Last Updated: 18 October 2026
Author: Muhammad Imran – Educativz.com
Source: Daily Jang Karachi, 18 October 2026 (page 5)
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⚡ Quick answer: The Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi has invited applications for 5 full-time non-teaching posts: Assistant Manager – Administration, Executive Finance – CEIF, Executive – CDC, Executive (Research & Grants Administration) – CEDIR and Assistant – Board Secretariat & Legal Affairs. Apply online only at careers.iba.edu.pk within 15 days of the ad. Last date on the portal: 1 November 2026. Women, minorities, IBA alumni and differently-abled candidates are encouraged to apply.
📑 In this guide
IBA Karachi, one of Pakistan’s best-known public sector business schools, is hiring staff for its administration, finance, career services and research offices. The ad appeared in Daily Jang Karachi on 18 October 2026. Every requirement and date in this article is taken only from the official ad and IBA’s official careers portal. If you are searching for IBA Karachi naukri 2026 or IBA Karachi bharti, this is the complete guide. For IBA’s previous recruitment, see IBA Karachi Jobs July 2026.
📊 IBA Karachi Jobs October 2026: Summary
| Organization | Institute of Business Administration (IBA) Karachi |
| Total posts | 5 (one title each; the ad does not give seat counts) |
| Job type | Full-time |
| Location | Karachi |
| Apply method | Online: careers.iba.edu.pk |
| Encouraged to apply | IBA alumni, women, minorities, differently-abled individuals |
| Selection | Merit-based assessment; only shortlisted candidates are interviewed |
| Advertisement | Daily Jang Karachi, 18 October 2026 (page 5) |
| Last date | Sunday, 1 November 2026 (portal; ad says within 15 days) |
| Contact | +92 21 111 422 422 · www.iba.edu.pk |
📋 All 5 IBA Karachi Posts
| Post | Department / Center | Qualification / last date |
|---|---|---|
| Assistant Manager – Administration | Main Campus administration | 16 years education (Master’s equivalent) + 4–6 years · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Executive Finance – CEIF | Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance | Details on IBA careers portal (JD not posted yet on 18 Oct 2026) |
| Executive – CDC | Career Development Center | Bachelor’s + 1–2 years · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Executive, Research & Grants Administration – CEDIR | IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Innovation & Research | 16 years education + 3 years · 1 Nov 2026 |
| Assistant – Board Secretariat & Legal Affairs | Board Secretariat & Legal Affairs | Details on IBA careers portal (JD not posted yet on 18 Oct 2026) |
Note: The full names of CEIF, CDC and CEDIR are taken from IBA’s own websites (ceif.iba.edu.pk, cdc.iba.edu.pk, cedir.iba.edu.pk). Qualification and dates come from the job descriptions on careers.iba.edu.pk as checked on 18 October 2026.
🏢 Assistant Manager – Administration
According to the IBA portal, this post is responsible for the overall operational management of the Main Campus: facilities, transport, security and administrative services, including planning, vendor management, budget control, compliance and leading campus support teams.
Main duties
- Campus operations & facilities: daily building maintenance, housekeeping, canteen/kiosks, security and residential facilities; keeping classrooms, the auditorium and common areas running.
- Transport & fleet: student, staff and faculty transport, routes and scheduling; supervising drivers; fleet maintenance, insurance, registration, fitness and logbooks; fuel and transport expenses; transport vendors; records for audits; handling incidents and complaints.
- Stakeholder engagement: main liaison for faculty, staff, students and external partners at the campus; resolving escalated service issues.
- Team leadership: supervising campus administration staff and vendors.
- ✅ At least 16 years of education (equivalent to a Master’s degree) from an HEC-recognized institution, preferably in Business Administration, Education Management or a related discipline.
- ✅ At least 4 to 6 years of experience in admin operations, facilities management or a related administrative role.
- ✅ Competencies: leadership and decision-making, project management, organization and communication, campus operations, transport & fleet management, stakeholder management.
- ✅ Last date: Sunday, 1 November 2026.
🔬 Executive – Research & Grants Administration (CEDIR)
This post supports the research management and grants administration functions of ORIC: research proposals, grant applications, research collaborations, funding opportunities and compliance. The person will work with faculty, researchers, funding agencies and internal departments.
Main duties
- Coordinate research administration across IBA and support faculty through the research lifecycle.
- Find and share national and international research funding opportunities; support grant proposal preparation, review and submission.
- Ensure grant compliance with institutional and donor requirements; maintain records of projects, grants, contracts and faculty research profiles.
- Coordinate with funding agencies, partner institutions, industry and government; support research agreements, MoUs and consultancy projects.
- Maintain databases of publications, grants, commercialization and intellectual property; organize grant-writing workshops, seminars and conferences.
- Prepare periodic research reports and data for HEC submissions, rankings, annual reports and accreditation.
- ✅ At least 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution, preferably in Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Computer Sciences or a related discipline.
- ✅ At least 3 years of relevant experience in research administration, grants management, project coordination, ORIC operations, higher education administration or donor-funded projects.
- ✅ Experience with universities, research institutions, ORICs, funding agencies or development organizations is preferred.
- ✅ Last date: Sunday, 1 November 2026.
🎓 Executive – CDC (Career Development Center)
The Executive CDC will coordinate and support the Career Development Center’s operations, build relationships with potential employers to strengthen IBA’s links with the business community, and coordinate career development initiatives.
Main duties
- Research employment information, graduate application cycles and global career-services best practices.
