Director Program & Research LUMS Job in Lahore
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Director Program & Research LUMS Job in Lahore

Position Purpose: The Director Program & Research will lead all the Program related activities of ASP-LUMS including Trainings, Research, Internship Program and Learning Management System.

Main Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic oversight and leadership to the work of Program areas including Trainings, Research, Internships, and Learning Management System
  • Develop year 4 and year 5 Annual Work plan, training calendar, Research Agenda as well as internship plan
  • Ensure a robust plan for sustainability of the Internship Program beyond the life of the project
  • Identify Research topics at the beginning of each year for conducting Research and to meet targets set in the Annual Work plan
  • Produce a quarterly Progress Report on Training, Research, Internship, Learning Management System and material development activities
  • Oversee the functioning of Learning Management   System and launch of refresher programs through LMS.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in program deliverables
  • Prepare budget for program consultation  with Finance and ensure utilization of budget
  • Organize periodic workshops through international Consultants for effective Management of LMS.
  • Liaise proactively with key stake holders including LUMS Faculty, USAID, ASP Implementing Partners and Partnering Academic Institutes to ensure targets are delivered on time and in full.
  • Prepare Program evaluation reports to identify areas of improvement
  • Any other Assignment to be given by COP

Education, Qualification & Skills Required:

  • A Masters Degree in Social Sciences/Management Sciences from an HEC recognized university.
  • At least 12-15 years of experience in concerned area particularly in development sector, academia and research; of which at least 6-8 years at a senior/leadership level.
  • Good interpersonal skills
  • Excellent verbal/written communications skills
  • Ability to lead teams and work with multiple stakeholders
  • Must be able to effectively manage and deliver multiple and competing priorities
  • Ability to think strategically
  • Ability to develop innovative strategies for program deliverables
  • Knowledge of Windows operating system, Word, and PowerPoint

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About LUMS

The Lahore University of Management Sciences, or LUMS, is a residential research university located in Lahore, Pakistan. LUMS was established in 1984 by a group of industrialists and professionals belonging to some of Pakistan's private and public sector corporations. According to the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan, LUMS is the top ranked Pakistani university among institutions that offer degrees in Business Management and Information Technology in South Asia.