The Project Head - Islamabad Campus will lead and coordinate the administrative, project development, resource mobilization, and external stakeholder engagement activities related to the establishment of the IBA Islamabad Campus. The role will ensure effective coordination with DHA, IBA Foundation, Government authorities, consultants, contractors, and other relevant stakeholders to facilitate timely project execution.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Lead and coordinate all administrative and project-related activities for the IBA Islamabad Campus, ensuring timely progress against agreed milestones.
Coordinate with DHA and relevant authorities regarding campus construction, permissions, NOCs, regulatory requirements, and other approvals.
Facilitate coordination with Government departments, law enforcement agencies, and other regulatory authorities for required permissions and clearances.
Support resource mobilization and stakeholder engagement with IBA Foundation, DHA, and other potential partners/donors.
Coordinate with project consultants, architects, contractors, procurement, finance, and other internal teams for development of BoQ-based drawings, project planning, procurement, and execution.
Facilitate the establishment and functioning of the Islamabad Campus Managing Committee, including coordination among IBA, DHA, and other designated stakeholders.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE:
Bachelors degree preferably in Engineering, Architecture, Project Management, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related discipline from an HEC-recognized University/Institute. A Masters degree or relevant professional qualification will be preferred.
15+ years of relevant professional experience. 8 to 10 years of relevant experience in project administration, infrastructure/project development, stakeholder management, government liaison, or institutional development.
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:
Strong skills in project planning, documentation, stakeholder coordination, regulatory compliance, and project monitoring.
Working knowledge of BoQs, construction/project documentation, procurement processes, NOCs, and government regulatory procedures.
Project & Administrative Management.
Government & Stakeholder Liaison.
Infrastructure Development.
Resource Mobilization
Manager - Media & Marketing Services will be responsible for the planning, management, coordination, execution, and evaluation of IBAs institutional marketing, media relations, public relations, branding, advertising, and promotional initiatives. Working under the strategic direction of the Head - Marketing & Communications, the position will translate institutional priorities into effective marketing campaigns, media engagement, digital initiatives, brand visibility, and marketing-service deliverables.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Marketing & Campaign Management: Plan and execute integrated campaigns across digital, print, outdoor, electronic, ATL, BTL, events, activations, and emerging platforms, including performance marketing and digital media buying.
Institutional & Campus Branding: Manage institutional/campus branding, marketing collateral, publications, promotional assets, photography, videography, creative production, and event visibility in line with IBA Brand Guidelines.
Media & Public Relations: Manage media relationships, press releases/statements, interviews, leadership and institutional media opportunities, earned-media visibility, media inquiries, and reputation/crisis communication support.
Media Planning & Buying: Plan and manage advertising placements, negotiations, media buying, and execution across print, electronic, outdoor, digital, and other relevant platforms.
Agencies, Vendors & Partnerships: Manage digital/creative agencies, media partners, vendors, co-branding, sponsorships, and corporate alliances, ensuring quality, timely delivery, brand compliance, and value generation.
Budget, Analytics & Reporting: Manage assigned budgets, expenditures, financial coordination, campaign/media KPIs, analytics, reporting, cost optimization, and performance improvement.
Stakeholder, Team & Project Management: Coordinate marketing requirements across Schools, Centers, Departments, and support functions; manage projects, timelines, resources, service delivery, and assigned team members.
QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
The incumbent shall have at least Masters degree in business administration or in a relevant field from an HEC recognized university/institute.
At least 5-7 years of work experience.
KNOWLEDGE & COMPETENCIES:
Strong skills in strategic thinking and brand management.
Expertise in media relations and public relations strategies.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal).
Knowledge of budgeting and financial oversight.
Proficiency in database management and customer relationship management.
Strong customer service orientation.