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Job Description: Director Advisory

 

About Tabadlab

Tabadlab is an advisory services firm that works with businesses, institutions, and leaders to develop opportunities and solutions for improving economic and social outcomes. We use a systems-thinking approach catalysed by data, technology, behaviour insights, and decision science to deliver sustainable outcomes across a wide spectrum of priorities covering economy, health, education, skills, digital transformation, climate change, and investment and financing. Our current portfolio includes a diverse clientele across public sector organisations, private sector corporations, and local and international development partners.

 

Our mission is to understand, build, and sustain ecosystems for better decision-making. In doing so, we enable leaders, firms, and institutions to achieve better outcomes for all.

 

Tabadlab is expanding its senior management team in Islamabad and looking to hire a dynamic and impact-driven leader to lead an Advisory portfolio at the firm.

 

About the Role

The role reports to the CEO and will be part of the executive management team at Tabadlab. The successful candidate will build and lead an advisory portfolio spanning distinct areas across Tabadlab’s priorities. The portfolio management approach at Tabadlab covers an integrated focus on strategy, project delivery, business growth, research and insights, people management, and ecosystem linkages. This role carries P&L responsibilities and will focus on strengthening Tabadlab’s market leadership across the portfolio.

 

The candidate will be expected to assume ownership of the following:

 

Project Delivery – Lead the project lifecycle from design to close-out with high effectiveness and efficiency. Manage and optimise the project portfolio to ensure high client satisfaction, innovative approaches, a focus on impact-aligned metrics, high-quality outputs, timely delivery, and alignment with Tabadlab’s strategic objectives.

 

Strategy and Growth – Conceive and develop a future-ready pipeline to grow the portfolio by deepening work with existing clients and exploring new segments, markets and service/product lines. Establish streamlined processes and relationships to work with stakeholders across the organisation to close opportunities aligned to business targets. Own key client relationships for portfolio growth through disciplined planning and management.

 

People and Culture – Co-lead the recruitment, onboarding, and growth of the portfolio team to create accelerated pathways for upskilling, reskilling, and progression through a mix of structured and unstructured development opportunities. Contribute actively to adopting and strengthening the culture of excellence, integrity, and purpose at Tabadlab. Work with internal and external experts (non-resident) to create optimal delivery teams for high performance across the portfolio.

 

Ecosystem Engagement – Establish and grow linkages (local and international), relationships, and partnerships with stakeholders across federal and provincial governments, development partners, industry and sector experts, academia and knowledge houses, existing and potential client segments, and service providers.

 

Domain Knowledge – Establish demonstrable leadership in at least two to three domains by developing deep knowledge of vertical/horizontal fundamentals. Stay current with the local and international developments, trends, policies, regulations, governance frameworks, data regimes, sector insights, and interdisciplinary opportunities.

 

Research and Insights – Lead the conceptualisation, research and analysis, design, and publication of knowledge products aligned to the thematic priorities of the portfolio. Work with the communications team to democratise insights from these products, ensuring they inform decisions and actions across relevant stakeholders.

 

Workflows – Innovate existing workflows using design thinking, technology tools, and disruptive resourcing practices to ensure compliance with Tabadlab and client principles for responsible and ethical work products.

 

Cross-organisation Leadership – Work with all teams and functions to advance firm-wide initiatives, strengthen systems and structures, and support shared outputs that enhance Tabadlab’s brand and performance.

 

Qualifications

Master’s degree (or higher) in a relevant field – business administration, management sciences, public policy/administration, economics, social sciences, or related disciplines.

 

Experience and Skills

Relevant experience of 10+ years with demonstrable success in advisory/consulting, including ownership of revenue targets and senior client relationships.

 

Proven track record in building and closing pipelines, negotiating engagements, and delivering portfolio-level outcomes.

 

Demonstrated experience across sectors/industries with multi-dimensional skillset covering research, data and analytics, strategy, management consulting, public sector development, social programmes etc.

