In the recent decade there has been seen high volume of women joining the academia especially the higher education institutions (HEIs) in the public and private domain, however, this increase in number of female faculty/administrators is not reflected proportionally in leadership positions. To address this issue and gap, the National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE) has formulated a 60 credit hours course work with the title “Capacity Building Program for Emerging Women Leaders". Equity, diversity, and inclusivity lie at the center of progress, and the higher education sector is no exception. Capacity building of women in leadership roles as well as those at the cusp of leadership is one of the ways to ensure equal opportunities for women in the higher education sector. To this end the framework of the program is constructed over the issues of equity and inclusion within three concentric domains of self, national, and global.
Leadership being a contested and nebulous concept. This program focuses on catering the capacity building and leadership needs of the emerging women leaders in the academic sphere. For this purpose, the women leaders above BPS-17 will considered. Which may include lecturers, assistant, associate, and full professors. It also includes senior academic management positions such as heads of departments, deans, provost/vice provost, vice chancellors and registrars.
PARTICIPANTS
Mid-career women leaders in HEIs in public sector of Pakistan.
CERTIFICATION
On successful completion of all the modules, the participants will be awarded a certificate entitled
'Women Leadership in Higher Education'
STRUCTURE AND APPROACH
The Women's Leadership Program will be offered in-person by NAHE, across Pakistan.
CORE MODULES
Module 1: Ascertaining Self, Identity and Leadership
Module 2: Laws, Policies and Regulations
Module 3: Leadership and Strategy
Module 4: Financial Management
Module 5: Procurement Rules and Regulations
Program Design & Delivery
Designed to cater the leadership needs of the emerging women leaders in academics, the training is tailored to facilitate the academic women leaders at different stages of their academic career. The program has been designed in face-to-face mode to provide the participants with networking opportunities.
Cohort 1: 33 senior women leaders from across Pakistan, having diverse areas of expertise participated in the professional workshops, observation, and networking in 2021.
Cohort 2: 22 aspiring women leaders representing the Higher Education Commission and the Higher Education Institutes of Pakistan, received training a in 2 Batches during the year 2021-22.
Cohort 3: 27 women leaders from the public sector HEIs of Pakistan attend a 5-day intensive training at the National Academy of Higher Education, Islamabad.
Cohort 4: 27 emerging women leaders from the public sector universities of KP took place at the University of Peshawar, keeping in view mandatory representation from the KP region.
Call for Applications - Cohort 5
The National Academy of Higher Education is currently recruiting 30 aspiring women leaders from diverse backgrounds in higher education across Pakistan for its fifth cohort of the capacity building of emerging women leaders from the province of Balochistan.
Read more about the program and how to apply.
Program Description
Following the successful execution of cohort 4 of the emerging women leader's program, NAHE is recruiting 30 emerging women leaders from the public sector universities of Sindh. Pakistan. The goal of the cohort 5 program is to further support the advancement of Pakistani women leaders in higher education by improving gender equity and enhance women's leadership skills.
The program aims to help emerging women leaders secure leadership positions such as department chairs, directors, and deans. Participants will receive mentorship from national and international experts, and an opportunity of networking across diverse field and area.
Selected participants will participate in the following activities:
- Selected emerging women leaders will participate in a 5-day intensive program.
- The program will take into consideration leadership styles and challenges, and opportunities to engage in skills building and strategic planning.
- Will be able to engage in discussion with national and international mentors throughout the program.
- This program will take place during the January 2023.
- Boarding and lodging will be borne by NAHE.
- However, the TA/DA will have to be paid by the parent institution.
- Participants are encouraged to send in the nomination through their registrars.
- Personal expenses are not covered by the program.
Who Should Apply
Women faculty or administrators with a minimum of 5 years of teaching, research, or administration experience in higher education who have the potential for growth into a leadership role such as department chair, director, or dean.
Criteria for Selection
- Women faculty/administrators currently working in Pakistan's higher education sector with potential for growth into a leadership role such as department chair, director, dean, registrar, etc.
- Shall have PhD from any international or national HEC recognized university.
- A minimum of 5 years of experience in higher education teaching, research, or administration
Application Materials & Instructions
Please submit the following documents via application form
- All required details need to be filled in the application form
- CV (must contain your full name, job title, organization, and contact information)
Program Contact Information
For more information about the program, please contact:
Ms. Wajiha Hassan
Deputy Direstor
National Academy of Higher Education (NAHE)
whasan@hec.gov.pk
+92 (51) 90800827
