Job Advertisement 18-Feb-2024 in Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Islamabad

Government of Pakistan Ministry of Federal Education & Professional Training
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
QUAID-E-AZAM CHAIR IN PAKISTAN STUDIES AT HONG KONG BAPTIST UNIVERSITY, HONG KONG SAR
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, in lieu of the MOU signed with the University of Hong Kong Baptist University Hong Kong, is inviting applications to fill the prestigious position of "Quaid-e-Azam Chair Pakistan Studies" at Hong Kong Baptist University, Hong Kong. The position is open to all serving in the rank of Associate Professor or above on a regular basis in public as well as private universities.
BASIC ELIGIBILITY
▸ PhD degree from a HEC-recognized university/institution in Urdu language, literature, Pakistan studies, history, political science, international relations, international trade, or development economics.
▸ Having significant post Ph. D teaching/research experience in a recognized university/center research organization.
▸ A respectable number of publications in the last 5 years in HEC-recognized journals.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
▸ A maximum of 60 years of age on the closing date of the advertisement will be eligible.
▸ Must be proficient in the English language.
▸ Familiarity with the culture, institutions, and people of the host country.
Capacity and competence of leadership to project the language, history, and culture of Pakistan in the host country.
▸ Experience in mentoring, advocacy, communication, organizational (government/semi-government at senior level), budget management, research grants, diplomacy, media relations as spokespersons, and demonstrated involvement in academic staff associations, etc.
Membership in professional or academic bodies, supported by documentary evidence.
▸ Research leading to quality publications during the tenure abroad is desirable.
▸ Proficiency in computer skills.
▸ Should have social as well as interpersonal skills to encourage a good image of Pakistan.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
▸ The tenure of the appointment will initially be for a period of three (03) years on a deputation basis/contract basis, extendable to a maximum of two years on a yearly basis, subject to satisfactory performance on a quarterly basis.
▸ The pay and allowances would be equivalent to BS-20 and BS-21 on the prescribed terms and conditions of the Government of Pakistan.
LAST DATE OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION
The hard copy of the application, along with the CV, supporting documents, and application form, should reach the undersigned within 15 days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the press. All applicants are also required to submit an online application at www.mofept.gov.pk Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
► Those already in Government/Semi-Government service are required to apply through the proper channel.
▸ Only short-listed candidates in order of merit will be called for interview.
►NO TA/DA shall be admissible for an interview.
▸ The Ministry reserves the right not to fill the vacancy without assigning any reason thereof.
(SEHRISH KHAN)
Section Officer (PT-II) I Phone: 051-9208867
Room No.133, First Floor, C-Block Pakistan Secretariat Islamabad.
Online applications are to be submitted at www.mofept.gov.pk
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