State Bank of Pakistan (SBP), the Central Bank, is looking for talented and energetic candidates for the following contractual positions in the Museum, Art Gallery and Archives Department, based at Karachi.

Key responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not limited to, the following:
• Tracing the provenance of objects in the Museum.
• Authenticating, evaluating and categorizing objects.
• Conduct research based on the museum's collections.
• Prepare index cards of coins/stamps/currency etc.
• Cataloguing of coins with its complete history like ruler, mint, legend, series, monograph and context.
• Investigate Technical Analysis of each coin like weighing, thickness, diameter and metal.
• Provide authentication and verification to artifacts from studying different coins catalogues.
• Develop descriptive labels of selected antiquities to be displayed in the Museum.
• Make sure about physical existence of antiquities.
• Apart from cataloguing and indexing of coins, will trace the missing links of different dynasties to maintain chronological sequence in the history of coins, stamps, currency etc.
• Respond to all forms of communication regarding reference and research questions from students, scholars, and general public.
• Assist in the management of physical storage and daily maintenance of the collections and exhibitions, including movement of objects in the collection and monitoring up keep of exhibitions.
• Responsible for reserve management including space planning and proper housing creating long-term preservation of artifacts.
• Developing training programs with its scheduling hours.
• Maintain the accepted national standards at the time of acquisition and processing of archival materials.
• In consultation with Curator/Antiquity Registrar/Director prepare loans documents/contracts/Insurance documents etc. for travel and exhibition, including soft packing and crating.
• Work with Curator/Director to plan future acquisitions and loans to the collection. Cultivates collaboration/networking with regional resources that have objects and materials available to loan or donate to the museums’ exhibitions.
• Design, visualize informative labels and interesting exhibits.
• Develop and update catalogues for the Museum.
• Supervise the treatment of diseased/mold growth/fungus of rare coins.

Qualification:

Education:
• Must have a Bachelor/ Masters (equivalent Degree, 16 years of education) in Art, History, Archaeology or equivalent from HEC recognized institution or a reputable foreign university.

Age:
• Maximum 42 years, as on the last date to submit application. Relaxation maybe allowed in case of additional relevant experience.

Experience:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the operations of museum, including research works and development of collections.

• At least One (01) research catalogue/ One (01) Research Articles on Coins in a reputable research journal is preferable.

Other Attributes:
• A thorough knowledge of different scripts such as, Greek, Devanagari and Kharosthi etc. will be preferable.

Employment Type:

This job offered by State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is a Contractual position. Most of the jobs on contractual positions are renewed depending the need and performance of the employee.

Applications begins on:

The interested candidates/ job seekers can apply for the post of Assistant Curator at State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) from September 16, 2023

Last Date to Apply:

The last date to apply for the post of Assistant Curator at State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is October 02, 2023.

How To Apply:

• Interested candidates meeting the above-stated eligibility criteria may submit their applications online on https://www.sbp.org.pk/careers/status.asp.

• The system generated application form may also be shared through surface mail addressed to Assistant Director, Resource Management, HRD, State Bank of Pakistan, 10th Floor, SBP Main Building, I.I. Chundrigar Road, Karachi with the applied position written on top right of the envelope. Last date of application submission is October 2, 2023.

• 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 or fails to provide the required information or documents, does not meet the specified criteria as per advertisement, 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.

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About State Bank of Pakistan (SBP)

The State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) is incorporated under the State Bank of Pakistan Act, 1956, which gives the Bank the authority to function as the central bank of the country. The SBP Act mandates the Bank to regulate the monetary and credit system of Pakistan and to foster its growth in the best national interest with a view to securing monetary stability and fuller utilization of the country

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