Ministry of Federal Education Announces Managing Director Job 2026 for Daanish Schools Authority
The Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Government of Pakistan, has announced a vacancy for Managing Director, Daanish Schools Authority (DSA) — a senior executive contract position based in Islamabad. Applications are being accepted through the National Job Portal (NJP), with a deadline of September 19, 2026.
About the Daanish Schools Authority
The Daanish Schools Authority was established to run a network of residential schools aimed at providing quality education to underprivileged and talented children, particularly from underserved and rural regions of Pakistan. The model combines boarding-school infrastructure with a structured academic curriculum, intended to give students who might otherwise lack access to strong educational institutions a genuine path toward higher education and professional careers. Managing a residential school system at this scale involves coordinating academics, hostel administration, staffing, and institutional governance across multiple campuses — which is why the position demands such an extensive management background.
Role Overview
As Managing Director, the selected candidate will lead the Authority's strategic direction, institutional governance, and day-to-day oversight of its residential school network. This is one of the more senior administrative postings currently advertised on NJP, reporting into the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training's broader oversight structure.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grade: SPPS-I | Vacancies: 1 | Type: Contract (3 years)
- Qualification: Minimum Master's degree from an HEC-recognized national or foreign university, with preference given to candidates holding degrees in Finance, Public Administration, Business Administration, Management Sciences, Economics, or Social Sciences
- Experience: At least 25 years of managerial experience in the public or private sector, including a minimum of 2 years in a senior management position within an educational organization or institution. Preference is given to candidates with prior experience managing a residential school or similar organization.
- Age limit: Maximum 65 years (the standard 5-year general age relaxation does not apply to this post)
Given the scale of experience required, this role is aimed squarely at senior executives with an established track record in institutional leadership — particularly those who have previously overseen educational or residential-institution management at a national level.
How to Apply
Interested and eligible candidates should apply online through the National Job Portal before the deadline of September 19, 2026. Given the seniority of this position, applicants should ensure their CV clearly documents 25+ years of managerial experience along with specific evidence of senior-level educational institution management, since this will likely be central to the shortlisting process.
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