CEO

This document is a job advertisement from the National Disaster Risk Management Fund (NDRMF), a State-Owned Enterprise, for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Career Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer
NDRMF Profile
The NDRMF is a government-owned enterprise focused on making Pakistan resilient to climatic and other natural hazards. It's looking for a qualified professional to lead the organization, enhance its performance, and achieve organizational objectives through effective governance and strong team-building.
The Position
The open position is Chief Executive Officer.
Qualification
A minimum Master's Degree (16 years of education) is required in one of the following disciplines:
  Business Administration/Management
 Development/Disaster Risk/Disaster Management
  Environmental Sciences, Natural Resource Management
 Economics, Public Finance, or Law.
   A Foreign Qualification (duly recognized by HEC) and a Ph.D. in relevant disciplines are highly preferred.
Experience
A minimum of 20 years of progressive, post-qualification professional experience is required, including at least 5 years in a top leadership role such as CEO, Executive Officer, Managing Director, or Director General in a large-scale public or private sector enterprise.
Experience must demonstrate expertise in:
 Fund mobilization, investment, donor financing, or development finance in areas like Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR), Disaster Risk Management (DRM), Climate Finance, or Climate Change Adaptation/Mitigation.
 Working with multilateral and bilateral institutions (e.g., World Bank, Asian Development Bank, UN Agencies, and other International Donors). This includes project/program mobilization, fund management, or development programs.
Competencies
The CEO must possess proven abilities in:
 Strategic & Visionary Abilities: Defining clear long-term, short-term, and yearly business plans with measurable key performance indicators (KPIs), and having the capacity to anticipate industry trends.
 External Resource Mobilization: Mobilizing and managing resources from International Development Partners and donor agencies.
 Project & Operational Leadership: Extensive experience in project planning, management, and resource allocation, particularly in large funds related to DRR, DRM, or Climate Change.
 Public Sector Leadership & Governance: Expertise in public policy, SOE governance frameworks, and financial compliances.
 Strategic Partnerships: Strong ability to establish and sustain effective partnerships with key stakeholders.
Other Conditions
| Limit | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Age Limit | Maximum 62 years as of the closing date for applications. |
| Nationality | Applicants must be Pakistani citizens only. Holders of dual nationality are ineligible. |
| Term | Appointment will be for a term of three (3) years only. |
| Salary | Market-based, negotiable salary package commensurate with qualifications and experience. |
Application Process
All applicants must apply through proper channel. NDRMF is an equal opportunity employer.
 Candidates must download the application form and job description from the NDRMF website (http://ndrmf.pk/career/).
 The selection will be made according to the provisions of the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance and Operations) Act, 2023, and the State-Owned Enterprises (Ownership and Operations) Rules, 2024.
The deadline for submitting the application is 31st October, 2025.
The application must be submitted to the Company Secretary at the NDRMF Office, 5th Floor, EOBI Building, Multan Road, Lahore.