Chairman – Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC)

The Chairman, Pakistan Agricultural Research Council (PARC) shall be appointed by the President of Pakistan under the PARC Ordinance, 1981 on a contract/tenure basis. The Chairman will serve as the Chief Executive of the Council and lead national agricultural research policy, planning, coordination, and implementation. The appointment is initially for three (03) years, extendable up to two (02) years annually based on satisfactory performance.

• Act as Chief Executive of PARC

• Provide strategic leadership for national agricultural research programs

• Lead, coordinate, and manage multidisciplinary research teams

• Implement policies under Section-9 of PARC Ordinance, 1981

• Mobilize and manage financial and human resources

• Represent PARC at national and international forums

• Delegate powers and functions to officers and members for efficient operations

• Ensure performance, governance, and impact of research programs

• PhD in Agriculture or Agriculture-related Sciences from HEC-recognized university

• Minimum 25 years experience in R&D / research or higher learning institutions

• Proven leadership in managing multidisciplinary research organizations

• Minimum 17 research publications in HEC-recognized refereed journals/books

• Strong strategic planning, communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

• Eminent scientist with experience in agricultural research management

• Government-approved MP Scale pay package

• Senior executive role at national level

• Opportunity to lead Pakistan’s agricultural research agenda

• Contract extension based on performance