Position Purpose:
As the DEI Specialist, at the Office of Accessibility and Inclusion (OAI), you will be a pivotal member responsible for developing policies that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, in order to create an environment where all members of the LUMS Community feel welcomed, respected, and have equal opportunities for growth and success.

Key Accountabilities:

1-    Co-convening the Sexual Harassment Inquiry Committee (SHIC) at LUMS:

• Co-convene the Committee that is tasked with inquiring into matters of policy breach, now being reported at a greater frequency. 
• Collaborate with senior leadership in presenting LUMS Sexual Harassment Policy reviews and amendments

2-    Education and Training:

• Design and deliver sensitization training programs for the LUMS community members at all levels.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and awareness regarding diversity, equity and inclusion issues.

3-    Community Engagement:

• Promote an inclusive culture through events, workshops, and forums.

4-    Data Analysis:

• Collect and analyze diversity-related data to measure progress and identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare regular reports on SHIC’s performance.

5-    Assisting with Gender and Inclusion related projects:

• Review and propose updates on policies to ensure they align with gender equity and DEI principles.
• Advise on the implementation of policies that promote diversity, equity and inclusion.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Strong knowledge of DEI principles, laws, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Data-driven and analytical mindset.
   

Behaviours:

Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships

Education:

Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Law or a related field

Experience:

Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in a related role

What We Offer:

A Learning Ecosystem:

LUMS offers a dynamic work culture that encourages learning and innovation, skills development, and contribution to areas beyond your job role. You will have the opportunity to learn and interact with the best academic minds in Pakistan, as well as to work with highly experienced professionals.

Intellectual Freedom:

We believe in the pursuit of knowledge, provide the freedom to explore across different disciplines and value the diverse expression of all community members for mutual learning and advancement.

Campus Perks:

The LUMS campus offers all the facilities and amenities of a world-class university, including a Sports Complex offering international standard courts for badminton, squash, tennis, basketball and volleyball, a FINA certified 25M swimming pool, and separate gyms for women and men. In addition to the LUMS Dining Center, there is a variety of eateries across campus offering popular cuisines, a breath-taking mosque, a medical center, the LUMS Library, car parking as well as transport facilities for females, and a professionally run Day Care Center for children of community members.

Discounts:

LUMS also provides a wide range of corporate discounts and internal educational discounts to its community as a token of each member’s value to our community. Our internal educational discounts include waiver of undergraduate tuition fees of employees’ children studying at LUMS, scholarships for master’s programs in several schools, and executive development programs offered by the nationally recognized Rausing Executive Development Center (REDC).

LUMS is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive workplace for all our employees. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, religion, caste, ethnicity, age, non-disqualifying physical or psychological disability or social status. Candidates belonging to minority groups are encouraged to apply.