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4410BR
Aga Khan Foundation
A Fundação Aga Khan Portugal está a implementar o projeto “Palavras que Contam – Literatura Intercultural”, uma Iniciativa de Inovação e Empreendedorismo Social, que conta com a Câmara Municipal de Sintra como Investidor Social e que tem como objetivo aumentar o índice de leitura entre jovens dos 13 aos 18 anos, no concelho de Sintra. Ao longo de 10 meses, cerca de 50 jovens de comunidades sub-representadas no universo editorial — em particular aquelas que não têm o português como língua materna ou de conforto — irão criar trabalhos narrativos (como novelas gráficas, entre outros formatos). A estratégia do projeto assenta na participação ativa destes jovens num ciclo oficinal de escrita e de ilustração, que culminará com a publicação das obras originais pela Editora Almedina, contribuindo para um panorama literário mais inclusivo e representativo. A publicação será celebrada num Festival Literário a organizar em Sintra, a realizar no final do projeto. Neste âmbito, a Fundação Aga Khan Portugal encontra-se a recrutar um consultor/a especialista em escrita criativa para dinamizar sessões com os jovens participantes, entre setembro de 2025 e junho de 2026, em contextos de educação formal e não formal, num total de até 136 horas. Funções principais da/o especialista em escrita criativa: Planear, implementar e avaliar, em articulação com a equipa educativa do projeto, as sessões de escrita criativa previstas no programa oficinal, incluindo sessões em contexto escolar; Participar nas reuniões de preparação, execução e avaliação do projeto; Disponibilizar os planos de sessão utilizados, para efeitos de relatoria; Partilhar as ferramentas educativas aplicadas, para inclusão no toolkit de disseminação e replicação do projeto; Colaborar no Festival Literário, através da conceção, dinamização e avaliação de oficinas dirigidas ao público do evento. -
4409BR
Aga Khan Foundation
A Fundação Aga Khan Portugal está a implementar o projeto “Palavras que Contam – Literatura Intercultural”, uma Iniciativa de Inovação e Empreendedorismo Social que conta com a Câmara Municipal de Sintra como Investidor Social e que tem como objetivo aumentar o índice de leitura entre jovens dos 13 aos 18 anos, no concelho de Sintra. Ao longo de 10 meses, cerca de 50 jovens de comunidades sub-representadas no universo editorial — em particular aquelas que não têm o português como língua materna ou de conforto — irão criar trabalhos narrativos (como novelas gráficas, entre outros formatos). A estratégia do projeto assenta na participação ativa destes jovens num ciclo oficinal de escrita e de ilustração, que culminará com a publicação das obras originais pela Editora Almedina, visando contribuir para um panorama literário mais inclusivo e representativo. A publicação destes originais será celebrada num Festival Literário a realizar em Sintra, no final do projeto. Com este fim, estamos à procura de um/a consultor - ilustrador/a com experiência educativa para dinamizar oficinas de ilustração narrativa com jovens (13-18 anos) no âmbito do projeto “Palavras que Contam”, promovido pela Fundação Aga Khan Portugal, entre setembro de 2025 e junho de 2026. Idealmente, com experiência em novela gráfica, trabalho colaborativo e em contextos multiculturais, num total de: até um máximo de 96 horas de trabalho. Funções principais da/o especialista em ilustração: Planear, implementar e avaliar, em articulação com a equipa educativa do projeto, as sessões de ilustração previstas no programa oficinal, incluindo sessões em contexto escolar e no Festival Literário; Participar nas reuniões de preparação, execução e avaliação do projeto; Disponibilizar os planos de sessão utilizados, para efeitos de relatoria; Partilhar as ferramentas educativas aplicadas, para inclusão no toolkit de disseminação e replicação do projeto; Colaborar no Festival Literário, através da conceção, dinamização e avaliação de oficinas dirigidas ao público do evento. -
4406BR
Aga Khan Education Services
At Aga Khan School we expect all teachers to understand and live by the school mission statement which states, “The Aga Khan Education services will enable many generations to acquire both knowledge and the essential spiritual wisdom to balance that knowledge and enable their lives to attain the highest fulfilment”. To fulfil the mission statement, we expect that all teachers shall create and foster a positive teaching and learning environment in their classrooms or work areas where every child is loved, cared for and respected. The teacher is regarded as a leader within the classroom who develops plans and arrangements for teaching and learning to assist each child to reach their highest potential in all areas of school life. This will not only mean guiding and encouraging children to work cooperatively together but also having the highest level of cooperation with teaching colleagues and the school administration. Major Responsibilities: Class Atmosphere and ethos Adopt a positive approach to all students in the school in respect of capability, behaviour and cultural diversity. Maintain the classroom used in a safe, clean and orderly manner, valuing and displaying children' work, promptly reporting any damage or misuse. Check student appearance (personal hygiene and uniform) and lesson attendance. Set a good example by being well-dressed and punctual for school duties. Teaching and Learning: Be responsible for the effective instruction, training and assessment of students in the subjects assigned. Prepare daily lesson plans and use them. Be responsible for the development of a growth mind-set in students to include (critical thinking skills, ethics, creativity, responsibility, respect, problem solving skills). To collaborate with other teachers in the school and regional PLC community for purposes of improving teaching and learning and aligning to the 21st century teaching. Be responsible for the achievement of exams targets for the