The Institute for Educational Development (IED), Pakistan is an academic entity of the Aga Khan University. IED is mandated to make valuable and relevant contributions towards improving the quality of education in Pakistan and other developing contexts. It works as a catalyst for educational change by developing passionate and transformative educational professionals,  influencing educational policies and practices, and modelling educational reforms in the under-served areas. 

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.

This is a contractual position for 11 months.

The Academic Specialist will work closely with the Dean to support academic initiatives. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• assisting in conceptualizing and designing projects and academic articles by conducting literature reviews, data analysis, and preparing research summaries.
• supporting the drafting of reports, talks, and presentations.
• providing academic support in the courses taught by the Dean.
• assisting in coordinating academic events, seminars, and workshops organized by the Dean’s Office.