Director Leadership & Professional Development Center Bahria University Islamabad 2026
Bahria University
Posted Jun 21, 2026
About the Job
Bahria University, an initiative of Pakistan Navy and a leading higher education institution, is inviting applications for the position of Director, Leadership & Professional Development Center (BUHO) at its Head Office, Shangrilla Road, E-8, Islamabad.
The Director will lead the Leadership & Professional Development Center at Bahria University Head Office, with a focus on the development and implementation of training and development modules and the establishment of corporate linkages with renowned public and private universities and institutes across Pakistan. This is an equal opportunity employer position open to all eligible candidates.
Job Details
| Organization | Bahria University (An Initiative of Pakistan Navy) |
| Position | Director – Leadership & Professional Development Center (BUHO) |
| Location | Islamabad (Head Office, Shangrilla Road, E-8) |
| Vacancies | 01 |
| Education | MS / M.Phil., or preferably PhD in the relevant domain |
| Experience | Preferably 15 years of experience of development and implementation of training and development modules and corporate linkage in renowned Public or Private University / Institute of Pakistan |
| Last Date | 07 July 2026 |
| Apply | https://www.bahria.edu.pk/jobs |
Important Notes
- For detailed job description and to apply, please visit https://www.bahria.edu.pk/jobs
- The deadline for submission of application is 07 July 2026
- Only shortlisted candidates meeting the requirements of the post shall be called for interview
How to Apply
- Apply online at: https://www.bahria.edu.pk/jobs
- Last date: 07 July 2026
- Contact: Directorate Human Resource, Bahria University Head Office
- Tel: 051-9263176 / 051-9260002 (Ext: 1246/2076)
How to Prepare for This Role
Bahria University interviews for the Director, Leadership & Professional Development Center are conducted at a senior leadership level. The panel will assess your track record in designing and delivering training and development programs, your experience building corporate linkages with universities and institutions, and your vision for leading a professional development center within a Pakistan Navy initiative. This guide will help you prepare thoroughly.
Bring an updated CV that clearly highlights your 15 years of relevant experience, specifically in training and development module design and implementation, and any corporate or institutional linkages you have established. Include a list of training programs you have designed, partnerships or MOUs you have facilitated, and any leadership roles held at universities or institutes. Carry attested copies of your MS/M.Phil. or PhD degree, experience certificates, CNIC, and a recent photograph.
If you have a PhD in the relevant domain, bring your degree and transcript prominently. Candidates with a PhD and extensive training module development experience at the university level will be at a significant advantage. Prepare a brief portfolio or summary document of key programs you have led.
Be ready to discuss in detail your approach to designing leadership and professional development curricula, how you have structured training and development modules for academic or corporate audiences, and how you have built and maintained corporate linkages between universities and industry or public sector organizations. Review best practices in professional development center management in the Pakistan higher education context.
Bahria University is an HEC-recognized institution operating under Pakistan Navy. The panel will assess how your experience aligns with the academic and institutional values of a defence-affiliated university. Demonstrating familiarity with HEC guidelines for professional development, as well as experience in university-industry partnerships, will strengthen your candidacy significantly.
At Director level, Bahria University panels typically assess strategic thinking and leadership capability. Prepare responses to questions such as: How would you develop the Leadership and Professional Development Center from its current state? How have you created institutional partnerships that produced measurable outcomes? How do you design training programs that align with both academic and organizational goals? What is your approach to measuring the effectiveness of professional development initiatives?
Prepare a concise 3-5 minute presentation or talking points on your vision for a university-based leadership and professional development center, including how you would establish corporate linkages, structure the training calendar, and measure impact. Senior panels at institutions like Bahria University respond well to candidates who arrive with a structured vision rather than only reactive answers.
Arrive early with all original documents, attested copies, and your experience portfolio neatly organized. Dress formally. Speak with authority and precision on training design, institutional leadership, and partnership development. Demonstrate respect for the organizational culture of a Pakistan Navy-affiliated institution. Bahria University values leaders who combine academic credibility with strong institutional relationship-building skills and a proven ability to deliver structured professional development outcomes.
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