subject and the school. Set and mark homework following Department/school policy. Check notebooks and use them to design further teaching and to advise students on improvements Community relations: Hold informal and formal discussions with parents (teacher-parent conferences) on performance of their children. Attend parent meetings at his/her class level, and specialist teachers should attend such meetings. Promote the good image of the school within and outside the school environment. Personal and Professional development Participate in professional development programmes e.g. workshops on modern teaching and learning approaches, computer training etc. Keep up interest in and implement ideas shared during workshops/training. Be responsible for the statement of personal learning needs aimed at improving classroom instructions as well as meeting the requirements of the teacher career path at AKES,U. -
4390BR
Aga Khan Foundation
Com o objetivo de promover a equidade nas oportunidades de sucesso escolar e inclusão educativa, a AKF está a desenvolver uma estratégia para melhorar as respostas educativas, especialmente num contexto de crescente diversidade linguística e cultural. No âmbito da implementação do projeto “Todos Contamos: Aprendizagem da Língua Portuguesa em Contextos Multilingues e Multiculturais”, no Fundão, nomeadamente, nos Agrupamentos de Escolas do Fundão e de Gardunha e Xisto. procura-se um/a Técnico/a Superior de Literacia com experiência em contextos educativos e trabalho com famílias, para apoiar a dinamização local de atividades pedagógicas com crianças, docentes e famílias, em estreita colaboração com a equipa do projeto e os agrupamentos de escolas. Funções Principais: Área 1: Estratégias Pedagógicas Coordenar e dinamizar sessões de comunidades de prática com professores do 1.º ciclo, apoiando a criação de planos de aula. Acompanhar a implementação dos planos de aula com crianças em sala de aula, assegurando o apoio técnico (coadjuvação) e recolhendo evidências pedagógicas. Área 2: Literacia Familiar – Programa Conto Contigo 2.0 Mobilizar famílias e co-construir, com o técnico superior especialista no Programa Conto Contigo, sessões baseadas nas suas necessidades. Co-adjuvar as sessões do programa (sessões semanais de 90 min). Co-adjuvar a preparação e dinamização de 4 workshops semestrais com profissionais da comunidade educativa. Área 3 – Monitorização, Avaliação e Sistematização Apoiar a aplicação de instrumentos de avaliação, observação e recolha de dados em contexto escolar e familiar. Contribuir para a elaboração de relatórios de progresso físico, financeiro e de impacto. Apoiar a criação do Roteiro para Literacia em Contexto Multilingue e do Guia Conto Contigo 2.0. Área 4 – Comunicação Recolher informação para newsletters trimestrais e conteúdos para redes sociais. Apoiar na organização do evento final de disseminação pública A Fundação Aga Khan Portugal promove a igualdade de oportunidades, investindo num ambiente livre de discriminação, no qual as decisões são baseadas nas necessidades técnicas e nas qualificações individuais, sem distinção da origem cultural, étnica e social, identidade de género e expressão de género, idade, características físicas, religião, orientação sexual, ou qualquer outro estatuto protegido legalmente. A Fundação Aga Khan Portugal reconhece a importância da salvaguarda do bem-estar e está empenhada em assegurar a proteção e segurança de beneficiários (crianças, jovens e adultos em situação de vulnerabilidade acrescida), funcionários, e a organização como um todo, em relação a danos, diretos ou indiretos, intencionais ou resultantes de consequências não intencionais, existindo uma política de tolerância zero ao assédio sexual -
4407BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. The Learning Support Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based interventions for students with specific learning difficulties and neurodiversities, ensuring academic excellence and inclusion across our Junior School. Duty & Responsibilities Design and execute tiered intervention systems for students with learning differences Work to identify students with additional support needs to ensure their needs are met. Implement Universal Design for Learning principles and integrate assistive technology to support core subjects. Develop matrices detailing accommodations for math, literacy and science. Contribute to the creation of a differentiated programme that both challenges and meets the needs of all students. Develop strong relationships with parents and caregivers, ensuring a collaborative approach to student support. Serve as the liaison between the school and external specialists, including psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. Conduct reviews with teachers to adjust intervention intensity, modify instructional strategies, and recommend subject-specific accommodations. Assist with the transition of students from PYP to MYP, which includes leading parent meetings, documenting the meetings and tracking the student’s progress. -
4408BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. The School Counsellor will be responsible for designing and delivering a comprehensive, culturally-responsive school counselling program that supports the social-emotional development of students within the framework of the Aga Khan Academies and the International Baccalaureate. They will also offer support to residential students, ensuring their well-being and successful adjustment to residential life. Responsibilities Plan, implement, support and evaluate a comprehensive, developmental, results-based counselling program aligned with ISCA Student Standards and the IB philosophy. Integrate social-emotional learning (SEL) and student well-being into the school’s curriculum and culture. Deliver individual and group counselling to address students’ social, emotional, and behavioural needs. Support students’ personal development, resilience, and sense of belonging, in line with