The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), the apex regulator of Pakistan capital markets and corporate sector, is inviting applications from qualified and dynamic professionals for the senior contractual position of Joint Director – Media & Corporate Communication Department at its head office in Islamabad under reference PID(I)2826/26.
Role Overview and Executive Responsibilities
The Joint Director heads high-level media engagement, institutional public relations, and corporate communications for the commission. Primary responsibilities include managing relations with mainstream print, electronic, and digital media houses, designing comprehensive outreach campaigns to project SECP regulatory initiatives, managing press conferences and media briefings, supervising digital content and social media presence, formulating crisis communications strategies, and ensuring transparent public dissemination of regulatory developments.
Candidate Profile and Eligibility Nuances
Applicants must possess an HEC-recognized Master or 4-year Bachelor degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, Media Studies, or Public Relations, substantiated by at least 10 years of post-qualification media management experience. Substantial exposure to financial sector regulations, economic journalism, or corporate governance communications is strongly preferred. The maximum age ceiling is 45 years as of the closing date.
Nature of Appointment and Terms
Appointment is on a contractual basis initially for a tenure of three (3) years, extendable based on organizational need and performance appraisal. The Commission may consider regularisation of the position upon satisfactory completion of three years pursuant to institutional criteria. Female candidates, persons with disabilities, and applicants from Balochistan, newly merged FATA districts, Gilgit-Baltistan, and Azad Jammu & Kashmir are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria must apply online through the official SECP careers portal at https://www.secp.gov.pk/careers/ within fifteen (15) days of advertisement publication, ending on October 12, 2026.
Important Instructions
Recruitment follows a multi-stage evaluation process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Hand-delivered or incomplete submissions will not be processed. No travelling allowance or daily allowance is admissible for interview attendance.