​​Vacancies​​

Keyword

Location

Domestic Aide

Entity

Institute for Educational Development

Location

Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction

The Aga Khan University – Institute for Educational Development (AKU-IED), located in Karachi, is a center of excellence committed to strengthening the quality of education in Pakistan and the developing world through innovative teacher education, research, policy dialogue, and community engagement. With regional centers in Gilgit, Chitral, and professional development outreach across the country, AKU-IED has played a pivotal role in improving educational practices and promoting inclusive, lifelong learning since its establishment.

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

You will be responsible for:
  • dusting all horizontal surfaces that collect dust on a daily basis to ensure cleanliness of assigned areas;
  • emptying wastebaskets, other trash and clean ashtrays;
  • cleaning bathrooms including metal and porcelain fixtures;
  • wiping all furniture using a damp cloth;
  • drying and mopping floors, both indoor & outdoor;
  • vacuuming carpets and cleaning spots on the same when assigned;
  • cleaning walls and windows;
  • informing supervisor if any wear and tear is found in assigned area to ensure follow-up with MEP, Civil and Electrical etc. departments.attending to emergency cleaning complaints when required.

Requirements

You should have:
  • preferably Middle school certification;
  • basic knowledge of hygiene;
  • physical fitness to perform the required tasks;
  • respectful attitude towards supervisors and colleagues;
  • ability to follow simple instructions in Urdu pertaining to work responsibilities
  • willing to work in shift duties.

To Apply

​Please send your CV to  human.resources@aku.edu. Please mark the subject line with position number "10006090".

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Applications should be submitted latest by February 1, 2026