the Academies’ Learner Profile. Provide dedicated counselling and pastoral care to residential students, addressing challenges related to adjustment, homesickness, cultural transition, and interpersonal relationships. Collaborate closely with residential life staff, heads of houses, and families to ensure a safe, supportive, and nurturing boarding environment. Facilitate workshops and group activities aimed at promoting community, well-being, and life skills among boarding students. Monitor and advocate for the mental health and welfare of residential students, coordinating referrals to external mental health professionals when necessary. Serve as an assertive advocate for student equity, access, and well-being within the school community. Consult and collaborate with students, parents, teachers, administrators, residential life staff, and external professionals to promote student success. Participate in school-wide initiatives and contribute to the school’s mission and improvement plan. Uphold the ISCA ethical standards and professional responsibilities. Engage in ongoing professional development and reflective practice to maintain and enhance counselling competencies. Maintain accurate records, respect confidentiality, and ensure compliance with school and international counselling standards. -
4405BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. The Aga Khan Nursery School, Mombasa is an established and reputable private nursery school with an excellent record of achievement. The School provides a high-quality Early Childhood Development Programme for children ages 2 to 6 years. The School offers an inquiry-based curriculum which prepares and ensures children at the end of the 6 years are proficient in all areas of the curriculum. The school’s High Scope curriculum puts emphasis on holistic education that develops the children in all aspect and prepares its students exceptionally well for entries into the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa (IB Curriculum), other International Curricular Schools as well as Kenyan National Curriculum schools. The Aga Khan Nursery School, Mombasa has an opening for the position of Kindergarten Teacher Assistant . Role Summary The role of the Teacher Assistant is to facilitate the holistic development and growth of learners and provide continuous implementation of the Early Years Program. In addition, the Teacher assistant will create a play-based learning environment. Key responsibilities: Ensure continuity and progression in learner’s learning by working closely with the class teacher in ensuring teaching work at the right level and delivering appropriate levels of challenge. Use a variety of teaching and learning strategies in order to match curricular objectives and meet the need of all learners. Through prior discussion and collaborative planning, work with class teachers to maximise the learning of all learners. Use positive behaviour management to create mutual respect and safe environment to promote learners’ self-esteem and learning. Be responsible for assessment, recording and reporting for the learners you teach to inform future planning, teaching and curricular objectives. Keep up to date with research and development in pedagogy and the subject area. Cover for absent colleagues as is reasonable, fair and equitable. Take responsibility for Health and Safety matters for the area you teach and report any matters that are a hazard to those working at or visiting the school. Strive for professional development through the active involvement in the school’s line management / performance management system. Be involved in the extra-curricular activities of the school by contributing to clubs and trips. Be proactive and always be ready to take up any other duties. Adhere to school timings and proper dress code. -
4401BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates 5 schools in various cities in Kenya and provides nursery to senior secondary education in both national and international curricula. It is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world. The position holder will be based at our Aga Khan School, Mombasa (AKS, Mombasa). Position: Marketing and Communications Associate. Role Summary. Supporting the development and execution of marketing and communications strategies. This role involves creating content, managing social media, assisting with events, and analyzing campaign performance, to enhance brand awareness and engage target audiences through various channels. Key Responsibilities Ensure that data protection measures are in place and strictly adhered to at all events. Lead on public facing marketing initiatives in consultation with the Line Manager. Lead the three sections to allocate three open days per year, per school and two careers day, with the key responsibilities of managing, planning and marketing being a key role. Working with AKS, Mombasa and occasionally the Aga Khan Academy Mombasa, to promote, support or be integrally involved in events hosted at the school i.e. sports or swimming galas. Capture photography and/or videography of key events at AKS, Mombasa, and occasionally at other venues outside the school as required. In time, work this Aga Khan School, Mombasa to update the section on our website about the school. Ensure that AKS, Mombasa events are adequately branded and that all public-facing communication e.g. letters, certificates, trophies, etc. have been approved by the line manager. Assist with guidance on branding, communications and publication of events, Support Central Office to coordinate media events, invites and updates in Mombasa. Help create guidelines for different programmes as the schools require i.e. Mental Health and Water, Sanitation & Hygiene etc. Maintain a database and repository for videography and photography taken. -
4394BR
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
