Job Advertisement 16-Sep-2024 in National Heritage and culture Division Islamabad

Vacancy Announcement: Executive Director, Lok Virsa

Organization: Government of Pakistan, National Heritage and Culture Division, Islamabad
Position: Executive Director, Lok Virsa (National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage)

Key Details:

• Pay Package: Equivalent to MP-II as per Finance Division's guidelines
• Tenure: Contract-based, initially for 3 years, extendable by up to 2 years based on satisfactory performance
• Age Limit: Maximum of 62 years (as of the closing date for application submission)

Minimum Qualification & Experience:

• Option 1:
  PhD in relevant fields (Sociology, Ethnology, Anthropology, Folklore, Management Sciences, Mass Communication, Media Studies, or related disciplines) from an HEC-recognized university or equivalent foreign qualification, with 10 years of relevant professional experience.

• Option 2:
  Master's degree in the same relevant fields from an HEC-recognized university or equivalent foreign qualification, with 14 years of relevant professional experience.

  • Additional Consideration:
    Knowledge or research in art and culture will be considered as an added experience.

• Note:
  Candidates with foreign qualifications must obtain an equivalence certificate from HEC before final selection.

Application Process:

• Submit applications using the prescribed proforma, along with attested copies of educational and other relevant documents.
• Applications must be sent within 15 days of the advertisement's publication.
• Government employees should apply through the proper channel.

Selection Process:

• Eligibility and selection will be made according to government policy.
• Shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. No TA/DA will be provided for the interview.
• Selected candidates from government or autonomous bodies will be required to resign or retire before taking up the new assignment.

Additional Information:

• The application form, job description, and details about the National Institute of Folk and Traditional Heritage (NIFTH) are available at:
  • www.lokvirsa.org.pk
  • www.heritage.pakistan.gov.pk
• Candidates can also apply through the National Job Portal: https://njp.gov.pk

Contact Information:

Section Officer (Heritage-II)
National Heritage and Culture Division
4th Floor, Kohsar Block, Pak Secretariat, Islamabad
Phone: 051-9222759
PID(1)1948/2024