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4120BR
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 Academy Fellow will live in an apartment and serve the student residential programme as a Residential Parent promoting community life and are responsible for the following aspects of student and academic life. While the Academy Fellow does not teach, s/he will be scheduled to have some contact with classes, to engage fully with the learning and teaching of the Academy so that he/she can support students with additional tutoring after school hours and during residential study time. This will be approximately 10 hours a week (supporting 2 or 3 classes in a subject of the fellow/intern’s choice. Maths and Science are the areas of most need along with English as an Additional Language for our students who join on the Talent Identification Programme from marginalised communities in Kenya.) Developing and delivering the Service- Learning Programme which takes place every week with Years 6-10. This is a 10 hour a week commitment and requires planning the activities, working with community partners, delivering the programme to. Students and colleagues and supporting individual groups as they develop and implement their projects. Academy Fellows play a major role as Residential Parents in guiding residential students in their personal and academic goals and as Mentors for a small group of students to support them academically and socially. As residential parents fellows are expected to develop close relationships with their dorm sons/daughters by checking in with them frequently as well as supervising in an official capacity twice a week and one weekend in three. Academy Fellows are expected to actively contribute to the co-curricular programme in some way such as coaching athletic teams, providing music lessons or running clubs such as gardening, cooking, debating, MUN, TedX, guiding students interested in applying to top international universities with SAT preparation, reading essays personal statements etc Academy fellows will be asked to chaperoning off-campus residential and day trips, including to places of worship -
4294BR
Aga Khan Health Services
AKHS,P is looking for a seasoned and dynamic Assistant Manager Budgeting & Reporting for its Central Office, Karachi. Key Responsibilities: Assist in creating annual budgets based on financial forecasts and strategic goals. Evaluate expenses to identify areas for cost reduction and efficiency improvements. Compare actual expenditures with budgeted figures to assess financial performance Ensuring funds are distributed effectively across departments or projects. Periodically revising budgets to reflect changing business needs. Prepare financial statements, summaries, and periodic reports for management. Ensure financial reports comply with legal and industry standards. Monitor key financial indicators like profit margins, cash flow, and return on investment. Provide insights from financial data to aid strategic decision-making. Work with various departments to gather financial information and ensure accuracy in reporting. -
4270BR
Aga Khan Education Services
The Aga Khan Primary School, Mombasa (AKPSM) which offers Competency Based Curriculum (CBC) from Grade 1 to Grade 6 is seeking to fill the below posts at P1 Teacher – IRE / Kiswahili 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. -
4186BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Dhaka is the fourth in the network of the 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 competitive and based on student merit. As with all the Aga Khan Academies, we are committed to excellence in all aspects of education. This commitment includes the academic curriculum as well as the campus where students live and learn. Our campus is architect designed and purpose-built. It features state-of-the-art classrooms and resource areas, and extensive sports facilities. These outstanding facilities provide an inspiring environment for both students and staff. The Head of Academy leads the school. S/he is appointed by and accountable to the Board of AKES, Bangladesh, and reports to the CEO of AKES, Bangladesh. The Head leads the Academy’s Senior Leadership Team and has ultimate responsibility for all aspects of the Academy’s day-to-day running within the strategic, operational and financial policy frameworks established by the AKES,B Board in consultation with the Aga Khan Schools Head Office for the realisation of His Highness the Aga Khan’s vision. Specific tasks and responsibilities will include: Ensuring that the Academy is distinctive and relevant through the provision of an outstanding and transformative education for students from a diverse range of backgrounds; Articulating and delivering a clear educational vision that embodies the values of the Academy and builds on the strengths of the Aga Khan Schools (AKS) and the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), including academic excellence, a service ethos, a strong ethical foundation and pluralistic values; Acting as a role model to students, parents and staff, setting high standards of personal conduct, and managing students’ well-being and behaviour positively and fairly; Developing strong personal relationships with parents, staff and students by being visible and accessible; Ensuring high academic standards and performance of students within the framework of the IB curricular programmes; Building a high-performing team, and continuing to attract, develop and retain excellent staff; Ensuring performance evaluation of all staff on a regular basis and implementing professional