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The Aga Khan Development Network focuses on health, education, culture, rural development, institution-building and the promotion of economic development. It is dedicated to improving living conditions and opportunities for the poor, without regard to their faith, origin or gender. For more information, please see AKDN's approach to development.
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4038BR
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
About Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India was established in 2016 with the vision of creating habitats that allow communities to be resilient to disasters, adapt to climate change, and thrive. With a focus on urban resilience, various initiatives of AKAH work to reduce vulnerability to climate change and disasters through community-led efforts with a strong synergy between traditional knowledge, innovation, and technical integration. It is a Section 8 nonprofit organization and a member of Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN). Headquartered in Mumbai, AKAH works in Maharashtra, Gujarat and Telangana. It has directly impacted 2.5 million individuals. AKAH is dedicated to enhancing habitat conditions through building safety & community resilience to natural hazards and disasters. AKAH ensures that these settings are connected to water and energy services and are conducive to developing economic opportunities and access to social services. JOB SCOPE We’re looking for a climate resilience expert who can lead technical and strategic efforts around climate change mitigation and adaptation with an urban focus on energy efficiency, buildings, and cooling solutions for heat waves/floods. This role is ideal for someone who not only understands environmental science but also has a sharp focus on building high-impact partnerships and mobilizing resources for climate action. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES Strategy & Leadership Drive AKAH India’s climate change strategy, including implementation of the AKDN Net Zero 2030 decarbonization roadmap and GHG Measurement & Management Framework. Act as the organizational focal point for climate-related initiatives across programs—built environment, emergency management, water and renewable energy Guide integration of nature-based solutions and environmental sustainability across all AKAH programs. Technical & Programmatic Support Provide high-level technical support on GHG accounting, green building guidelines, and climate mitigation/adaptation measures. Conduct site visits, environmental assessments, and program audits to ensure alignment with best practices and international standards. Analyze satellite and climate data to assess risks (e.g., urban heat island effect) and develop actionable strategies. Partnerships & Fundraising Lead the development of proposals, and pitches for climate-related projects targeting institutional donors, foundations, and CSR partners. Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government bodies, NGOs, research institutions, and the climate networks Capacity Building & Research Design and facilitate workshops, trainings, and learning events on climate action, environmental policy, and sustainability practices. Conduct research and publish findings in collaboration with universities or think tanks where relevant. -
4335BR
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
JOB SCOPE: To provide technical supervision to all Water structures related projects including repairs. To provide technical support on ground across all operating locations. To provide support to Head office team in Mumbai, Program managers and field team to manage projects in the operating locations. MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS: Responsible for ensuring AKDN quality standards in all civil and infrastructural projects. Undertake supervision of all new constructions and existing repair and review projects as per instructions and ensure implementation of quality parameters. Create awareness amongst community about issues related to Seismic Construction, Safety, Water and Sanitation using IEC (Information Education & Communication) through meetings (Aashiyana), community mobilisation and motivation. Undertake liaising with Promoters / Core Community Institutions including Jamati leaders for implementing Project / Program activities. Facilitate Promoters / Community / Institutions in procurement of construction material required for various Projects including repairs. Prepare and/or review Bill of Quantities (BOQ) for various Projects including repairs. Undertake technical Sessions for the Community and conduct mobilisation / awareness activities as and when required. Guide site teams in technical work and construction activities. Support Senior Engineer in assessing quality parameters of various Projects including water infrastructure and school repairs. Undertake any technical survey as per instructions. Support design team at corporate office – Mumbai with data required for Architectural / Structural Planning of Projects including repairs. Shall support project management by ensuring resource, cost and time efficiency and quality control in all projects. Undertake structural assessments (RSD). Responsible for reporting fortnightly progress for projects and monthly progress of all RSD assessments. Responsible for all documentation pertaining to project / program activities including proper bills / receipt / vouchers while incurring any expenditure related to Project / Program. Participate in cross functional departmental exercise. Support in identifying opportunities for new projects and infrastructure needs. Responsible for contributing to organisational development needs. Responsible for organisational commitments. Support Preparation of yearly budgets and new proposals. Responsible for adherence and alignment to organisational vision and mission. -
4334BR
Aga Khan Schools
The Aga Khan Academies are a planned network of residential schools being established to educate students of exceptional intellectual talent and potential across Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. The first Academy opened in Mombasa, Kenya, in 2003; the second Academy opened in Hyderabad, India, in 2011; the third opened in Maputo, Mozambique, in 2013; the fourth opened in Dhaka, Bangladesh in 2022. The Academies in Mombasa, Maputo, and Hyderabad host an International Talent Identification (ITID) Programme, which brings international students who demonstrate great academic and leadership potential to attend an Academy on scholarship. Each year, a small number of students are selected to attend an Academy as part of this programme. These Academies also host a Talent Identification Programme (TID) that supports high achieving students with significant financial need from the Academy’s home country to attend an Academy. -
4317BR
Aga Khan Agency for Habitat
The Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan is recruiting a Community Engagement Officer for its rural infrastructure improvement activities in Gilgit-Baltistan. The Officer will create awareness about the activities in the target communities and will mobilize them for involvement in those activities. The role of the incumbent consists of performing the duties that include the following: Coordinate and ensure community engagement and participation in project activities and facilitate arrangement of community-based meetings, awareness sessions, and assessments. Ensure beneficiary/household contributions as per agreed terms of participation through close coordination, dialogues and regular visits and follow ups. Support regional lead and communications team in conducting community and school level mass awareness campaigns including facilitation and process documentation. Communicate, facilitate, and correspond with relevant stakeholders such as community members, local leadership, and civil society organizations for training of artisans in green retrofitting trades. Support in promotion of energy efficient products in targeted communities through briefings, presentations, and discussion. Support in preparation of donor or management visits to project areas. Ensure equal gender participation, representation, and safeguarding protocols/policies for community engagement in project activities. Act as a focal point for reporting of social issues and project-related challenges, and developing solutions to overcome those issues/ challenges. Perform other duties as assigned by the line manager. -
4266BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Education Service, Kenya (AKES, Kenya) operates five schools 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 Academy, Nairobi (AKA, Nairobi) is an IB continuum school in Kenya authorized to offer the International Baccalaureate curriculum (IB) from Early Years through the Primary Years Programme (PYP), the Middle Years Programme (MYP), and the Diploma Programme (DP). With over 1000 students, AKA, Nairobi is a multi-cultural school with a variety of nationalities represented in our student and teaching faculty. The Aga Khan Academy, Nairobi has an opening for the position of: IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) Coordinator. Role Summary The PYP Coordinator plays a critical role in ensuring the successful implementation of the IB Primary Years Programme from Nursery (K1) to Grade 5. This includes curriculum development, pedagogical leadership and staff professional growth to ensure high-quality, inquiry-based learning. The coordinator leads curriculum planning, ensures compliance with IB requirements, and fosters a strong culture of professional learning aligned with the Academy’s mission and vision. Key Responsibilities: Curriculum and Pedagogy Leadership Lead the planning, implementation and evaluation of the PYP curriculum to ensure alignment with IB expectations and the school's improvement goals. Ensure inquiry-based learning and differentiation are central to curriculum delivery. Collaborate with the MYP Coordinator to ensure curriculum continuity and a seamless transition for learners. Professional Development and Capacity Building Facilitate a robust professional development programme, including coaching, mentoring and model lessons, tailored to improve teaching effectiveness. Identify individual and team PD needs and create opportunities to address them. Record and assess the impact of all professional development initiatives. Monitoring and Evaluation Conduct lesson observations, student work reviews and data analysis to monitor teaching and learning. Lead on the analysis and interpretation of assessment data to drive improvement in learner outcomes. Support teachers in identifying and addressing gaps in student learning. Resource and Operational Oversight Plan for resource development and allocation in collaboration with school leadership. Maintain updated inventories and ensure optimal resource use aligned to programme needs. Provide oversight to the Nursery section to ensure consistent programme delivery. Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Ensure timely and effective communication with all staff involved in PYP delivery. Serve as the key liaison with the IBO, ensuring compliance with all PYP implementation standards. Lead parent engagement through information sessions, newsletters, and workshops. Participate actively in PYP networks and contribute to IB evaluation and school improvement processes. Strategic Leadership and IB Authorization Guide the school through IB Self-Study, Evaluation visits, and implementation of action plans. Lead the review and update of the Programme of Inquiry and oversee all planning documents. Coordinate cross-grade and cross-sectional planning to ensure coherence in learning experiences. Additional Duties: Support school leadership in implementing strategic improvement initiatives. May serve as Acting Head or Deputy during absences. Support transition planning from PYP to MYP to maintain learning progression. -
4323BR
Aga Khan Education Services
AGA KHAN EDUCATION SERVICE TANZANIA CAREER OPPORTUNITY Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T), is a private, not for profit, service company registered under the Companies Act and operates three schools in Tanzania. The vision of AKES, T is to provide accessible, world-class education, which prepares students to become self-confident, articulate, open-minded and ethical young people with academic qualifications to enable them to make productive contributions to their own community and their wider society. AKES, T 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. AKEST is currently seeking qualified, dynamic, open-minded, committed, effective and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions at Central Office (Construction Project) Civil works/finishing Assistant Package Manager Job summary The Civil Works Package Manager Assistant will support the Civil Works Package Manager in planning, coordinating, monitoring, and reporting on civil works activities. This role is instrumental in ensuring that all project components are executed on time, within scope, and in line with quality and safety standards. Key Responsibilities Assist the package manager in ensuring the design is technically appropriate, acceptable, and cost-effective. Achieve the project’s desired quality standards as defined by the project drawings and specifications and match the existing. Ensure the desired EHS standards. To achieve smooth, well-coordinated and trouble-free construction for each project phase, assist the package manager in ensuring the contractors coordinate with each other and other contractors on site. Assist the package manager in liaising with Design Teams (Architects / Engineers/Quantity Surveyors) when required. Assist the package manager in the Preparation of Plant Schedules / Program / labour resources. Assist the package manager in the Verification and Countersigning of Material requisitions for each of the projects. Identifying and ensuring that an effective receiving and storage system for materials and plant is established and maintained. Minute all progress meetings for the project -