 

Excellent writing, presentations, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

 

Strong people leadership with the ability to convene, manage, lead and grow teams by setting shared goals and high standards for quality and timeliness.

Job Description: Manager Advisory

 

About Tabadlab

Tabadlab is an advisory services firm that works with businesses, institutions, and leaders to develop opportunities and solutions for improving economic and social outcomes. We use a systems-thinking approach catalysed by data, technology, behaviour insights, and decision science to deliver sustainable outcomes across a wide spectrum of priorities covering economy, health, education, skills, digital transformation, climate change, and investment and financing. Our current portfolio includes a diverse clientele across public sector organisations, private sector corporations, and local and international development partners.

 

Our mission is to understand, build, and sustain ecosystems for better decision-making. In doing so, we enable leaders, firms, and institutions to achieve better outcomes for all.

 

Tabadlab is expanding its management team in Islamabad and looking to hire a dynamic and impact-driven manager to lead Advisory projects at the firm.

 

About the Role

The role reports to Director Advisory and is part of the management team at Tabadlab. The successful candidate will manage the delivery and growth of an advisory portfolio aligned with Tabadlab’s priorities by translating portfolio direction into strong execution across project delivery, business growth, research and insights, ecosystem engagement, and team management. The role serves as the anchor layer to enable the Director to lead the portfolio of projects and products.

 

The candidate will be expected to assume ownership of the following:

 

Project Delivery – Develop and meticulously implement the portfolio workplan spanning multiple projects. Manage resourcing, scheduling of outputs and deliverables, client and partner interactions, and ensure seamless information flow and coordination across moving parts to support high-quality and timely delivery.

 

Team Management and Development – Manage the onboarding and development of the portfolio team through tailored work allocation, on-the-job training, access to upskilling, exposure to coaching, external engagements, and personalised feedback routines. Work with internal and external stakeholders to recruit and build optimal delivery teams, and to map and support career development trajectories aligned with individual skillsets and long-term goals. Contribute actively to strengthening the culture of excellence, integrity, and purpose at Tabadlab.

 

Domain Knowledge – Enhance and expand skillsets and experience to develop deep knowledge and expertise in at least one domain, with a strong grasp of fundamentals. Translate this into strategic and operational understanding that informs optimised delivery approaches across subject domains. Stay current with local and international developments, trends, policies, regulations, governance frameworks, data regimes, sector insights, and interdisciplinary opportunities.

 

Research and Insights – Contribute to the development of knowledge products and outputs aligned with portfolio priorities by overseeing research, drafting, and analysis for publications. Work with the communication team to support content development that amplifies knowledge products.

 

Workflows – Strengthen delivery workflows using design thinking and technology tools to improve the speed and quality of outputs. Standardise templates, checklists, and review routines, with clear expectations for version control, document structure, source traceability, and validation, to ensure compliance with Tabadlab and client principles for responsible and ethical work products.

 

Ecosystem Engagement – Engage with partners and stakeholders across federal and provincial governments, development partners, industry and sector experts, academia and knowledge houses, and service providers. Maintain domain-specific stakeholder and ecosystem maps, engagement routines, and represent Tabadlab at workshops, conferences and events to elevate strategic engagement opportunities.

 

Growth and Business Development – Support portfolio growth by identifying opportunities, developing proposals, and managing submission processes.

 

Cross-organisation Support – Work with all teams and functions to contribute to firm-wide initiatives to strengthen systems and structures.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a related field – public policy/administration, business
administration/management studies, economics, development studies, social sciences, or related
disciplines.

 

Experience and Skills

Relevant experience of 5+ years managing project delivery, handling client relationships, and independently delivering final outputs. Demonstrable success in advisory/consulting, including leading teams and managing senior client relationships.

 

Strong understanding of data systems, processes, and applied knowledge of development indicators (education, health, climate, education, etc.).