development aligned to the strategic objectives of the Academy; Promoting an organisational culture that fosters teamwork, effective performance, high motivation and a sense of working towards a common vision, whilst upholding the pluralistic values of the Academy; Maintaining communications within, across and outside the Academy, fostering openness, transparency and collaboration; Championing the Academy in its dealings with other schools and organisations, ensuring it has a high profile, is embedded in the local community and connected nationally and internationally; Developing and delivering effective marketing strategies and admission policies to recruit students with diverse cultural, social and economic backgrounds, working in partnership with other agencies within the AKDN and beyond; Working towards the Academy’s financial sustainability by leading the budgeting process, meeting admissions targets, and prudently managing financial resources; Working closely with the AKES, Bangladesh CEO and the AKS Head Office team on planning for the continued development of the Academy campus; Balancing the needs of a complex set of stakeholders including teachers, support staff, students, parents, the AKES, Bangladesh Board, the AKS Head Office, the AKDN Office, local leadership, alumni, and friends and supporters of the Academy; -
4290BR
Aga Khan Foundation
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Key Role Duties: To carry out day-to-day maintenance tasks to ensure the development is safe, functional and visually appealing, creating a positive living environment for our residents. Clean and maintain communal areas, private rooms and shared facilities to ensure a consistently high standard of hygiene and presentation. Inspect communal and private areas to identify and resolve issues before they escalate. Perform maintenance tasks during room turnarounds between residents, ensuring rooms are full functional and meet high standards before new arrivals take residence. Support residents by addressing maintenance requests promptly and professionally. Collaborate with the on-site team to maintain a high standard of service. Monitor and maintain building systems, including (but not limited to) water safety equipment, electrical safety equipment and fire safety equipment. Working closely with external contractors to oversee larger repairs or specialist tasks. Ensure communal spaces, such as kitchens, lounges and hallways, remain in excellent condition and contribute to a welcoming atmosphere. Promote a safe living and working environment by always adhering to health and safety standards and addressing issues as appropriate. To assist the Management in monthly checks to ensure that the flats are being kept clean and tidy and that there are no health and safety or maintenance issues outstanding. To hold a master key when on duty to be used in case of an emergency. Making regular Building Patrols to ensure the site is secure at all times and in order to identify, rectify and report safety hazards, risks or safety related issues. Maintaining the incident log, reporting any trends and repeat behaviours as necessary to the Property Manager. Ensuring the Line Manager is informed of all serious incidents and emergencies when they occur. Responsible for ‘First Response’ to incidents and emergencies including handling any issues or incidents with the appropriate level of involvement from the emergency services and ensuring that all Host procedures are followed. General Maintenance Preventative Maintenance Repairs and Improvements Cleaning Customer Service Health, Safety & Compliance Record Keeping Team Collaboration The foregoing will involve irregular hours, days and duration of attendance, and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties of the post. The post is full time based on a 40 hour working week. This will include weekends, evenings and bank holidays, working weeks run from Monday to Sunday with shifts worked on 5 days from 7, and may involve irregular shift patterns. Your usual working hours will be night shifts, however alternative hours may be required depending on business needs. From time to time the Management may require the post holder to work additional/alternative hours to provide extra cover according to operational demands. Appropriate rates of pay will be given to the post holder for work carried out above the 40 hours. You may be asked to carry out other tasks that are comparable with your duties. Tasks of a similar nature may be allocated by the Property Manager, not least of which shall be those seen as contributing to the general overall development of the service provided. The post holder will be expected to be contactable out of work hours in case of emergency and if cover is required. -
4280BR
