Analyst, Data & Reporting, Research Office

Analyst, Data & Reporting, Research Office

Entity: Aga Khan University
Location: Karachi

Introduction

Aga Khan University (AKU), a private, self-governing international university chartered in 1983, is a global leader in health sciences education and research in the developing world. With campuses and teaching sites across Pakistan, East Africa, the United Kingdom, and Afghanistan, AKU is a key component of the Aga Khan Development Network.

The Research Office serves as the central coordinating entity supporting the University’s vision to conduct impactful research and provide strategic oversight of research metrics, grants management, and institutional reporting.

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.

Aga Khan University invites applications for the position of Analyst, Data & Reporting in the Research Office.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible to:

• Develop and maintain interactive dashboards to monitor research metrics at institutional, regional, and departmental levels.
• Collect, manage, analyze, and interpret complex data from multiple sources, presenting actionable insights using visualization tools (Power BI).
• Conduct data analytics to support institutional reporting and evidence-based decision-making.
• Coordinate extraction and validation of publication data for reporting and dashboard integration.
• Prepare key institutional reports and presentations for leadership and stakeholders.
• Provide training and support on Grants Management System reporting tools and assist researchers with grant submission portals.
• Serve as secretary to the Research Metrics Group and other assigned committees.
• Ensure accuracy, consistency, and audit-readiness of all research data and reporting systems.

Requirements

You should have:

• A Master’s degree in Administration, Management Information Systems, Data Analytics, or a related field from a recognized institution.
• Minimum 2–3 years of relevant experience in data analytics, research administration, reporting, or a related area.
• Experience managing and interpreting data from multiple databases.
• Mandatory proficiency in Power BI.
• Strong analytical, coordination, and communication skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively with strong attention to detail and critical thinking skills.

Comprehensive employment reference checks will be conducted.