Job Description

Position: Project Director
Organization: National Incubation Center (NIC) Faisalabad
Location: Faisalabad, Pakistan
Sector Focus: Agritech & Innovation

Role Overview

The Project Director will lead and manage the National Incubation Center (NIC) Faisalabad, Pakistan’s first agritech-focused incubator. The role entails providing strategic leadership, overseeing overall management of the incubator, engaging stakeholders, fostering community building, and ensuring impactful outcomes for startups and the broader agritech ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

1. Incubator Leadership & Strategy

• Provide strategic direction to position NIC Faisalabad as the leading agritech innovation hub in Pakistan.
• Design and implement incubation programs, mentorship frameworks, and startup support initiatives tailored to agritech needs.
• Develop annual plans, performance metrics, and reporting systems to evaluate impact and outcomes.

2. Startup Support & Development

• Mentor and guide startups on business development, fundraising, technology adoption, and scaling strategies.
• Facilitate access to resources, networks, industry linkages, and technical expertise.
• Oversee training programs, workshops, and specialized bootcamps to accelerate startup growth.

3. Program Management & Operations

• Manage day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth execution of incubation programs, events, and activities.
• Oversee budgets, resources, and reporting in compliance with program requirements.
• Ensure the incubator provides a modern, collaborative, and well-maintained workspace.

4. Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build and sustain strong partnerships with investors, industry leaders, academia, government agencies, and agritech innovators.
• Lead outreach efforts to attract high-potential agritech ideas and founders.
• Represent NIC Faisalabad at local, national, and international platforms to showcase its work and opportunities.

5. Community Building & Ecosystem Development

• Foster a vibrant entrepreneurial community in Faisalabad with strong connections to the broader agritech ecosystem.
• Engage stakeholders through events, hackathons, networking sessions, and knowledge-sharing forums.
• Advocate for agritech innovation and entrepreneurship as key drivers of economic growth.

Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of relevant leadership experience in startup incubation, SME development, innovation management, or agribusiness.
• Strong understanding of Pakistan’s startup ecosystem and agritech landscape.
• Proven track record in managing programs, partnerships, and multi-stakeholder initiatives.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and relationship-building skills.

Key Competencies

• Strategic leadership with strong operational management skills.
• Ability to mentor, inspire, and empower startups.
• Strong capability in investor relations and partnership building.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a passion for innovation and impact.
• Effective facility and team management for efficient operations.