Job Description
QUICK FACTS
- Organization: Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), Government of Pakistan
- Job Title: Public Diplomacy Coordinator (MP-II)
- Location: Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad
- Number of Posts: 01
- BPS / Pay Scale: MP Scale-II (MP Scales Policy 2020)
- Age Limit: Maximum 62 years (calculated as on the closing date of submission of applications)
- Education Required: PhD in Public Diplomacy, Media Management, Communication, Journalism or any other relevant subject; OR Master’s in the same fields with 07 years of relevant experience
- Experience Required: 05 years of professional experience in the relevant field (for PhD holders); 07 years of professional experience in the relevant field (for Master’s holders)
- Tenure of Contract: Initially 03 years, extendable for a maximum of 02 years on annual basis subject to satisfactory performance
- Application Deadline: Within 15 days of publication (Ad published 23 May 2026 — deadline approximately 07 June 2026)
- Application Method: Submit complete CV with copies of all educational and experience certificates, CNIC, and one recent passport-size photograph to the Director General (HR & CP), Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad
- Advertisement No: PID(I)9371/25
- Published Date: 23 May 2026
- Source: Daily Ausaf, 23 May 2026
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs is hiring a Public Diplomacy Coordinator on a three-year contract at its Islamabad headquarters. This is an MP-II scale post — one of the higher-paying non-BPS positions in the federal government — and it requires either a PhD or a Master’s degree with substantial professional experience. Applications must reach the HR office within 15 days of 23 May 2026.
JOB OVERVIEW
This is a single post being filled on open merit basis under the MP Scales Policy 2020. The position sits within MOFA’s structure at Constitution Avenue, G-5, Islamabad — the federal government’s diplomatic nerve centre. The role is contractual in nature, initially for three years, with the possibility of extension up to two additional years on an annual basis depending on performance.
The advertisement specifies that detailed Terms of Reference and a full Job Description can be downloaded from MOFA’s official website at www.mofa.gov.pk. Candidates are advised to review those documents before applying, as the ad itself does not elaborate on the day-to-day responsibilities of the role beyond the title and grade.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA
Education: PhD in Public Diplomacy, Media Management, Communication, Journalism, or any other relevant subject — with 05 years of professional experience in the relevant field. OR Master’s in Public Diplomacy, Media Management, Communication, Journalism, or any other relevant subject — with 07 years of professional experience in the relevant field.
Age: Maximum 62 years. Age is to be calculated as on the closing date of submission of applications.
Experience: 05 years of professional experience in the relevant field for PhD holders. 07 years of professional experience in the relevant field for Master’s holders.
Domicile / Nationality: Not specified in source advertisement.
Gender: Not specified in source advertisement.
Other Requirements: Candidates must submit a complete CV along with copies of all educational and experience certificates, CNIC, and one recent passport-size photograph. The post shall be filled on open merit basis.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the detailed Terms of Reference and Job Description from the official MOFA website: www.mofa.gov.pk. Review these documents carefully before preparing your application.
- Prepare a complete CV that includes your full educational background, professional experience, and contact details.
- Gather attested copies of all educational certificates, experience certificates, your CNIC, and one recent passport-size photograph.
- Submit your complete application package by post or in person to the following address within 15 days of the publication of this advertisement (published 23 May 2026):
Director General (HR and CP) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Constitution Avenue, G-5 Islamabad
- For queries, the source advertisement lists the following contacts: Tel: 051-9202362, Fax: 051-9204059, Email: dgp@mofa.gov.pk
Always verify the latest instructions on the official advertisement before applying.
Nawa Verdict
Original analysis by NawaCareer editors
WORTH APPLYING?
Conditional — Only if you hold a PhD or Master's in a relevant field with the required years of experience, and you are comfortable with a contract-based position.
COMPETITION LEVEL:
High — This is a single post at a prestigious federal ministry. The PhD or Master's-plus-experience requirement narrows the applicant pool, but those who do qualify are likely to be highly credentialed. Expect serious competition from academics, senior media professionals, and individuals with diplomatic or international relations backgrounds.
PAY AND BENEFITS:
The pay package is explicitly stated and is one of the better-disclosed government packages we see at NawaCareer. Basic pay of Rs. 263,180/- per month, with an annual increment of Rs. 39,480, House Rent of Rs. 95,700/-, and Utilities Charges of Rs. 11,970/- under MP Scales Policy 2020. This is a meaningful compensation level by federal government standards. No other benefits are mentioned in the source advertisement — verify from the official Terms of Reference on www.mofa.gov.pk.
RED FLAGS:
Only one post is available, making the odds statistically slim. The advertisement does not describe the actual responsibilities of the role — you must download the Terms of Reference separately, which is an extra step that many casual applicants will skip and could result in mismatched applications. The application method is purely physical — no online portal is mentioned — which may be inconvenient for applicants outside Islamabad. The phrase "or as per closing date in newspaper ad" on aggregator listings introduces ambiguity about the exact deadline; always rely on the printed advertisement dated 23 May 2026.
HIDDEN BENEFITS:
The contract is extendable beyond the initial three years, which means this is not a dead-end term position if performance is strong. The role is at MOFA headquarters in Islamabad, which carries institutional prestige and networking value within Pakistan's foreign policy and diplomatic community.
BEST FOR:
Senior academics, communications professionals, or media practitioners who hold a PhD or a Master's with 7-plus years of experience in public diplomacy, journalism, or media management, and who are looking for a well-compensated federal government contract role in Islamabad.
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