| | Hyderabad, India | Twelve (12) Weeks | Alumni Relations | | The Communication Intern for Alumni Relations will assist in developing and implementing communication strategies aimed at engaging and maintaining strong connections with alumni. This role will involve creating content, managing communication platforms, and collaborating with various departments to promote alumni involvement and support.
| - Content Creation
- Develop engaging content for newsletters, social media, emails, and other communication channels targeting alumni.
- Write articles, stories, and updates highlighting alumni achievements, events, and opportunities.
- Assist in producing multimedia content such as videos, graphics, and podcasts to showcase alumni experiences and contributions.
- Communication Management
- Manage alumni communication platforms including email lists, social media groups, and alumni websites.
- Monitor and respond to inquiries, feedback, and comments from alumni across different channels.
- Coordinate with alumni volunteers and ambassadors to amplify communication efforts and foster community engagement.
- Event Support
- Assist in planning and promoting alumni events, reunions, and networking opportunities.
- Coordinate logistics, communication materials, and outreach strategies to ensure successful event participation and attendance.
- Attend events as needed to support on-site communication and alumni interactions.
- Data Management
- Maintain accurate records of alumni contacts, preferences, and engagement activities.
- Utilize database systems to track communication metrics, analyze trends, and identify areas for improvement.
- Help segment alumni lists and personalize communication based on demographics, interests, and engagement history.
- Collaboration and Outreach:
- Collaborate with other departments such as development, marketing, and academic affairs to align alumni communication with organizational goals and initiatives.
- Cultivate relationships with alumni volunteers, donors, and key stakeholders to enhance alumni relations efforts.
- Seek out partnership opportunities with alumni associations, industry groups, and community organizations to expand outreach and engagement efforts.
| - Be working towards, or have completed, a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Communications, Media, Marketing or a related field.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with attention to detail.
- Previous experience in alumni relations, event planning, or communications is a plus.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support various projects and initiatives.
- Organizational skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
- Creative thinker with the ability to generate engaging content and communication ideas.
- Proficiency in digital communication tools and platforms including social media, email marketing, and content management systems
| | Alumni relations are a crucial aspect of institutional development and community building within educational institutions, nonprofits, and other organizations. The department responsible for alumni relations focuses on cultivating and maintaining relationships with former students (alumni) of an institution or members of an organization who have moved on to other endeavours.
| Communications, Media & Marketing | - Effective Communication Skills: Develop strong written and verbal communication skills through drafting newsletters, emails, social media posts, and other communication materials aimed at alumni.
Audience Engagement: Learn how to engage with diverse audiences by tailoring communication strategies to different segments of alumni, considering factors such as age, interests, and geographical location.
Content Creation: Gain experience in creating compelling content such as alumni success stories, event announcements, and fundraising appeals to enhance engagement and foster a sense of community among alumni. Social Media Management: Acquire skills in managing social media platforms to promote alumni events, share news and updates, and interact with alumni online. Project Management: Learn to manage communication projects from inception to completion, including setting goals, creating timelines, delegating tasks, and ensuring deadlines are met. Cultural Sensitivity and Inclusivity: Understand the importance of cultural sensitivity and inclusivity in communication efforts, and learn how to create content and messaging that resonates with diverse alumni populations. Feedback Incorporation: Gain experience in soliciting feedback from alumni and incorporating it into communication strategies to better meet their needs and expectations. Understanding of Alumni Relations: Develop a comprehensive understanding of the role of alumni relations within the broader context of institutional advancement and the importance of fostering lifelong connections between alumni and their alma mater. Professional Networking: Develop networking skills by interacting with alumni, staff, and other stakeholders, building relationships, and representing the organization in a professional manner. Customer Relationship Management (CRM): Gain experience using CRM software to maintain accurate alumni contact information, track interactions, and personalize communication efforts. Data Analysis: Learn to use data analytics tools to track the effectiveness of communication strategies, measure engagement metrics, and make data-driven decisions to improve outreach efforts. Event Coordination: Assist in planning and executing alumni events, including coordinating logistics, communicating with attendees, and ensuring a positive experience for all participants.
