Offered Salary: 200,000+ PKR Age: 50+ years Gender: Both Skills Level: Expert Location: Islamabad, Pakistan Organization: Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training Posted on: 2026-08-26

Basic Eligibility

Candidates must hold a PhD degree from an HEC-recognized university or institution in a relevant research area in the humanities or social science.
Applicants should have an excellent record of teaching and research.
Candidates will normally be at the level of Associate Professor or above.

Other Requirements

A maximum of 55 years of age on the closing date of the advertisement will be eligible.
Candidates must be proficient in the English language.
Familiarity with the culture, institutions, and people of the host country is required.
Capacity and competence of leadership to project the language, history, and culture of Pakistan in the host country.
Experience in mentoring, advocacy, communication, organizational work at senior level, budget management, research grants, diplomacy, media relations as spokespersons, and demonstrated involvement in academic staff associations.
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 and strong social and interpersonal skills are necessary.

Responsibilities

The visiting fellow will engage with students and scholars on Pakistan's history, culture, people, national and regional languages, eminent literary figures, geography and regional, economic and political environment in line with the academic requirements of the University.
Engage with university staff in the teaching of Urdu, Pakistan Studies, Pakistani literature, history, society and culture at the University.
Interact with academic community of the University with a view to positively contribute to the relations between Pakistani academic community and the University.
Attend weekly seminars held at the Centre of South Asian Studies during the academic year and other academic fora on relevant issues in the University.
Work with University staff to organize and conduct conferences, seminars, symposia, workshops or Art exhibitions showcasing Pakistan's culture.

Perks and Privileges

The Ministry will provide pay, allowances, research funds, travel costs including return flights for the Visiting Fellow and family members, visa costs, housing and rent for the Visiting Fellow, as determined by the Government of Pakistan and in line with the MOU.

Terms and Conditions

The tenure of the appointment will initially be for a period of three years on a deputation basis or 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.

Submission of Application

Applicants are required to submit their applications, along with their CVs, departmental permission and supporting documents, on the national Job portal https://njp.gov.pk/ within thirty days from the date of publication of this advertisement in the press.
Applications received after the due date will not be considered.
Those already in Government or Semi-Government service are required to apply through the proper channel.
Only short-listed candidates will be called for interview and no TA/DA shall be admissible.

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