Chairman Post – Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) 2025

Chairman – Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA)

The Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Pakistan, is seeking to appoint a dynamic and visionary professional as the Chairman of the Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) on a five-year contractual basis. This high-profile leadership role is open to individuals with at least 25 years of professional experience, including a minimum of 8 years in a senior management or strategic role. Eligible candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in engineering, business administration, management, finance, or be a member of a recognized professional body, or a senior civil servant (BPS-21 or above).

The Chairman will lead WAPDA in overseeing the planning, development, and execution of major water and power projects under the WAPDA Act. This position offers a competitive remuneration package under the MP-I scale and is open to candidates on an open merit basis. It’s a rare opportunity to shape Pakistan’s infrastructure landscape and contribute to national growth through visionary leadership.

📌 Position Details

✅ Eligibility / Qualifications

The candidate must meet at least one of the following academic criteria:

• Hold a graduate degree in engineering from a university recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC), or
• Possess a master’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, or Finance from a recognized institution, or
• Be a member of a recognized body of professional accountants, or
• Be a civil servant in BPS-21 or above (retired or serving), or an officer at an equivalent position in the public sector.

🧠 Experience

• Minimum 25 years of professional experience in public or private sector.
• At least 8 years must be in a senior management or leadership role, with proven capabilities in managing large-scale infrastructure, financial operations, strategic planning, or public policy execution.

🛠️ Areas of Responsibility / Job Description

The Chairman WAPDA will be responsible for:

1. Planning and oversight of water resource development and power generation across Pakistan under WAPDA’s constitutional and operational mandates.
2. Acting as the Chief Executive Officer of WAPDA, managing all technical, financial, and administrative matters.
3. Coordinating with federal/provincial departments, international donors, ministries, and agencies for the execution and monitoring of water and power projects.
4. Ensuring compliance with WAPDA’s founding legal framework (WAPDA Act 1958, amended up to Act 2003).
5. Managing project planning, budgeting, finance, HR, and procurement functions of the organization.
6. Ensuring on-time and cost-effective completion of mega infrastructure projects such as dams, hydropower stations, and water supply systems.
7. Carrying out any additional assignments from the Ministry of Water Resources or Federal Government.

📥 How to Apply

Eligible candidates must apply by submitting a complete application along with:

• Detailed CV
• Attested copies of academic and professional documents
• CNIC
• Recent photograph

📌 Submission Deadline:
Applications must be received within 15 days from the publication of this advertisement.

📎 Application Address:
Applications should be sent to:

Muhammad Afzal Sadaf Haral
Section Officer (Admin)
Ministry of Water Resources
☎ 051-9210842

🌐 Official Website Links:

• www.mowr.gov.pk
• www.wapda.gov.pk