Research & Education Officer (OG-2) -SBP, Karachi

State Bank of Pakistan, Karachi                                                              Qualification:

• Bachelors or Master’s Degree (16 years of education) in History, Archaeology, Museology, Cultural Studies or Psychology from HEC recognized institutions or from a reputable foreign University.

Experience:

• Minimum 08 Years’ post qualification relevant experience in museum or related organization. Candidates must possess following knowledge and skills: Strong presentation and facilitation skills for diverse age groups and learning levels.
• Proficiency in research writing for both scholarly and general audiences. Familiarity with e-learning tools and digital education platforms. Knowledge of psychology and neuroscience to design impactful visitor experiences. Demonstrated ability to design and deliver educational programs. Excellent research and analytical skills.
• Ability to organize own workload.                  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Plan, design, and implement educational programs, workshops, and resources for educational institutions and diverse audiences.
• Develop innovative educational experiences such as games, interactive storyboards, and digital learning tools for children and young audiences.
• Develop partnerships with educational institutions, NGOs, cultural organizations etc, and organize outreach programs to engage schoolchildren, underrepresented groups, and diverse communities.
• Coordinate with speakers facilitators from relevant departments to support learning initiatives.
• Research, develop and produce museum publications and learning materials including booklets, educational packs, newsletters and digital content for both academic and general audiences.
• Identify areas for future research on the museum’s collection by engaging with the academic and research community.
• Conduct surveys and collect feedback to assess the impact of educational and learning programs.
• Incorporate psychology and neuroscience insights into program design to enhance visitor-learning experiences.
• Carry out or commission research on issues related to museum education to ensure that the museum is applying right tools and practices that are in line with the latest research.
• Develop close working relationships with other key functions in the organization. Maintain an awareness of developments in the fields of museology to ensure that the organization continues to take advantage of the latest thinking.