| Ms Tara Menon - ALumni Relations Coordinator | Summer 2025 Cycle | | | Karachi, Pakistan | Twelve (12) Weeks | Network of Quality, Teaching and Learning | | The Blended and Digital Learning (BDL) Team is revamping its communication strategy to improve accessibility, reach, and engagement. The webpage serves as a hub for information on various programmes and activities. Alongside, there are email campaigns and social media posts to enhance awareness and engagement. To enhance our strategy and implementation, we seek an intern with skills and interests in digital marketing and communication. The BDL Communication intern will work with the BDL team to develop, implement, and manage digital communication strategies and activities that align with the department's goals.
| - Create webpages for all BDL programmes (using different visual, animated videos and infographics etc.)
- Design flyers for all BDL activities for the months of June to December.
- Create a proposal for involving students as partners in the Digital Learning Day scheduled for September.
- Develop, write, and edit content for various platforms, including the BDL website, newsletters, and social media.
| - Be working towards, or have completed, a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Relations, Journalism, Communications, Media, Marketing or a related field.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in digital communication, graphic design tools, and multimedia content creation (e.g., Canva)
- Ability to create clear, engaging content for various audiences.
- Ability to work remotely and meet deadlines.
- Problem-solving and creativity.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
| Abeer Hammadi serves as a Specialist for Blended and Digital Learning at the Aga Khan University. Her role at AKU revolves around designing, planning and implementing faculty professional development programmes focused on teaching with technology in higher education. Abeer's experience extends beyond Pakistan and includes supporting faculty in East Africa, UK, and Central Asia
| Established in 2013, the Network of Quality, Teaching, and Learning was created with the mission to foster excellence across our academic offerings, ensuring a robust and enriching learning experience for our students. This initiative underpins the ability of Aga Khan University graduates to achieve and exceed their program learning outcomes. Through a comprehensive suite of faculty development initiatives, targeted entity support programs, and personalized one-on-one consultations, the Network offers AKU faculty members unparalleled opportunities to enhance their teaching skills. Faculty members are empowered to integrate the latest pedagogical strategies and technological advancements into their teaching practices. This commitment to continuous improvement and innovation in teaching ensures that AKU maintains its standard of educational excellence, thereby providing our students with an exceptional learning environment
| Communications, Media & Marketing | - Contribute to a real-world project that impacts educational accessibility
- Gain practical experience in digital content development for education.
- Enhance skills in graphic design, multimedia production, and web content organization.
- Work with professionals in blended and digital learning.
| Abeer Hammadi | Summer 2025 Cycle | | | Karachi, Pakistan | Twelve (12) Weeks | Community Health Sciences | | The intern will work closely with the team to identify health issues of global importance that are most prevalent in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Pakistan. They will participate in developing research, design, and implementation of various public health modules within CHS to be used for various stakeholders in rural contexts (ex. Students, community health workers, etc.).
| - Critical appraisal of literature in public health and synthesizing research questions.
- Writing technical reports on epidemiological investigations in public health
- Assist the section in technical report writing for ongoing projects.
- Apply basic concepts of epidemiology, modelling and statistics in the area of infectious diseases and environment / climate change for a better public health policy design.
- Supplement in grant and proposal writing and literature reviews to advance research and programmes within the department.
- Project reporting, post-project evaluations, and final reporting of main projects.
| - Be working towards, or have completed, a Bachelor’s/Master's Degree in Public Health, Epidemiology and Biostatistics, Global Health, Data Science, Enivronmental Epidemiology, or other related fields.
- Good data management skills; basic to intermediate-level skills.
- Strong academic and professional report-writing skills.
- Good quantitative research and analysis skills; intermediate level data analyses, a familiarity with quantitative analyses software.
