State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for skilled and enthusiastic professional for following contractual positions in Museum, Art Gallery & Archives Department (MAG&AD). The positions are based in Karachi.

Assistant Curator - Arts

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following: Supervise the care, maintenance, and display of the art collection and ongoing exhibitions, ensuring proper handling, movement, and upkeep of objects. Manage the cataloging of artworks, including documenting provenance, condition reports, and updating collection records. Supervise the examination, repair, and conservation of art objects. Assist in the acquisition, storage, and long-term preservation of artworks and collections. Research, plan, and develop art exhibitions in coordination with the Curator/Director, incorporating museum collections where possible. Coordinate the loaning and borrowing of artwork for exhibitions and ensure proper handling of artworks. Oversee the unpacking, installation, de-installation, and packing of art objects for exhibitions. Research and prepare interpretive materials for exhibits, including descriptions, labels, and graphics. Assist in the production of exhibition graphics, and create scale models and working drawings for installations as needed. Determine appropriate fabrication materials, mounts, lighting levels, security measures, and climate conditions for each exhibition. Fabricate object mounts, furniture, and pedestals as necessary for exhibition displays. Assist in upgrading gallery displays, interiors, and equipment, ensuring the spaces are visually engaging and properly maintained. Conduct research on artists, artworks, and potential acquisitions, contributing to the development of the gallery’s collection. Communicate with artists, galleries, and other art institutions regarding potential acquisitions, exhibitions, and partnerships. Coordinate and support the development and execution of educational programs, tours, and public events related to the museum's collections and exhibitions. Assist in administering contracts, schedules, and budgets, ensuring smooth and timely execution of exhibition plans and projects.

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Bachelor's or Master's Degree (16 years of education), in relevant fields of Arts & Humanities from HEC recognized institutions or from a reputable foreign University
Age:	Maximum 30 years as on the date of advertisement.
Experience:	Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

Education Officer

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following: Plan, manage and deliver a variety of educational programs in the museum Create and set standards for all museum-related educational programming to ensure quality and alignment with educational goals. Develop and implement curriculum-based programs in collaboration with educational institutions and collect feedback to evaluate the effectiveness of educational programs, making improvements as necessary. Design and publishing of informative booklets, guides and information packs for academia and general visitors of the Museum. Contribute to the design and development of exhibitions and other public programming, ensuring they are educationally enriching and accessible to diverse audiences. Organize recreational activities, events and workshops on designated days/special occasions for children and families Develop and implement outreach programmes aimed at bringing underrepresented groups into the museum as visitors, and/or at extending museum services into the community Work with other museum staff to promote and market the museum and events to diverse audience Identify creative ways to align museum objectives with visitor needs across a range of subject areas

 Eligibility Criteria:

Education:	Bachelor's or Master's Degree (16 years of education), in relevant fields of  Social Science from HEC recognized institutions or from a reputable foreign University
Age:	Maximum 30 years as on the date of advertisement.
Experience:	Minimum 2 years of relevant experience

 Compensation:

Competitive market based compensation package backed by attractive salary and well-rounded benefits structure as per State Bank's rules.

 Application Procedure:

Interested candidates meeting the eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://career.sbp.org.pk/login. . Last date of application submission is January 6th,2025. Applications, which are not in accordance with defined requirements in the advertisement, will not be entertained. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Females, candidates from minorities, transgender persons and persons with disability are encouraged to apply.

Any candidate who misinforms, attempts to influence the recruitment process in any manner, tries to obtain support for his/her candidature by inappropriate means or tampers with evidence of his/her age, educational and other certificates, shall be disqualified from the current and any future recruitment process at the Bank; even if the candidate is otherwise eligible. Candidate who fails to provide the required information or documents or does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement shall be disqualified from the current drive.