GOVERNMENT OF PAKISTAN

Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training

POSITION VACANT

CHAIRPERSON
Higher Education Commission (HEC), Islamabad, Pakistan

Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan is the apex national body to promote Higher Education in the country by ensuring quality, standards, and equitable access. HEC is responsible for formulating higher education policy, quality assurance to meet international standards, providing accreditation of academic degrees, the development of new institutions and the uplift of existing institutions in Pakistan.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

The applicant shall:

• Have a minimum of 15 years of experience in the field of Higher Education with at least 10 years of post Ph.D. experience.
• Have a distinguished portfolio of research publications.
• Be a person of international eminence with academic and administrative experience in Higher Education.
• Detailed eligibility criteria is available at www.njp.gov.pk

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

The Higher Education Commission (HEC) is seeking a distinguished person of international eminence with extensive experience in the field of Higher Education. The candidate must be well-versed in academics, research, administration/management, policy formulation, have experience of teaching at a prestigious University(ies) and have proven leadership qualities. The candidate must be a self-driven, committed and highly professional person to ensure achievement of the goals set by the Government for Higher Education.

TERMS OF APPOINTMENT

The Chairperson HEC shall be appointed by the Prime Minister for a period of 02 years, extendable for one more similar term as provided under law and will be entitled to draw "Chairperson HEC Salary Package" as approved by the controlling authority.

APPLICATION

Appropriately experienced candidates may submit applications by attaching:

• A detailed CV which must highlight areas of excellence and prominent accomplishments, achievements, awards and publications.
• Names of confidential referees (05 in number, from immediate supervisors, peers and those who reported to the applicant).
• Copies of testimonials, experience certificates and any other documentary proof of accomplishments.
• A written statement (not more than 1,000 words) which addresses the question: “Why do you wish to apply & why do you think you are qualified for this post?”.
• A passport sized picture.

at the National Job Portal (www.njp.gov.pk) on or before 10th September, 2025.

Those already in Government / Semi Government service are required to apply through proper channel. Only shortlisted candidates will be called for interview for which no TA/DA will be admissible.