Job ID
45970
Job Title
Education Lead
To work for
Aga Khan Foundation
Country
Syria
City
Damascus
Field of Work
Education/Training
Job Type
Project Based
Minimum Education Level
Master
Qualifications
- The applicant must have a Master’s Degree in Education, Educational Leadership, International Development, or a related field.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in designing, managing and providing technical leadership for education programs in development or humanitarian contexts.
- Deep technical expertise in pedagogy, curriculum frameworks, teacher professional development models, and education system strengthening approaches.
- Strong understanding of the national education landscape, relevant policies, frameworks, and key government and civil society stakeholders.
- Proven experience in education program cycle management, including strategic planning, proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting.
- 01Strong practical knowledge of 21st-century skills frameworks and EdTech applications is desirable.
- Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder engagement, partnership management, and representation.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for working with young children and their families.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team capacity-building skills.
- Strong command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
- Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in designing, managing and providing technical leadership for education programs in development or humanitarian contexts.
- Deep technical expertise in pedagogy, curriculum frameworks, teacher professional development models, and education system strengthening approaches.
- Strong understanding of the national education landscape, relevant policies, frameworks, and key government and civil society stakeholders.
- Proven experience in education program cycle management, including strategic planning, proposal writing, monitoring and evaluation, and donor reporting.
- 01Strong practical knowledge of 21st-century skills frameworks and EdTech applications is desirable.
- Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder engagement, partnership management, and representation.
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with a passion for working with young children and their families.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and team capacity-building skills.
- Strong command of written and spoken English and Arabic.
- Proficiency in computer skills.
Specific Vacancy Requirements
Deadline for application submission is Wednesday, January 7th 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Salary and Benefits
As Per AKF Salary Scale.
Health and Life Insurance.
Health and Life Insurance.
About us
The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is a group of development agencies with mandates that include the environment, health, education, architecture, culture, microfinance, rural development, disaster reduction, and the promotion of private-sector enterprise and the revitalization of historic cities. AKDN agencies conduct their programmes without regard to faith, origin or gender.
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected incumbent must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Safeguarding Commitments:
AKF is committed to maintaining the highest standard of ethical behaviour among its staff, representatives, and partners to make sure of do no harm of the beneficiaries and whom they deal with. In line with this commitment; the selected incumbent must adhere to the AKF Code of Conduct and the relevant Safeguarding policies
Required employees number
1
Posted On
Dec 18, 2025
Expiry Date
Jan 17, 2026
CV Language
English