Company Secretary (OPF Grade 11) - Overseas Pakistanis Foundation, Islamabad

About the Organization

Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF) invites applications from highly qualified and experienced professionals for the key position of Company Secretary (OPF Grade 11). OPF is a premier State-Owned Enterprise (SOE) established under Section 42 of the Companies Act, 2017.

The core mandate of OPF is to look after the welfare, interests, and betterment of registered overseas Pakistani members and their families within Pakistan, including Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Since its inception, the foundation has actively assisted overseas Pakistanis in critical sectors such as education, housing, welfare, financial assistance, and specialized facilitation services at all international airports across Pakistan.

Job Overview

• Organization: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF)
• Post Name: Company Secretary (OPF Grade 11 / OPF-11)
• Job Type: Two (2) Years Contract (Extendable based on performance)
• Job Location: Islamabad
• Maximum Age Limit: 50 years (Calculated with effect from the closing date)
• Remuneration: Market-based negotiable salary commensurate with experience
• Advertisement Date: May 21, 2026
• Application Deadline: June 07, 2026

Minimum Required Qualifications & Experience

Applicants must strictly meet the following academic and professional criteria to be considered eligible:

• Required Qualification: The applicant must fulfill at least one of the following educational paths:
• Be a member of a recognized body of professional accountants; OR
• Be a member of a recognized body of corporate or chartered secretaries; OR
• Hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent qualification) in Business Administration, Finance, Commerce, or Law from a Higher Education Commission (HEC) recognized university.
• Professional Experience: * A minimum of 10 years of overall relevant post-qualification experience.
• Within the total timeline, at least 5 years of specific experience must be as a Company Secretary, focusing heavily on Corporate Governance, SOE Governance framework, regulatory compliance, and Company Secretarial practices.

General Terms, Conditions & Mandatory Criteria

• Statutory Compliance: The candidate must fully meet the strict "fit and proper" criteria outlined in Schedule-IV of the State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) Act, 2023.
• Essential Skills: Must possess strong communication skills, high integrity, professionalism, organizational competence, exceptional interpersonal skills, and deep proficiency in legal drafting and corporate documentation.
• Regulatory Alignment: The final appointment shall be executed in complete accordance with all applicable laws, rules, guidelines, and statutory procedures.
• Age Calculation: The maximum age limit is 50 years. The age will be calculated precisely with effect from the closing date stipulated for the submission of applications.
• Government Employees: Applicants currently serving in government departments or public sector entities may apply, provided they route their application through the proper channel.
• Interview TA/DA: Only shortlisted candidates meeting the benchmark requirements will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be admissible for the interview phase.
• Equal Opportunity: OPF is an equal opportunity employer. Female candidates are equally encouraged to apply.
• Administrative Rights: The competent authority reserves the absolute right to cancel or postpone the recruitment process at any stage without assigning reasons.

How to Apply Online

Interested candidates matching the profile parameters must process their applications digitally through the designated management consultancy portal:

1. Visit the official career link at https://www.sidathyder.com.pk/careers.
2. Submit your comprehensive online application along with a detailed, updated Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. The detailed role profile, core duties, and explicit responsibilities associated with the Company Secretary position are available for review on the aforementioned website.

Application Closing Date: Complete applications must be successfully submitted on the portal no later than June 07, 2026.

Official Verification & Reference Details

• Hiring Authority: Overseas Pakistanis Foundation (OPF)
• Processing Consultant Portal: Sidat Hyder Morshed Associates
• Official Media Reference Number: PID (I) 9387/25

Expert Application Advice for Candidates

Securing an OPF Grade 11 executive appointment within a federal State-Owned Enterprise requires demonstrating immaculate compliance and high-level structural governance expertise:

• Explicitly Address the SOE Act 2023: Because this role is directly governed by the State-Owned Enterprises (Governance & Operations) Act, 2023, your application stands a much better chance if your CV highlights explicit familiarity with Schedule-IV "Fit and Proper" standards. Make sure your cover notes emphasize your past experience handling public sector corporate boards, compliance auditing, or Ministry interactions.
• Quantify Secretarial Milestones: Don’t just list generic administrative tasks. Structure your experience section to highlight your direct command over organizing board meetings, drafting official statutory resolutions, managing SECP filings, and ensuring corporate transparency under Section 42 rules.
• Format for Executive Screening: Since the recruitment is routed via Sidat Hyder, a premier management consulting firm, the initial screening will be highly analytical. Ensure your digital CV is cleanly formatted, free of complex graphical tables that disrupt scanning tools, and clearly displays your HEC-recognized degrees or professional accounting/secretarial memberships (such as ICAP, ICMAP, or ICS) right at the top.