Manager, Strategy and Administration Office of the President, Aga Khan University

Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and self-governing international university with 13 teaching sites in 6 countries distributed across three continents. As an integral part of the Aga Khan Development Network, AKU provides higher education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the countries in which it exists and has campuses, programmes and / or teaching hospitals in Afghanistan, Kenya, Pakistan, Tanzania, Uganda and the UK. As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and access; and AKU is a model of academic excellence and an agent of social change.

As an equal opportunity employer, AKU believes in promoting a diverse and inclusive culture and is committed to adopt appropriate standards for safeguarding and promoting a respectful relationship with and between diverse workforce of its 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.

Responsibilities

The Manager, Strategy and Administration will play a key role in supporting the Office of the President by overseeing strategic initiatives, ensuring effective monitoring and reporting, and managing key administrative functions. The incumbent will work closely with senior colleagues to track progress against the strategic plan and institutional priorities, prepare high-level reports and presentations, and contribute to the efficient operation of the President’s Office.

Key Responsibilities :

Strategy Development, Monitoring, and Reporting

• Supporting the implementation of AKU’s Strategic Plan by tracking progress against key objectives and initiatives.
• Developing and maintaining dashboards to provide real-time insights into institutional performance.
• Conducting research and analysis to support the development of strategic initiatives and business plans.
• Working with key stakeholders across AKU to align institutional goals and strategies.
• Ensuring timely and accurate reporting of strategic priorities to the President and senior leadership.

Board and Leadership Support

Office Operations and Administration

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience :

Skills and Competencies :

To Apply

Please send your detailed CV to and mention the position number in the subject line. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.

Applications should be submitted latest by March 11, 2025 .

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