Manager - Academic Operations - AKP

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About the Organization

The Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) is one of the largest private, not-for-profit, non-denominational educational networks in the Global South. AKES currently operates over 190 pre-primary, primary, secondary and higher secondary schools and more than 100 non-formal education programmes in diverse geographic locations in Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Kenya, Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the United Arab Emirates. Most schools offer their respective country's national curricula, with some schools in East Africa and Bangladesh also offering the International Baccalaureate (IB) and the International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGCSE). AKES employs over 6,500 teachers and staff and educates over 104,700 students.

Job Description

The Manager, Academic Operations is responsible to take charge of planning, monitoring, review, and advancement of the Aga Khan Preschool (AKP) program.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor the AKP team to effectively execute the AKESI-prescribed curriculum and teaching methodologies.
• Spearhead outreach initiatives, fostering collaborations with governmental and allied institutions.
• Ensure adherence to AKESI policies concerning finance, HR, IT, safety, and child safeguarding.
• To ensure the safety and suitability of AKP infrastructure for optimal learning environments.
• Setting up new AKPs.

Education Qualification/Required Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Human Development / Early Childhood/ Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Preferred to have an understanding of early childhood development theories, practices, and pedagogy.
• Familiarity with relevant local and national regulations and policies related to ECD.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with diverse stakeholders and build partnerships.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Proficiency in data analysis and monitoring program outcomes.
• Grant writing and fundraising experience are desirable.

Experience:

• Proven experience in managing and implementing Education programs, preferably in a leadership role.
• Minimum 10- 12 years of experience with:
• 2-3 years of experience in teaching at school level.
• At least 3 years of experience in program management in the Education/NGO Sector.
• At least 5 years of experience in project management in a reputed organization/NGO

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