Director, Center of Excellence in Journalism-IBA, Karachi

For Institute of Business Administration, Karachi                         Qualification:

• At least Master’s degree preferably in Communications, and / or Media Sciences from an HEC recognized University / Institute

Experience:

• Minimum 10 years of relevant work experience

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Strategic Management: Lead the team and develop a strategic plan and ensure its execution for the growth of professional development, training and networking of Pakistani journalists and media professionals. Ensure the programs should generate income which helps in the financial sustainability of IBA-Karachi. Arrange development of an annual L&D plan including the schedule, description of projects, curriculum and identification of facilitators. Identify and develop resources to impart high-quality online and in-person training modules for journalists and media professionals from all parts of Pakistan.
• Ensure that the programs should be relevant, applicable and employable in local as well as global scenarios. Assure that the Center has a long-range strategy which achieves its mission, and toward which it makes consistent and timely progress.
• Identify, assess, and inform the Executive Director IBA of internal and external issues that affect the Center. Project Planning and Management: Actively hosts talks and panel discussions that are free and open to the journalism community. Ensure that trainings and talks are delivered dynamically, effectively and are meeting the clients’ needs. Identify project timelines, assisting staff to manage work within those deadlines, ensuring the highest quality outcome of all endeavors.
• Keep an eye on the delivery of training sessions, including registration, resource materials development and venue coordination. Develop an operational plan which incorporates goals and objectives that work towards the strategic direction of the Center. Make certain the account receivables are as low as possible.
• Oversee the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Centre’s programs and services. Ensure that the programs and services offered contribute to the Centre’s mission. Monitor the day-to-day delivery of the programs of the Center to maintain or improve quality. Promote active and broad participation by volunteers in all areas of the organizations work. Supervise maintenance of official records and documents, and ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local regulations. Keep a working knowledge of significant developments and trends in the field. Financial planning and management: Work with the Finance Department to prepare a comprehensive budget; see that the Center operates within budget guidelines. Responsible for developing and maintaining sound financial practices. Ensure that sound bookkeeping, and accounting procedures are followed. Administer the funds of the center according to the approved budget and monitor the monthly cash flow of the Center. Ensure that the organization complies with all legislation covering taxation and withholding payments. Build and manage to support the growth and stability of the Institute.
• External Relations: Establish and maintain sound working relationships with the business and industry. Elevate the Centre’s profile, project its image and promote the brand through engaged representation at conferences, meetings, events, media outreach and public events. Use social media as effectively as possible. Build and maintain relationships with local policymakers, business leaders, key stakeholders, interest groups, and governmental officials. Publicize the activities of the Center, its programs and goals to agencies, organizations, and the general public.