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 Academy is looking for a passionate IB Middle Year Program (MYP) Coordinator to join an an experienced team of IB educators in the senior school department. The MYP Coordinator will be responsible of working closely with the other members of the Junior and Senior School Leadership Teams plus the Academy Senior Management Team to support the central purpose of promoting student learning and contribute to the further development of a campus environment in which students develop intellectually, socially, spiritually, and athletically. The MYP Coordinator will work to achieve the goals of the Aga Khan Academy in Mombasa and to support the vision and mission of the Academies network. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITY: Work collaboratively to develop and effect strategic decision making within to support the Academy’s educational aims. Lead, coach and manage all staff in the Middle Years Programme by word, action and example. Be efficient in all administrative tasks in order to support other staff to undertake their own jobs effectively. Liaise and work with Heads of Department to ensure ongoing improvement in each area of responsibility. This includes holding regular meetings, conducting lesson observations and learning walks and providing effective feedback on teaching and learning to HoDs and individual teachers. Be responsible for the efficient and effective use of Academy resources, including actively monitoring and making best use of the allocated financial resources in their area of responsibility. Input into the following year’s budget development is also required. Have oversight of all IBMYP programmes including the Personal Project, and all IBO administrative returns Lead the new Middle Years students’ orientation programmes Be responsible for the content, programme, and effective controlling of all MYP assemblies Have oversight of the MYP Service programmes Coordinate with the Head of JS and PYP Coordinator for the Year 5 – Year 6 Transition Programme Be an active member of the Academy’s PD / Academic Committee and lead Professional development sessions for all staff. Builds a common understanding of the Academy vision and sets goals that align the team’s role in achieving the mission of developing future ethical leaders. Establish a productive team culture and high standards and expectations for learning. Engage and empower the team to develop and promote a growth mindset to ensure a safe, healthy and intellectually stimulating learning environment for student learning. Lead the team to identify opportunities for authentic learning and engagement in the wider community. Empower and support members of the team to develop instructional pedagogy through coaching, mentoring, and modelling to improve teaching and learning -
4289BR
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 College and Career Counsellor will be responsible for providing comprehensive academic, college, and career guidance to IB Diploma students, supporting their academic, social-emotional, and post-secondary development. The counsellor will also empower students and families to make informed decisions about higher education and career pathways, while upholding the highest ethical and professional standards as outlined by international associations such as the International Association for College Admission Counselling (IACAC). Responsibilities Advise students on IB subject selection, academic planning, and alignment with university and career goals. Guide students and families through the global university application process, including country-specific requirements, essay writing, interview preparation, and standardized testing. Provide up-to-date, unbiased information on universities and programs worldwide, including scholarship and financial aid opportunities. Organize and lead university visits, college fairs, and career exploration events. Support students in identifying and pursuing relevant extracurriculars, internships, and job shadowing experiences. Personal and Social-Emotional Support Offer individual and group counselling tailored to students’ developmental and social-emotional needs. Conduct early and crisis interventions as needed, and make appropriate referrals to external professionals. Foster a safe, inclusive, and culturally responsive environment for all students. Develop strong relationships with students, parents, faculty, and university representatives to ensure a smooth college application process. Maintain open, regular communication with parents through meetings, workshops, and written updates. Liaise with the IB Coordinator, teachers, and administration to support student success. Design, implement, and assess a comprehensive college and career counselling program aligned with IB philosophy and school mission. Collect, analyse, and interpret data to assess program effectiveness and student outcomes. Prepare and update the school profile, college handbook, and relevant documentation for university applications. Write counsellor references and coordinate teacher recommendations for university applications. Professionalism and Development Adhere to the ethical standards of the counselling profession and the principles of organizations such as IACAC and NACAC. Engage in ongoing professional development, attend conferences, and maintain active membership in relevant professional associations. Represent students and the institution honestly and openly, always prioritizing student well-being. -
4291BR
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. -
4293BR
Aga Khan Foundation
