FOSPAH Islamabad Jobs 2026: Apply Online for Legal & Administrative Posts

Job Overview & Highlights

• Organization: Federal Ombudsperson Secretariat for Protection Against Harassment (FOSPAH)

• Location: Islamabad, Pakistan

• Employment Type: Regular Basis

• Category: Government / Legal & Administrative

• Gender: Male / Female (Women, minorities, and PWDs encouraged)

• Application Mode: Online

Vacancies, Qualification & Experience

Deputy Director (Legal) Responsibilities:

• Review complaints, assist in case triage, and draft findings, orders, and recommendations for the Ombudsperson's approval.

• Conduct legal research on harassment jurisprudence, property rights, and relevant precedents.

• Ensure statutory timelines and procedural fairness are met at every stage.

• Draft subordinate legislation, rules, and internal procedural guidelines.

• Prepare legal opinions and briefing notes on emerging legal issues and appellate risk.

• Vet all writ petitions and other cases filed before courts, tribunals, and other fora involving FOSPAH.

• Liaise with the President's Secretariat on the disposal of representations.

• Represent FOSPAH, coordinate with outside legal counsel, and prepare para-wise comments, replies, and documentation.

• Track pending litigation, advise Inquiry Committees, and support training by Legal Advisors and enquiry officers.

• Develop material and deliver training on FOSPAH Laws for outreach and awareness programs.

• Provide legal input for MOUs, partnerships, and international engagements (e.g., OIC Ombudsman Association).

• Supervise Law Officers, Assistant Directors (Legal), ALOs, and Interns, and contribute to FOSPAH annual reports.

Staff Officer Responsibilities:

• Perform duties as Personal Staff Officer (PSO) to the Hon'ble Ombudsperson FOSPAH.

• Coordinate and liaise with government offices, corporate entities, and NGOs for official meetings, conferences, and seminars nationally and internationally.

• Compile briefs, summaries, and background material on key operational issues.

• Draft and process official correspondence, tracking pending decisions and deadlines.

• Support the Communications Department for media coordination, interviews, and public engagements.

• Arrange travel, logistics, and security arrangements for official visits.

Assistant Director (Legal) Responsibilities:

• Assist in reviewing, researching, and preparing departmental cases, including gathering evidence and relevant materials.

• Conduct directed research on harassment jurisprudence, property rights, and legal precedents.

• Vet and assist in preparing writ petitions and court cases, supporting representation and counsel coordination.

• Provide preliminary legal advice under the guidance of the Deputy Director (Legal).

• Assist in drafting SOPs, subordinate legislation, and procedural guidelines.

• Maintain and update the legal case database ensuring accuracy and quality.

• Prepare weekly institutional statements and case-disposal statistics for the Ombudsperson.

• Support research on strengthening FOSPAH governing Acts and liaise with the President's Secretariat on representations.

• Coordinate with Communications and Training teams to disseminate FOSPAH's mandate and supervise legal interns.