 

Rich and diverse experience of managing in-person and remote teams to deliver on tight schedules.

 

Demonstrated experience across sectors with multi-dimensional skillset covering research, data and analytics, strategy, management consulting, public sector development, social programmes etc.

 

Excellent writing, analytical, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills.

 

Expert level proficiency in word processing, presentations, data processing and AI tools.

Job Description: Associate Strategic Communications

 

About Tabadlab

 

Tabadlab is an advisory services firm that works with businesses, institutions, and leaders to develop opportunities and solutions for improving economic and social outcomes. We use a systems-thinking approach catalysed by data, technology, behaviour insights, and decision science to deliver sustainable outcomes across a wide spectrum of priorities covering economy, health, education, skills, digital transformation, climate change, and investment and financing. Our current portfolio includes a diverse clientele across public sector organisations, private sector corporations, and local and international development partners.

 

Our mission is to understand, build, and sustain ecosystems for better decision-making. In doing so, we enable leaders, firms, and institutions to achieve better outcomes for all.

 

Tabadlab is expanding its Strategic Communications team in Islamabad and is looking to hire an Associate who is a team player, enthusiastic about problem-solving through innovative solutions.

 

About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the firm’s external communication, branding, and design efforts across projects, platforms, and events. The role requires translating complex research and policy ideas into clear, compelling, and visually engaging communication outputs.

 

The candidate will be expected to assume ownership of the following:

 

Content Development – Develop content aligned to brand identity and guidelines including reports, presentations, briefs, digital assets, and event collateral. Translate complex concepts into accessible narratives while maintaining high standards of clarity, accuracy, and quality.

 

Visual Design – Design a range of outputs including reports, presentations, briefs, infographics, and other communication products required to support project and organisational needs.

 

Brand Identity and Design Systems – Support the development and implementation of brand systems, templates, and design guidelines to ensure consistent quality across all external communications and project outputs.

 

Events and Production – Support event delivery, including branding and collateral development, and provide on-ground coordination. Assist with production support for events and other public-facing engagements.

 

Multimedia and Visual Communication – Assist with basic video editing and production for digital platforms and events to support visual storytelling and outreach.

 

Collaboration and Workflows – Work closely with advisory and functional teams to ensure communication outputs align with project objectives and are delivered on time. Stay up to date on emerging trends in content design, communication best practice, and technology tools to continuously improve workflows and outputs.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

Experience and Skills

Proficiency in Figma, Canva, and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, etc).

 

Demonstrable interest in visual and aesthetic design trends and principles.

 

Ability to create and apply brand systems, templates, and design guidelines.

 

Experience in designing for web and digital platforms.

 

Experience in event branding, collateral development, and on-ground coordination.

 

Basic video editing and production skills (CapCut, Premiere Pro, or After Effects).

 

Strong writing, creative conceptualisation, presentation, and analytical skills.

 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, creativity, adaptability, and intellectual curiosity, with a strong commitment to delivering high-quality communication outputs.

Job Description: Associate Advisory

 

About Tabadlab

 

Tabadlab is an advisory services firm that works with businesses, institutions, and leaders to develop opportunities and solutions for improving economic and social outcomes. We use a systems-thinking approach catalysed by data, technology, behaviour insights, and decision science to deliver sustainable outcomes across a wide spectrum of priorities covering economy, health, education, skills, digital transformation, climate change, and investment and financing. Our current portfolio includes a diverse clientele across public sector organisations, private sector corporations, and local and international development partners.

 

Our mission is to understand, build, and sustain ecosystems for better decision-making. In doing so, we enable leaders, firms, and institutions to achieve better outcomes for all.

 

Tabadlab is expanding its advisory team in Islamabad and is looking to hire an Associate who is a team player enthusiastic about problem solving through innovative solutions.

 

About the Role

The role reports to Manager Advisory. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating, managing, and optimising the knowledge base across multiple domains and projects.