To support the Finance team with efficient and effective financial processing and financial controls, by holding responsibility for the various admin tasks within the team. To maintain close working relationships with other AKF (UK) employees and provide cover of key responsibilities for the Finance Officer (Expenditure) and Finance Officer (Income). KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND CORE TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES Financial administration Administration of the donations inbox, liaising with donors and prospective donors for simple queries. Ensuring good organisation of the inbox with a clear labelling system. Draft donation acknowledgement letters for donors to acknowledge donations received. Management of Raisers Edge donations management system, including: review of potential duplicate donor records ensuring documentation for Gift Aid donors making edits and updates to donor records as and when required. Creation of a tracker for Raisers Edge issues to ensure these are managed and dealt with appropriately. Follow up with donors who have expressed an interest in Gift Aid. Liaising with the Comms team to ensure maintenance of supporters contact list. Digital archiving of paper-based records held within the Finance Department. Support Finance Managers with the organisation of the shared drive and the Sharepoint site. Management of Finance policy and procedure documents library on the shared drive, ensuring these are up-to-date and accessible to staff. Scan letters received for finance and deal with these appropriately (sharing with the relevant individual and/or filing on the shared drive). Download bank statements on a daily basis and save on the shared drive. Financial controls Reconciliation of simple balance sheet accounts (e.g. petty cash, debit notes, deposit accounts) on a monthly basis. Reconciliation of properties bank accounts and deposit accounts on a monthly basis. Support the Finance Officer (Income) with donations collections and trips to the bank to deposit cash and cheque donations, ensuring all cheques and cash received are banked promptly and securely. Provide assistance with the annual audit and the preparation of the statutory accounts, particularly with regard the provision of supporting documentation. Financial processing Manage the corporate credit card process and user register, including onboarding of new users. Issue monthly credit card statements to staff members for their expenses submissions. Conduct first finance review of monthly credit card submissions and collate the supporting documentation submitted, ready for posting. Collate Out of Pocket expenditure claims and conduct a first review of these before processing by the Finance Officer (Expenditure). Support the Finance Officer (Income) with quarterly donor pledge statements process. Post property and Victoria Hall interest, bank sweeps, and charges into Business Central. Supporting others Perform any other financial duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Financial Controller, Properties Finance Manager, Head of Finance and Operations. Supporting Finance Officers (Income and Expenditure) and covering key tasks in their absence. -
4286BR
Aga Khan Foundation
BACKGROUND The Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF) is an Egyptian non-profit organization established in 1991 under the supervision of the Ministry of Social Solidarity. OHF is the implementation agency for the Aga Khan Foundation Egypt and is an affiliate of the Aga Khan Development Network of organizations and was founded by Om Habibeh Sultan Mohamed Shah Aga Khan to contribute to and support local communities in the governorate of Aswan in areas including health care, education, and providing income for deprived communities through long-term development activities. OHF works in the following areas: Continuing Education, Civil Society, Agriculture and Food Security, Economic Inclusion, Women Empowerment and Early Childhood Development. Om Habibeh Foundation (OHF), in partnership with the World Food Programme (WFP), is implementing a project entitled Integrated Livelihood “I-live” Program. The project aims at fostering an enabling environment for the socio-economic inclusion of forcibly displaced persons (including refugees, asylum-seekers, and vulnerable migrants), together with their host communities. The project seeks to improve both immediate and long-term access to protection, livelihoods, and employment opportunities while empowering local actors and strengthening community resilience. The project will be implemented in five governorates: Aswan, Alexandria, Cairo, Matrouh, and Damietta, targeting 2,000 individuals with vocational training, 1,000 with business training, and 250 with start-up support. POSITION OBJECTIVES: The Communication Officer will play a key role in developing and implementing a communication and visibility plan for the project. This includes ensuring timely and accurate documentation, storytelling, branding, media relations, and stakeholder engagement. The officer will also support internal and external communications to highlight project progress, impact, and success stories in alignment with OHF and WFP guidelines. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Develop and implement a comprehensive communication plan for the project in coordination with the Project Manager. Document project activities, success stories, case studies, and lessons learned through written, visual, and multimedia content. Coordinate media and visibility activities, including photography, videography, and social media content production. Ensure all communication materials comply with WFP and OHF branding and visibility guidelines. Support in organizing public events, field visits, and donor communications as required. Maintain regular communication with field teams to collect updates and human-interest stories from different project sites. Draft press releases, newsletters, fact sheets, and social media content to promote the project’s progress and achievements. Support the Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) team in communicating key findings and data to external audiences. Act as the focal point for coordinating with local media and stakeholders regarding the project’s visibility. Perform any other duties as assigned by the Project Manager. -
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