4331BR
Aga Khan Education Services
Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T), is a private, not for profit, service company registered under the Companies Act and operates three schools in Tanzania. The vision of AKES,T is to provide accessible, world-class education, which prepares students to become self-confident, open-minded articulate and ethical young people with academic qualifications to enable them to make productive contributions to their own community and their wider society. AKES,T 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. AKEST is currently seeking qualified, dynamic, open-minded, committed, effective and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions at Aga Khan Primary School for the new term starting August 2025: PE Teacher-Primary Job Summary To plan, deliver, and evaluate a dynamic and inclusive Physical Education program that promotes physical literacy, healthy lifestyles, and personal development in primary-aged students, in line with the IB Primary Years Program (PYP) and/or IGCSE school ethos. Key Responsibilities: Deliver age-appropriate PE lessons to students from Early Years through to the end of Primary. Foster the development of fundamental movement skills, teamwork, and positive sporting attitudes. Adapt lessons to meet individual student needs and abilities. Integrate health education, well-being, and lifelong fitness principles. Encourage inclusive participation and enjoyment of physical activity for all learners. Plan and implement a cohesive, skills-based PE curriculum aligned with PYP (and/or Cambridge Primary) learning outcomes. -
4327BR
Aga Khan Health Services
The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is an institution of the Aga Khan Health Service, Kenya, which is an Agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. The Hospital is part of a network of health facilities, which includes Hospitals and Outreach Health Facilities across East Africa. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu is in an exciting growth phase and has attained acknowledgment of its quality by achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification, ISO 15189:2012 accreditation for laboratory services, Safe Care level 5 accreditation and is at advanced stage of attaining Joint Commission International Accreditation. The Aga Khan Hospital, Kisumu has Outreach Health Services at Kisii, Kakamega, Kitale, Bungoma, Kericho, Kibuye-Kisumu, West End- Kisumu, Busia, Homa - Bay, Migori, Bomet, Eldoret, Kimilili, Nyamira and Kabarnet. The Hospital is seeking to attract interested and qualified candidates for the following professional position: RADIOLOGY QUALITY AND SAFETY OFFICER OVERALL RESPONSIBILITY Reporting to the Radiology Manager, the successful candidate will ensure that radiation workers (RWs) and anyone else who might be exposed to radiation are kept safe. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Lead the development and implementation of radiology quality and patient safety programs. Review processes, quality control, and other imaging reports for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with standard requirements. Monitor compliance with imaging safety protocols, radiation protection guidelines, and standard operating procedures (SOPs). Conduct regular audits, incident investigations, and root cause analyses to identify areas for improvement. Collaborate with radiologists, technologists, and other healthcare staff to promote a culture of safety and quality. Track performance indicators, maintain documentation, and report on departmental quality and safety metrics. Support accreditation processes and regulatory inspections (e.g., SafeCare, JCI, or local regulatory bodies). Coordinate continuous staff training program and competency assessment to promote high quality radiology services. Comply with Health & Safety requirements in the Hospital by maintaining high standards of hygiene, radiation safety and general cleanliness in the work area. Address all quality and safety gaps implementing effective corrective and preventive actions. -
4324BR
Aga Khan Trust for Culture
The Project Architect will manage documentation, surveying, design proposals, drawings of projects and overseeing site work at the Lahore Fort while adhering to organizational policies and procedures. Responsibilities: Surveying Conduct comprehensive survey of buildings to evaluate current conditions, survey of as-found conditions and architectural features. Documentation Develop precise documentation and thorough documentation tools. Proposals and Drawings Preparation conservation and intervention design proposals ensuring sensitivity to the historic character and cultural significance of structures. Develop detailed working drawings for the project. Implementation Oversee conservation and preservation activities, ensuring the use of indigenous materials and environmentally sustainable techniques Compliance and Policy Implementation Ensure all project activities comply with organizational policies, procedures, and local regulations. Miscellaneous Duties Undertake additional architectural tasks assigned by the supervisor, contributing to team objectives and project outcomes. -
4329BR
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. We are seeking to fill the position of P1 Teacher French / ICT within at The Aga Khan Primary School, Kisumu (AKPSK ) which offers Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) from Grade 1 to Grade 9. Role Summary. Should be competent to teach French and ICT from Grade 1 to Grade 9. Key Responsibilities To prepare and deliver high-quality lessons in line with the school’s vision and mission. To collaboratively develop unit and lesson plans for the curriculum To ensure students acquire excellent knowledge and skills so that they make progress, achieve their targets and are prepared for the next stage of their careers Produce documents such as Unit plans, Records of Work, Course outlines, class analyses etc. Differentiate lessons in order to match learners’ needs Involve the learners in different learning activities such as storytelling, role plays, numbers and letters recognition, etc. Displaying learners’ work in the classroom to showcase their abilities and finished projects. Plan regular excursions to expose them to different environments. Observe the behavior of children and help them improve it by building self-confidence and teaching social values. To guide learners with learning differences and behavioral challenges. Manage and update the progress of children and create reports for parents. -
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