- Support career-skills trainings and workshops for students, and schedule workshops and one-on-one counselling.
- Arrange networking sessions, study trips and other activities.
- Develop social media resources on career skills, trends, career options and graduate school.
- Maintain and analyse student and internship databases.
- ✅ At least a bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university/institution.
- ✅ At least 1–2 years of experience, preferably in corporate relations, career services or a related field.
- ✅ Last date: Sunday, 1 November 2026.
🗂️ Executive Finance – CEIF & Assistant – Board Secretariat
The ad says detailed job descriptions for every post are on careers.iba.edu.pk. When we checked on 18 October 2026, the JDs for Executive Finance – CEIF and Assistant – Board Secretariat & Legal Affairs were not posted yet. We have not guessed their qualification, experience or age limit.
💡 What to do: Create your portal account now and keep your CV ready. Check the portal every day or two; as soon as these JDs appear, read them and apply. Since the ad gives 15 days from 18 October, applying before 1 November 2026 is the safe choice.
✅ Who Can Apply?
- ✅ IBA Karachi is an equal opportunity employer and all applications are assessed on merit.
- ✅ IBA alumni, women, minorities and differently-abled individuals are encouraged to apply.
- ✅ You must meet the qualification and experience in the portal JD for your post.
- ✅ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
🖥️ How to Apply Online for IBA Karachi Jobs
Prepare an updated CV and save it as a PDF (free Educativz CV Builder).
Open careers.iba.edu.pk and find your post under Non-Teaching Staff.
First time? Click Create Account, then Login.
Click “Apply” under your post and fill in your profile, education and experience; attach your CV.
Review everything, submit, and keep a screenshot of the confirmation. Do this before Sunday, 1 November 2026.
For technical problems while applying, the portal lists aasoomro@iba.edu.pk for technical support.
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📄 CV Tips for IBA Karachi
Keep your CV clean and backed by numbers. List each job title, organization and from–to years, and show results: number of vendors or drivers supervised, budgets handled, grant proposals submitted, workshops organized, employers engaged. For the admin post, highlight facilities, transport and vendor management; for CEDIR, grants, ORIC and research reporting; for CDC, corporate relations and career counselling. Build a professional CV with the free Educativz CV Builder and save it as a PDF.
📰 Official Advertisement (Daily Jang, 18 October 2026)
🚫 Mistakes to Avoid
- ❌ Applying without reading the JD on the portal.
- ❌ Waiting until the last day: the 15 days count from the ad date (18 October).
- ❌ Applying under the wrong post (each post has its own “Apply” button).
- ❌ Paying any agent or website: the IBA ad mentions no application fee.
- ❌ Submitting an incomplete profile or an old CV.
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❓ FAQs: IBA Karachi Jobs October 2026
Q1: What is the last date for IBA Karachi jobs October 2026?
Ans: The ad asks candidates to apply online within 15 days of publication (18 October 2026). On the IBA careers portal, the last date for Assistant Manager – Administration, Executive – CDC and Executive Research & Grants Administration – CEDIR is Sunday, 1 November 2026. Apply for the other two posts by the same date to be safe.
Q2: Which posts are open at IBA Karachi?
Ans: Five full-time posts: Assistant Manager – Administration, Executive Finance – CEIF, Executive – CDC, Executive, Research & Grants Administration – CEDIR, and Assistant – Board Secretariat & Legal Affairs.
Q3: What do CEIF, CDC and CEDIR stand for?
Ans: According to IBA’s own websites: CEIF = Centre for Excellence in Islamic Finance, CDC = Career Development Center, and CEDIR = IBA Center for Entrepreneurial Development, Innovation & Research.
Q4: What qualification is needed for Assistant Manager – Administration?
Ans: At least 16 years of education (equivalent to a Master’s degree) from an HEC-recognized institution, preferably in Business Administration, Education Management or a related discipline, plus 4 to 6 years of experience in admin operations or facilities management.
Q5: What qualification is needed for Executive – CDC?
Ans: At least a bachelor’s degree from an HEC-recognized university/institution and 1–2 years of experience, preferably in corporate relations, career services or a related field.
Q6: What qualification is needed for the CEDIR research & grants post?
Ans: At least 16 years of education from an HEC-recognized institution (preferably Business Administration, Management, Public Administration, Social Sciences, Computer Sciences or related) and at least 3 years of relevant experience in research administration, grants management, project coordination, ORIC operations, higher education administration or donor-funded projects.
Q7: IBA Karachi jobs 2026 apply kaise karein?
Ans: Go to careers.iba.edu.pk, create an account, log in, click “Apply” under your post, fill in your profile, education and experience, attach your CV and submit before the last date.
Q8: Can women apply?
Ans: Yes. IBA Karachi says it is an equal opportunity employer and encourages IBA alumni, women, minorities and differently-abled individuals to apply.
Q9: What is the salary?
Ans: Neither the ad nor the portal job descriptions mention a salary figure.
Q10: Will every applicant be called for an interview?
Ans: No. All applications are assessed on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.
✍️ About the Author
Muhammad Imran writes simple guides on jobs, admissions and scholarships at Educativz.com. Every date and requirement is checked against official sources. This article is based on the official Daily Jang Karachi ad (18 October 2026) and IBA Karachi’s official careers portal, checked on 18 October 2026.
Disclaimer: Educativz.com is not the official website of IBA Karachi. We only explain official ad and portal information in simple words. Read the full job description on careers.iba.edu.pk before applying. We do not guarantee any job and never charge a fee.
