Program Officer - Art of Parenting

The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a private, non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill-health with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous and other resource poor regions, primarily in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its main areas of focus are education, health, rural development, environment and strengthening civil society.

AKF(P) is seeking a high calibre professional for the position of Programme Officer- Art of Parenting Project reporting to the Advisor, Art of Parenting Health. This will be Islamabad-based position with frequent travel to the project areas.

Background

Sehat Ka Safar (SKS) is a transformative, multi-sectoral initiative advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), family planning (FP), and gender equality across underserved districts in Gilgit Baltistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and Sindh in collaboration with the UNFPA, the Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan (AKFP) and implemented in partnership with AKDN institutions and provincial health authorities.

The Art of Parenting Initiative (API) is a national level collaborative partnership of the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, National Commission on the Status of Women (NCSW), Aga Khan Foundation Pakistan (AKFP), Aga Khan University (AKU), National Institute of Psychology (NIP) Quaid-i-Azam University (QAU), and Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) and many other stakeholders.

Components

• AGHOSH – targeting parenting for children aged 0–9 years
• PARVARISH – focusing on parenting for adolescents aged 9–19 years

These manuals are designed to empower parents with essential knowledge and practical skills, supporting the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of children and adolescents. The implementation model involves Government Provincial and District level stakeholders to train local resource persons and to facilitate them working with parents to promote positive parenting practices essential to children’s wellbeing.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

The Programme officer will be based in Islamabad office and work as part of a multidisciplinary team alongside Advisor Health, Director Communication, Grants and Finance, and Administration Departments, coordinating the implementation of the Art of Parenting Initiative (API) project.

Purpose of the Position

The position is responsible for coordinating and supporting the implementation of project activities in alignment with the approved work plan and budget. The incumbent will ensure effective coordination with government stakeholders, district and provincial authorities, and other partners to achieve project deliverables within agreed timelines. The role involves facilitation of meetings, training, reporting, and logistical arrangements to ensure smooth execution of project interventions.

Key Responsibilities

Planning and Coordination

Training and Reporting

Monitoring, Documentation, and Communication

Required Qualifications and Experience

Core Competencies

AKF(P) offers a competitive remuneration package and conducive working environment. AKF(P) recruitment and selection policy and procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and the safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(P)’s Safeguarding policy.

The deadline for applications is December 01, 2025. Only short‑listed candidates will be contacted.

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