Managing Director (Academics)

Role Overview

The Punjab Education, Curriculum, Training & Assessment Authority (PECTAA), under the School Education Department, Government of the Punjab, seeks a highly qualified Managing Director (Academics). This contract position, for a term of three (3) years at MPS-I pay scale, involves leading all academic functions of the Authority, including curriculum development, assessment strategies, and teacher training programs. The role is based in Lahore.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide strategic direction and leadership for all academic programs, curriculum development, and assessment processes within PECTAA.
• Oversee the design, implementation, review, and evaluation of curriculum and textbook development initiatives.
• Lead the development and execution of robust assessment strategies and ensure the quality and validity of educational assessments.
• Manage and enhance teacher training programs and oversee academic administration functions.
• Collaborate with national and international educational bodies, experts, and stakeholders to enhance academic standards and outcomes.

Eligibility Criteria

Qualification:
PhD or MPhil/MS or Master's/BS (16 years education, at least 2nd Division or 2.5 CGPA) in Education, Curriculum Studies, Assessment, Public Policy, Educational Policy, Social Sciences or any other relevant field from a well-reputed international or national institute duly recognized by HEC.

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years (after Master's/BS) of experience in Curriculum, Textbook Development, Assessment, Teachers Training or Academic Administration in a public/private sector organization.
• Minimum 7 years (after MPhil/MS) of experience in Curriculum, Textbook Development, Assessment, Teachers Training or Academic Administration in a public/private sector organization.
• Minimum 5 years (after PhD) of experience in Curriculum, Textbook Development, Assessment, Teachers Training or Academic Administration in a public/private sector organization.

Age Limit:
35 - 55 years.

Salary

The position is offered at Management Position Scale I (MPS-I).

How to Apply

Detailed Terms of Reference (TORs) and application guidelines are available on the official website of PECTAA (http://www.pectaa.edu.pk), Punjab Job Portal (jobs.punjab.gov.pk) and LinkedIn (http://www.linkedin.com/company/106974721/admin/dashboard/).
Application must contain a duly filled-in form (available at the official website of PECTAA), CV, copies of all educational and experience certificates, a copy of CNIC, and any other relevant credentials. Applications of eligible candidates must reach the following address by post before the close of office hours on 23rd May 2025:

DIRECTOR (ADMN & HR)
PECTAA Headquarter, adjacent to Pilot School Link Wahdat Road,
Allama Iqbal Town, Lahore.

Important Notes:

• Age relaxation as per government policy is already included in the age limits mentioned.
• Incomplete or late applications shall not be entertained.
• Only eligible candidates will be contacted for an interview.
• No TA/DA will be admissible.
• PECTAA reserves the right to stop/cancel the recruitment process of advertised posts at any stage without assigning any reason.
• PECTAA is an equal opportunity employer.

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