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Deputy Director Operations & Collaboration

Last Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026


Job Detail


Job Ref #:
Job/6017/01/15/2026

Age Limit:
30
  • 55

    Experience:

    Posted Date:
    Thursday, January 15, 2026

    Salary:
    Market Competitive




    Job Description:

    Qualification & Experience:

    Essential:

    • Master's degree in International Relations, Political Science, China Studies, Strategic Studies, Public Policy, Management, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized university with 5-7 years of relevant professional experience in academia, research organizations, international organization, policy institutions, or higher education administration.

    Desirable:

    • PhD in China Studies, International Relations, Strategic Studies, Public Policy, or a related field.
    • Prior experience of collaboration with Chinese universities, think tanks, or organizations in Pakistan or China.
    • Prior 8-10 years experience working with Chinese universities, think tanks, cultural centers, or business organizations.
    • Experience in managing international collaborations, exchange programs, joint research projects and raising funds.
    • Hands-on experience in organizing international conferences, seminars, webinars, and cultural events.

    Key Responsibilities:

    • Implement CSC's strategic objectives and advisory role on China Studies at NUST.
    • Coordinate and strengthen linkages between NUST and Chinese universities, think tanks, businesses, and relevant offices, especially in the areas of social sciences.
    • Facilitate MoUs and collaborative activities (academics, research, exchanges, events) in line with NUST SoPs.
    • Support organization of seminars, conferences, webinars, and roundtable discussions.
    • Oversee academic, cultural, and outreach activities, including Chinese cultural events and festivals.
    • Supervise publications, including CSC newsletter and future journal initiatives.
    • Facilitate student-focused initiatives such as internships, exchanges, Chinese language programs.
    • Maintain liaison with Chinese counterparts and other reputable institutions for funding, visits, and jointly sponsored research/events.
    • Perform the function of visiting faculty within NUST, when asked for.
    • Oversee day-to-day operations of the China Study Centre, ensuring smooth implementation of programs, events, and activities in compliance with NUST policies and SoPs.
    • Serve as the focal point for liaison, coordination, and follow-up with internal NUST stakeholders and external partners, including official delegations and institutional visits.
    • Strive for CSC's financial independence through partnership and Collaboration.
    • Any other assigned tasks.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

    Essential:

    • Strong ability to collaborate with academia, think tanks, government institutions and international organization.

    Desirable:

    • To maintain strong professional relationships with Chinese universities, think tanks, and organizations.

    Training/Certification:

    Formal training, certification, or academic exposure in Chinese language, culture, or SinoPakistan relations.

    Terms & 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.
    • Only selected candidates will be contacted and issued offer letter.
    • Candidates serving in Govt departments, Armed forces may apply through their respective parent department / organizations.
    • 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.

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