About the Organization: Aga Khan Cultural Services Forum (AKCSF) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company working on the conservation and revitalization of cultural heritage in India. The organization works in close partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation, Government Sunder Nursery Management Trust and other entities to deliver high-impact development outcomes through heritage-led urban regeneration. Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Officer to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day human resource functions across multiple legal entities under the AKCSF umbrella. The ideal candidate should be capable of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, engaging effectively with senior leadership, and contributing to a people-centric culture in alignment with the organization’s values and mission. Location : New Delhi Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, and offer letters. Develop and implement effective onboarding plans across entities and departments. Prepare an induction kit for all new joiners. Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and grievances. Maintain a healthy work environment by addressing staff concerns sensitively and effectively. Communicate with line managers and senior management to understand their requirements and to work on that for a resolutions Policy Implementation & Compliance: Ensure consistent application and interpretation of HR policies across the organization. Stay abreast of labour law compliance for Section 8 companies and related entities. Develop/Update all policy manuals according to the entity level. Coordinate with the Finance and Officer Director to ensure compliance related to policies communicated by AKCSF Geneva office are met. Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and grievances. Maintain a healthy work environment by addressing staff concerns sensitively and effectively. Communicate with line managers and senior management to understand their requirements and to work on that for a resolutions -
4403BR
Aga Khan Foundation
BACKGROUND: The Om Habibeh Foundation is an Egyptian non-profit organization established in 1991, operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity. As the implementing agency of the Aga Khan Foundation Egypt and an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network, OHF was founded by Om Habibeh Sultan Mohammed Shah Aga Khan with the vision of supporting sustainable development in Aswan. Since its inception, OHF has been committed to improving the quality of life for local communities through long-term initiatives in health care, education, and economic empowerment. POSITION OBJECTIVES: The incumbent is responsible for developing high-quality concept notes and proposals to support resource mobilization efforts. This role oversees the preparation of timely and accurate grants reporting, ensures compliance with donor regulations and requirements, and supports effective project implementation in line with approved work plans and proposals. The Manager provides strategic advice to the CEO and Senior Management Team on matters related to donor engagement, funding opportunities, and grants acquisition, strengthening the organization’s partnerships and external positioning. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES: Mobilising Resources (30%) Gather donor intelligence to identify funding leads and analyse resource mobilisation trends in Egypt. Develop and lead implementation of strategies for diversifying AKF/OHF funding sources. Lead the development of concept notes and proposals with a diverse range of institutional, corporate, and philanthropic donors and foundations through close collaboration with management and technical teams. Lead application of project opportunity vetting and verify theme-specific opportunities. Lead proposal development, including consultations and workshops. Through regular field visits and interaction with program staff, identify pressing funding needs/programmatic intervention opportunities and update resource mobilisation priorities accordingly. Grants Compliance and Reporting (25%) Lead and coordinate the technical review of donor reports, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards and comply with both donor and organisational requirements. Identify operational gaps and implementation challenges that may hinder program delivery or impact and provide actionable recommendations to address these issues effectively. Support the rollout of the AIMS system and other grant management tools under the global AKF/OHF initiative to enable centralised, real-time grant oversight and reporting through a live dashboard. Serve as the country-level focal point for the implementation of the new Grant Management process, acting as the primary liaison with the Global Partnerships and Organisational Effectiveness Teams. Establish and maintain internal structures that facilitate the clear and timely dissemination of grant-related information to all relevant staff, ensuring a shared understanding of donor requirements and expectations throughout the grant lifecycle. Lead grant kick-off meetings focused on donor compliance, ensuring that reporting schedules, implementation timelines, amendment protocols, procurement procedures, and audit obligations are communicated and embedded into project planning and execution. Relationship Management (20%) Strengthen and expand relationships with current and prospective donors by effectively communicating programme goals, progress, and impact. Cultivate new partnerships and manage existing ones to enhance AKF/OHF’s donor base and secure long-term funding support. Communications (15%) Collaborate with the team to strengthen and advance the organization’s communications function in alignment with programme and fundraising goals. Coordinate with Global Lead for Communications to develop compelling, high-quality materials that effectively showcase OHF’s work, outcomes, and impact to donors and other stakeholders. -
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