JOB OPPORTUNITIES

                                                                      JOB OPPORTUNITY

                                                  (We are an equal opportunity employer)

 Applications are invited  from well qualified persons for the following positions:

Requisite qualifications and experience are as follows:

Director IT:

Qualifications and Skills:

• S. in IT or relevant discipline (min. 16 years’ education) from a recognized university. Master’s degree in IT or relevant discipline will be preferred.
• Minimum 5 years’ hands-on experience in network and/or system administration and/or software project management within higher education sector or substantially large enterprise(s).
• An additional 2 years’ experience as a Head of IT Department within higher education sector or substantially large enterprise(s) is mandatory.
• Candidates having professional certifications, such as CCNA, CCNP, HCNA, HCNP, and MCSE, will be preferred.
• Sound technical background/knowledge and hand-on experience of LANs, Wi-Fi, datacenter, Windows and Linux servers, server virtualization, and firewalls is required.
• Excellent knowledge and hands-on experience of networks and systems, administration of CMS/LMS/ERP and website, and software project management.
• Expertise in data center management, data governance and security, project management and technical writing.
• Excellent knowledge of industry standards and large campus systems and networks.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills, flexibility, ability to resolve issues and to maintain positive relationships with users and team.

   

  
  Core Responsibilities:

  • Leading the IT Department by creating vision and strategic direction for enhancement, optimization and expansion of IT services and resources, and for providing technological support for education, research and administrative activities.
  • Planning, organizing, managing, controlling, communicating and evaluating electronic data operations and IT service and resources.
  • Administration and improvement of IT services and resources include LAN, Wi-Fi, CMS\LMS\ERP, website, CCTV, PBX, videoconferencing, IT helpdesk, and datacenter.
  • Planning and budgeting the expansion of IT services and resources.
  • Heading Network Administrator and his team to keep up and enhance all campus networks.
  • Heading Manager (IT) and his team to keep up and enhance the datacenter and systems/labs.
  • Heading software development team to develop, keep up and enhance the Institute’s website, software and CMS\LMS\ERP.
  • Ensuring excellent customer support services and troubleshooting and hardware and software maintenance through the IT Helpdesk.
  • Coordinating with software/service providers for optimal operations, maintenance and up gradation.
  • Training, coaching, managing and directing IT personnel.
  • Actively pursuing best practices to maximize the use of existing resources.
  • Designing, developing, and implementing network and systems, policies and procedures.
  • Evaluating, implementing and maintaining the Institute’s computing and software needs.
  • Ensuring smooth running of Institute’s networks and systems within the limits of requirements, specifications, costs and timelines.
  • Ensuring information security, network access and backup systems.
  • Identifying problems and implementing strategic solutions in time.
  • Securing networks and systems by monitoring, controlling, evaluation, establishing and testing disaster recovery policies and procedures, and maintaining documentations.
  • Reporting and documenting the problems with the details of the nature of the problem, when and why it occurred, how it is being resolved and how the problem can be avoided in future.
  • Any other responsibilities assigned by the Institute.

    
    Deputy Director (Admissions & Exams.):

     B.Sc (Engg.) or M.Sc. or M.A. in Social or Administrative Sciences from a recognized university with at least 5 years’ post qualification experience of admissions, examinations in an academic institution of repute. Must have knowledge of semester system exams credit hours system (grades, grade points average), examination schedule/date sheet and Learning Management System.  Good communication and computer skills are essential.

    Senior Software Developer:

     B.S. in Computer Science / Software Engineering or relevant discipline (min. 16 years’ education) from a recognized university. At least 4 years’ relevant experience in developing software for academia. Expertise in full-stack development (ASP .Net Core and Angular), web development, and/or Odoo development (CMS/LMS/ERP).

    Assistant Director Software Development:

    B.S. in Computer Science / Software Engineering or relevant discipline (min. 16 years’ education) from a recognized university. At least 2 years’ relevant experience in developing software for academia. Expertise in full-stack development (ASP .Net Core and Angular), web development, and/or Odoo development (CMS/LMS/ERP).

    Lab Engineer, Materials:

    BE/BS in Materials Engineering with 1st Division from a recognized university. Candidates having experience of teaching and research will be given preference.

    Lab Engineer, Electrical/Electronic:

    BE/BS degree in the Electrical / Electronic Engineering/ Engineering Sciences with 1st division or CGPA >2.75/4. Candidates with hands on experience in the fields of Digital Signal Processing, Embedded Systems (bare metal programming), Electric Machines & Signal Drives, Power Transmission & Generation, and Industrial Control & Automation in a reputed teaching and research Institution or relevant industry will be preferred.

    Lab Engineer, Computer Sciences & Engineering:

    BS in Computer Engineering/Computer Science/Software Engineering or closely related domains like Artificial Intelligence, Cyber Security or Data Science with at least 2.5 CGPA  from a recognized University. Candidates having experience of teaching and research will be given preference

    Research Officer, Management Sciences:

    Master’s degree in relevant subject from a recognized university with some teaching experience at college and university level. Preference will be given to the candidates with strong background of Accounting & Finance, Supply Chain Management, Entrepreneurship / Marketing, Business Administration, English and Computer Sciences / Information Technology.

    Warden Girls’ Hostel:

    Master’s degree holder (at least 16 years) from a recognized university with minimum three years’ experience as warden in reputed educational institution with excellent communication, interpersonal, drafting and computer (Word Excel, PowerPoint Presentations, Email etc.) skills. Other responsibilities include assisting the routine office work of the Department of Students’ Affairs.

    Senior Teacher Islamiyat:

    1st class Master’s Degree in Islamic Studies and B.Ed / M.Ed from a recognized university. Candidates having two years’ teaching experience in an English Medium School or at College level of good repute will be given preference.

    HR Assistant:

    BBA (Hons.) with specialization in Human Resource preferably 1st Div./2.8 CGPA from a recognized university. Two years’ experience of related work in a government or autonomous or reputed private organization preferable and computer knowledge/skills is essential.

    GIK offers attractive salary package and fringe benefits / facilities. Interested candidates should send their applications online at https://giki.edu.pk/jobs by 27^th July, 2023.

    Only shortlisted applicants will be called for interview. No TA/DA will be paid for the interviews.

    The selected candidates will become part of one of the Centers of Excellence of the country in the field of engineering sciences and technology.

                                                                                            In-charge (HR)

                                                 GIK Institute, Topi-23640, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

                                                                                   Ph: 0938-281026 Ext: 2442