Job Details

• Job Reference

  Job/SS-94/09/04/2026

• Institute

  Jinnah School of Public Policy and Leadership

• Department

  Department of General Education

• Age Limit

  35 - 55

• Posted Date

  Sep 4, 2026

Experience Required

Essential

12 years relevant experience in University/institution/government department.

Desirable

Experience in partnerships, community engagement, development sector, CSR, university-industry linkages, institutional relations, resource mobilization, or project management will given preference.

Qualification

Essential

Master’s degree in Public Policy, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Marketing, International Relations, Education, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized institution.

Desirable

MBA/MPA/MAS from an HEC-recognized institution.

Required Skills

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Strong communication skills (both writing & spoken)

Good interpersonal communication skills

Strong decision making & problem solving skills etc.

Good command & control abilities

Clear understanding of administrative requirements of a university

Knowledge of CSR, sustainability, SDGs, civic engagement, social innovation, and development-sector practices

Ability to develop strategic partnerships and convert networking opportunities into sustainable collaborations

Proficiency in MS Office and digital collaboration and communication tools

Key Responsibilities

To lead the development and management of strategic external partnerships that advance the Civic Engagement Centre (CEC) objectives in civic engagement, community development, social impact, sustainability, research, and innovation, while mobilizing resources, expertise, and opportunities aligned with NUST’s strategic priorities

a) Develop and implement a comprehensive external partnerships and collaborations strategy for the Center.

b) Support the administrative scope of NUST student community for various civic engagement activities

c) Implementation of General Education (GE) Character Building Attributes (CBAs) in liaison with Schools and other GE courses

d) Identify, map, and engage potential national and international partners aligned with the Center’s mandate and strategic priorities.

e) Establish and maintain strong working relationships with government bodies, corporate sector, NGOs, INGOs, development agencies, donor organizations, academic institutions, think tanks, and community organizations.

f) Lead the development and negotiation of MoUs, partnership agreements, Letters of Intent, project proposals, and other collaboration frameworks.

g) Develop strategic partnerships for community engagement, civic leadership, sustainability, social innovation, research, volunteering, and capacity building.

h) Explore and facilitate funding, grants, sponsorships, CSR partnerships, and other resource-mobilization opportunities for Center initiatives.

i) Coordinate with NUST schools, departments, centers, and relevant offices to develop interdisciplinary and institutional partnerships.

j) Represent the Center at external meetings, conferences, forums, consultations, networking events, and stakeholder engagements.

k) Develop joint projects and programs with external partners and ensure effective coordination from concept development through implementation and closure.

l) Maintain a structured database of institutional partners, partnership agreements, ongoing collaborations, and potential partnership opportunities.

m) Monitor the performance and effectiveness of external partnerships and prepare periodic reports on partnership outcomes, impact, and opportunities.

n) Develop partnership proposals, concept notes, presentations, briefing papers, donor pitches, and other communication materials.

o) Facilitate knowledge exchange, expert engagement, internships, fellowships, training programs, volunteer opportunities, and other opportunities emerging from partnerships.

p) Identify opportunities for international collaboration and represent the Center in relevant regional and global networks.

q) Develop mechanisms to document and communicate the social impact and institutional value generated through external collaborations.

r) Coordinate with relevant NUST offices to ensure compliance with institutional policies and procedures governing external partnerships.

s) Support the DD (Academic Programs and Curriculum Development) for development, review, and quality enhancement of academic course (s) and other responsibilities related to the Center’s mandate.

t) Perform any other duties assigned by the competent authority.

Term and Conditions

Candidates are required to attach scanned copies of their documents (Academics / Professional).

Last education certificate/degree must be attested/verified by HEC.

Candidates may be considered ineligible for the post due to any of the following reasons:

• 3rd Div in academic career / weak academic profile.

• NUST employees with less than one year of service with NUST and / or absence of NOC from Head of Institution.

• In process of pursuing a required degree.

• Medically unfit.

Candidates serving in Govt departments or Armed forces will be required to furnish a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their respective parent department / organization.

Internal candidates must obtain prior consent from their respective institution/department before applying for the position.

Late / incomplete applications will be ignored. Only short-listed candidates will be considered / called for test / interview and no TA / DA will be admissible.

NUST reserves the right to cancel, modify / terminate the recruitment program due to any reason, without notice, at any time