Manager, Lifelong Learning Education & Development of Skills (LEADS), Office of the Provost

Entity: Aga Khan University

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Introduction:

The Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, international university committed to global standards of excellence. It is a unique hybrid: an institution of academic excellence that is also an agent for social development. A leading centre of medical, nursing and teacher education, and education in social sciences, humanities and the arts, research and public service in the developing world. The University prepares men and women to lead change in societies and to thrive in the global economy.

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 Manager LEADS in the Office of the Provost.

Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Regional Vice Provost (Asia & UK), you will support the operation and maintenance of the Lifelong Learning Education and Development of Skills (LEADS) through a multi-sectoral/-disciplinary approach to continuing education while assisting in executing its implementation, partnership and funding plans. You will work in coordination the QTL-net and other academic units to develop and introduce new courses on the LEADS platform.

You will be responsible for:

• contributing to building strategy, processes and systems for programmes in Lifelong Learning Education and Development of Skills (LEADS) through a multi-sectoral/-disciplinary approach
• coordinating with QTL-net to create synergies in programmes being offered through blended and online mode
• managing all contracts and payments related to programmes offered on LEADS
• collaborating with IT to maintain a data base of applicants and participants in LEADS courses
• liaising with AKDN organizations in Paksitan and globally, and with other particpants for expansion of LEADS programmes
• leading all the marketing and communication campaign of LEADS in coordination with AKU Comms.

Requirements:

You must have:

• a Master's degree in Information Technology, Education Technology, Business Management or relevant field from a reputable and recognised university
• at least 5 years of relevant experience in academic administration
• the ability to think strategically and be able to synthesize complex information
• an understanding of continuing education and professional development programmes in AKU and globally
• the ability to work very effectively with people from diverse backgrounds to bring them to consensus, and enable them to envision new possibilities
• good planning and management skills
• the ability to work in ill-defined situations, handle uncertainty (e.g. Syria) and be self-driven
• the ability to represent AKU in a wide range of forums
• the ability to build partnerships with external academic institutions and foundations especially in the AKDN
• excellent digital and technological skills
• excellent verbal and writing skills, both in English.

Comprehensive employment reference will be conducted.