Associate (CEO's Office), Examination Board

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University was found in 1983 as Pakistan’s first private university; Aga Khan University is a not-for-profit institution and an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network. Starting in 2000, the University expanded to Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, United Kingdom and Afghanistan. AKU began life as a health-sciences university.  

The Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB) is the first private-sector university-led trans-provincial Board (awarding body) in Pakistan established through the Ordinance of the Government of Pakistan. The Board offers high-quality examinations for Secondary School (grades 9th and 10th - SSC) and Higher Secondary School (grades 11th and 12th - HSSC/ FSC) qualifications for public and private schools across Pakistan. The Board also offers a Middle School Programme (MSP) for grades 6th–8th students and its registered schools engage a globally accepted approach, Project-Based Learning (PBL) to implement the MSP.

PBL is considered as a foundation of the AKU-EB MSP, helping schools foster a sense of purpose and leadership in young learners.
At the heart of AKU-EB’s mission is to shift teaching and learning away from rote learning and move towards higher order thinking, preparing students for higher education and lifelong learning. The Board is evaluated internationally for implementing global best practices, making AKU-EB qualifications credible and recognized globally.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to safeguarding and aims to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between all faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, wider communities, and other stakeholders with whom it works, including children and vulnerable adults and expects all employees/trainees and partners to share this commitment.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Associate (CEO’s Office) in the Examination Board.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the CEO, Examination Board, you will be responsible to: 

• coordinate with internal departments, schools, and external experts to implement fair access arrangements for students with disabilities or other special needs.
• research and recommend best practices in inclusive exam administration
• monitor implementation and prepare regular reports for management
• identify, engage, and maintain relationships with donors and funding partners
• prepare and submit proposals, updates, and reports for donors
• maintain a database of financial aid arrangements and beneficiaries
• support donor recognition and stewardship activities
• provide high-level administrative support to the CEO's office for strategic initiatives
• assist in drafting reports, proposals, and presentations
• coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on relevant projects
• facilitate key meetings, workshops, and official visits as assigned
• coordinate with internal departments, schools, and external experts to implement fair access
• arrangements for students with disabilities or other special needs
• research and recommend best practices in inclusive exam administration
• monitor implementation and prepare regular reports for management.

Requirements:

You Should Have:

• graduation degree (MBA in social sciences, education, management, or a relevant field would be preferred)
• minimum 2 years of experience in education management, student services, donor relations, or a relevant field
• strong coordination, communication, and presentation skills
• good report writing skills (proposals, donor updates, analytical reports)
• the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders including schools, donors, NGOs, and policymakers
• good data collection, management, and analysis skills
• demonstrated sensitivity to equity and inclusion issues in education
• strong IT skills (MS Office, database management).

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.