Director

About the Job

The NFC-IEFR Board invites applications from highly qualified, dynamic, and competent professionals or educationists for appointment as Director for a term of three years. The Director shall serve as the executive and academic head of the institute, stationed at the Faisalabad campus on a full-time basis. In this capacity, the Director is responsible before the Board of Directors (BoD) of NFC-IEFR as per the applicable law. The institute is a modern educational and research entity focused on industry-aligned Engineering and Technology programs in affiliation with the University of Engineering & Technology, Lahore.

Qualifications

• Academic Background: An advanced qualification (PhD) in Engineering, Natural Sciences, Computer Science, or Administrative/Management Sciences from a university or Degree Awarding Institute (DAI) recognized by the Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan.
• Research Excellence: A minimum of 15 publications in impact factor or HEC-recognized journals. It is preferable that at least five of these publications were produced within the last five years.
• Governance Standards: The candidate must meet the Fit & Proper Criteria under the SECP Public Sector Companies (Appointment of CEO) Guidelines, 2015.
• Legal Acumen: A clear understanding of statutory duties, fiduciary responsibilities, and corporate governance obligations of a Chief Executive under the Companies Act, 2017, along with the ability to work with Government shareholders, Boards, regulators, and key stakeholders.

Experience

• Professional Standing: Minimum of ten (10) years of managerial experience in higher education institutions or nationally reputed regulatory/accreditation bodies, including organizations engaged in education policy, research, and development.
• Leadership Role: Out of the required 10 years, at least three (3) years must be in a senior leadership role (C-suite level), such as Managing Director, Chief Executive Officer, Director General, or Director.
• Age Limit: The upper age limit is 55 years (relaxable by two years by the competent authority on recommendation of the Selection Board).

Terms of Reference & Instructions

• Documentation: Only qualifications and experience supported by attached documentary proof will be considered.
• Application Addendum: Candidates must provide the following details in addition to filling the application form:

• a. Length of Service
• b. Number of Research publications (Mention Impact Factor / Category) / Books / Monographs / Patents.
• c. Academic performance (No. of M.Phil / PhD Produced / Awards / Research grants / HEC best teacher award).
• d. Post-PhD Qualification.
• e. Administrative experience.
• f. Foreign degree holders must provide equivalence certificate issued by the HEC.

• Concept Paper: Applicants are required to submit a 2-3 page Concept Paper detailing an actionable vision for NFC-IEFR. Focus areas include financial sustainability, academic excellence, digital innovation, and global ranking strategies.

• Professional Conduct: Submissions must be formal, results-oriented, and demonstrate clear policy coherence.

• Application Submission: Applicants should submit applications along with photocopies of testimonials, research work/publications (first page), 1x1 photograph, and certificates of distinction on the prescribed form.

• Current Employees: Those in service should apply through the proper channel by the due date and submit service certificates issued by their present and former employers.

• Transparency: Candidates should submit a separate list of attached documents with signature.

• Verification: In-case any educational document or any other document provided by the applicant is found incorrect/fake at any stage, the candidate will be disqualified immediately.

• Discretion: The Institute reserves the right to cancel or not to fill the advertised post without assigning any reason. Incomplete or late applications shall be rejected without intimation.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must submit their applications, along with their CVs, departmental permission, and supporting documents, on the National Job Portal.

Deadline for submission: June 5, 2026.

Note: Shortlisted candidates, who meet the criteria, will be called for interview. No TA/DA would be admissible.