyond the project scope
- Fluency in both English and Urdu is a mandatory requirement for effective stakeholder coordination
- Applicants should be prepared for a competitive, tiered selection process as outlined by UNDP
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is an excellent opportunity for an ICT professional to pivot into or advance within the international development sector. By managing digital justice interventions, the incumbent will gain high-level experience in systems architecture, data governance, and public-sector digital transformation. It is a strong fit for those looking to apply technical expertise to social impact goals, specifically in improving access to justice through technology.
Our take
This position is highly suitable for mid-career ICT professionals with a passion for digital transformation and public service. Candidates who possess both the required technical background and the ability to navigate complex institutional relationships in a development context should apply. Those without proficiency in Urdu or the ability to travel to project sites in Pakistan will find this role less suitable.
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