 

The candidate will be expected to assume ownership of the following:

 

Knowledge Base – Design, develop and manage an evolving knowledge base of data, frameworks, trends, insights, and technical content using a mix of emerging and legacy tools and methods. Synthesise traceable research using both primary and secondary approaches to support the requirements of the project portfolio.

 

Data Analysis – Identify, source, and process datasets for generating high-quality analytics to contribute to design, delivery, and respective outputs for projects.

 

Designing Solutions – Carry out diagnostics to map, understand, and frame problems, and apply design thinking to develop solutions across a wide range of contexts and priorities.

 

Developing Outputs – Draft and design a range of outputs including notes, reports, presentations, papers, infovisuals, or other products as required to present information, analysis, and insights to service project requirements.

 

Task Management – Implement agile and proactive approaches to track and manage task clusters across a range of internal and external workstreams.

 

Workflows – Stay abreast of emerging developments in technology tools to continuously upgrade workflows through automation and use of collaborative platforms.

 

Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

Experience and Skills
Relevant experience of at least one year.

 

Sound understanding of project management, research and analysis, critical thinking, and problem-solving. Advanced proficiency in prompting is a must.

 

Excellent writing and analytical skills.

 

Expert level proficiency in word processing and presentation/publishing tools e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Google Workspace.

 

High proficiency in data processing tools e.g. MS Excel, Stata, SPSS, R.

 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate high attention to detail, proactivity in assigned tasks and responsibilities, and intellectual curiosity.

Job Description: Analyst (Advisory)

 

About Tabadlab

 

Tabadlab is an advisory services firm that works with businesses, institutions, and leaders to develop opportunities and solutions for improving economic and social outcomes. We use a systems-thinking approach catalysed by data, technology, behaviour insights, and decision science to deliver sustainable outcomes across a wide spectrum of priorities covering economy, health, education, skills, digital transformation, climate change, and investment and financing. Our current portfolio includes a diverse clientele across public sector organisations, private sector corporations, and local and international development partners.

 

Our mission is to understand, build, and sustain ecosystems for better decision-making. In doing so, we enable leaders, firms, and institutions to achieve better outcomes for all.

 

Tabadlab is expanding its senior management team in Islamabad and looking to hire a dynamic and impact-driven leader to lead an Advisory portfolio at the firm.

 

Description
The role reports to Manager Advisory. The successful candidate will be responsible for executing multidisciplinary tasks across a range of functions and domains.

The candidate will be expected to assume ownership of the following:

 

Research – Carry out secondary and primary research to support the requirements of the project portfolio. Secondary research will include desk review of scholarly and other sources including journals, books, papers, reports, and administrative documents. Primary research will
include interviews, consultations, and surveys with stakeholders across a wide spectrum.

 

Data Analysis – Identify, source, and process datasets for generating high-quality analytics to contribute to design, delivery, and respective outputs for projects.

 

Developing Outputs – Draft and design a range of outputs including notes, reports, presentations, papers, infovisuals, and other products as required to present information and analysis for the respective deliverables.

 

Coordination, Logistics, and Information Flow – Design and implement optimised flows for information, updates, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders to enable timely decisions.

 

Cross-functional Support – Work with teams and stakeholders across different units to support organisational priorities.

 

Content Development – Leverage research, data, and insights across the portfolio to generate content and insights for amplification through digital platforms.

 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher.

 

Experience and Skills

Research and analysis, critical thinking, and problem solving. Advanced proficiency in prompting is a must.

 

Excellent writing and analytical skills.

 

Expert level proficiency in word processing and presentation/publishing tools e.g. Word, PowerPoint, Canva, Google Workspace.

 

High proficiency in data processing tools e.g. MS Excel, Stata, SPSS, R.

 

The ideal candidate will demonstrate ability to multi-task, show high attention to detail, proactivity in assigned tasks and responsibilities, and intellectual curiosity.