- Strong skills in research, IT, and digital literacy skills.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a team player.
| Dr Sonia Sameen is a Senior Instructor in the Section of Epidemiology and Biostatistics in the Department of Community Health Sciences, Aga Khan University, Karachi. Her work and research interests are in the areas of mental health, ageing, and non-communicable diseases.
| Aga Khan University's (AKU) Department of Community Health Sciences (CHS) is the preeminent public health institution in the country. The vision of the Chancellor set the direction for the University to take a lead in community development and the creation of an innovative curriculum that emphasizes a balance between tertiary care and population health. CHS has taken a major role in that development. Over the past three decades, CHS has led national development of primary health care, public health practice, health systems development and the evidence-based approach at the University and in the nation. CHS has developed successful models in urban and rural settings in Pakistan that emphasize empowerment - building on the strengths of communities. As part of an international university, CHS collaborates in a global network of outstanding research and teaching institutions including AKU affiliates in East Africa and Central Asia.
| Health Sciences/Data Sciences & IT | - Learn key skills and gain experience in scientific knowledge translation and synthesis for specific rural contexts and applications.
- Gain experience in technical report writing in the public health and epidemiological field.
- Participate in all stages of research design and get a holistic sense of the work it entails.
- Learn basic modeling skills to measure the effect of an outbreak in populations and its application in health systems.
| Dr Sonia Sameen – Senior Instructor | Summer 2025 Cycle | | | London, United Kingdom/ Toronto, Canada | Twelve (12) Weeks | Academic Development | | The role of the intern will be to research best practices in various areas of curriculum development and school operations and use this information to develop briefs, frameworks and reports that will support programme design, curricular activities and planning initiatives for Aga Khan Schools.
| - Research - undertake desk-based research that details the approach of recent, credible, relevant and global approaches to academic and curricular initiatives, as well as school operational initiatives.
- Data analysis - Support the collection, organization, and analysis of educational data to inform decision-making and enhance the overall quality of our programs.
- Documentation – draft documents (such as programme designs, reports, frameworks, theory of change) to support programme initiatives.
- Collaboration - liaise with stakeholders to develop monitoring and evaluation frameworks for the outlined initiatives.
- Any other task as needed by the academic or operational function of the organisation.
| - Be working towards, or have completed, a Bachelor’s Degree in Education or other related fields in the Social Sciences. Current Master's candidate preferred.
- Excellent literary and research skills, with experience writing reports and presenting information relevant to these target audiences.
- Experience working in education settings including but not limited to curriculum development, education administration, planning, etc.
- Experiences working with data and conducting analysis.
- Excellent oral and written language proficiency in English.
| Fatima brings over 10 years of experience both in the private and non-profit sector in strategy, program design & execution and organisational change management. Fatima completed her Master's in Education in Human Development & Psychology from Harvard University in May 2022 and she also has her MBA from the Richard Ivey School of Business. Fatima was an AKU intern in the summer of 2021. She joined AKS in September 2022 as an Education Officer focusing on academic initiatives in primary and secondary schools across all countries.
Atifa brings with her extensive experience across the education sector both in the United Kingdom and abroad. She is an English Teacher and has served as a Principal in the UK and for AKS in Uganda. She is a trained school inspector working with Her Majesty’s Inspectorate and is an experienced systems leader heading a network of 235 schools across a Local Authority before joining AKS.
| The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), brings together the Aga Khan Education Services (AKES) and the Aga Khan Academies (AKA). AKS comprises a network of more than 200 schools, 100 non-formal education programme centers and seven hostels, serving over 96,000 students each year, with the support of over 6,400 teachers and staff.
The agency currently operates across 12 countries in East Africa, South and Central Asia, and the Middle East. This Department supports, monitors and oversees all matters related to education provision and quality that impact on student achievement, including school leadership, teaching and learning, curriculum, examination boards, assessment and academic data reporting.
| Education | - Gain a working knowledge of AKS schools and local and national curricula across Asia and Africa.
Develop knowledge and experience of academic initiatives in various settings.
Develop an understanding of inherent complexities of operational management of school systems in different countries. Gain experience in presenting information to a range of audiences. Participate in strategic meetings with a global team of academic leads.
| Fatima Murji, Education Officer & Atifa Sayani, Head of Academic Programs | Summer 2025 Cycle |
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