Director General (Debt)

Opportunity Information

The Role

The Director General (Debt) heads the Debt Management Office (DMO) of the Finance Division, providing strategic leadership on public debt management in line with fiscal policy, macroeconomic stability and long-term debt sustainability. The position is on contract.

• Provide strategic leadership and overall direction to the Debt Management Office (DMO) as Head of the Office, ensuring alignment of public debt management with fiscal policy objectives, macroeconomic stability and long-term debt sustainability • Set and approve the strategic framework for public debt management, including the Medium-Term Debt Management Strategy (MTDS), Annual Borrowing Plan (ABP) and key policy guidelines, in compliance with the FRDL Act, 2025 • Exercise strategic oversight over domestic and external borrowing programs, including market access, funding diversification and alignment of financing choices with cost-risk objectives • Oversee the debt risk management framework, including strategic benchmarks for interest rate, refinancing and contingent liability risks • Ensure continuous improvements in borrowing policies and processes • Ensure diversification of funding sources for the government through introduction of various domestic and external debt instruments • Ensure a strong governance, accountability and internal control framework across the DMO, including clear delegation, segregation of duties and compliance with laws and policies • Lead high-level engagement with key stakeholders, including the Finance Secretary, SBP, EAD, IMF, development partners, investors and credit rating agencies • Provide strategic oversight of investor relations and market communication, ensuring consistent messaging and credibility of the government's debt management framework • Ensure timely submission and strategic coherence of statutory debt publications and fiscal risk disclosures, including inputs to the budget and debt sustainability assessments • Provide leadership on debt data questions and ensure compliance with reporting requirements • Guide institutional development and capacity building of the DMO and adoption of international best practices • Advise the government on strategic debt-related policy matters and perform any other functions assigned by the competent authorities under the FRDL Act, 2025

Applicants General Eligibility & Requirements

Education, Experience and Skills Requirements