The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) position at Aga Khan Education Services, India involves overseeing all financial and administrative aspects of Aga Khan Schools (AKS), India operations. The CFO is responsible for diligently monitoring financial activities, maintaining responsible accounting practices, ensuring integrity in information, preparing budgets and reports, and overseeing annual audits. Additionally, the CFO plays a crucial role in safeguarding AKS, India resources through effective financial planning, risk management, and financial control policies to drive fiscal discipline within the organization. Key responsibilities include: **Budgeting and Planning:** Collaborating with the leadership team to prepare five-year rolling plans, annual budgets, monthly and quarterly reports, cash flow forecasts, and sustainability projections. Providing budget information to program managers. **Accounting & Statutory Compliances:** Preparing accounts for audits, appointing auditors, implementing fiscal controls, developing finance systems, and ensuring compliance with legal and statutory requirements. **Financial Systems:** Establishing internal financial controls, ensuring compliance with laws and accounting principles, and maintaining financial accounts/reports. **Finance Management:** Developing strategies for fund management and deployment, including investment decisions. **Reporting and Analysis:** Preparing management reports, financial reports, and conducting analytical reviews of operations. **Risk Management & Legal Matters:** Acting as the Risk Manager and overseeing legal affairs, including contract reviews, external communications, and seeking legal advice as needed. **Capital Projects:** Monitoring construction projects, budget utilization, contracting, and tendering processes. **Other Secretarial Responsibilities:** Supporting the Finance and Audit Committee, acting as the Secretary of the Board of Directors. **Education, Experience, and Skills:** - Qualification: Chartered Accountant or Cost and Works Accountant. - Experience: Minimum of 15 years" post-qualification experience in financial management. - Skills: Strong spreadsheet skills, knowledge of database management, interpersonal skills, team-building abilities, conflict resolution, and long-term strategic focus. This role requires proactive problem-solving, strong communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders. Applicants can apply via the AKDN Career Centre at www.the.akdn/careers/2170057.,
Chief Financial Officer Aga Khan Education Services (AKES), India Location: Mumbai or Hyderabad The CFO will be responsible to oversee all financial and administrative aspects of Aga Khan Schools (AKS), India operations by maintaining diligent monitoring of all financial activities, usage of a financial system for responsible accounting and integrity in information, including budget and periodic reports, and an annual independent audit. Additionally, CFO to ensure safeguarding of AKS, India resources through effective execution of financial planning and management, implementation of strong risk management and financial control policies to drive fiscal discipline within the organization. Specific duties will include: Budgeting and Planning: In collaboration with the CEO, COO, the Leadership team, School/Unit and school administration, prepare five-year rolling plans, including annual budgets, monthly and quarterly reports with explanations for variations and narratives, monthly cash flow reports and forecasts. Preparation of Company's multi-year financial and sustainability projections. Provide budget information and monthly statements of expenditure to program managers. Accounting & Statutory Compliances: Prepare the accounts for the annual audit of AKES, India as well as that of managed units and involve in appointment of statutory auditors and ensure compliance with the audit requirements. Ensure strong fiscal and administrative controls over expenditures through a robust internal control framework. Develop and maintain appropriate finance systems, and ensure that necessary procedures and controls are implemented, including authoring, presenting, continual review thereafter and improving the financial policies and SOPs. Ensure compliance to all legal & statutory requirements, including compliances under the Companies Act, Income tax Act, FCRA, etc. Financial Systems: Monitor financial systems and processes encompassing fee collection through the Student Information System (SIS), accounting and reporting through the Financial Information System (FIS) and in association with HR the payroll system through the HRIS platform. Establish internal financial controls and ensure the financial accounts/reports are in compliance with applicable laws, policies, standards, regulations, and generally accepted accounting principles and practices. Finance Management: In collaboration with the COO develop strategies for management of the funds sourced, and deployment of the same, including the investment of the funds. Reporting and Analysis: Tracking, monitoring and reporting the financial operations of the company as well as that of the managed units and that of the various programmes, including monitoring the receivables and payables. Preparing monthly management reports, including detailed analytical review of the operations, and monthly/quarterly financial and capital project reports. Risk Management & Legal Matters Shall act as the Risk Manager for the organization, including that of the managed units, and accordingly lead in the assessment, management and mitigation of the identified risks. Act as the legal officer of the organization with the responsibility to monitor all legal affairs and matters within the organization, which will include review of contracts, agreements, external communications, etc. and seek legal and technical advice as and when needed, including written opinion in order to ring fence the risks for the organization, etc. Capital Projects Oversee construction projects budget utilization and ensure the smooth release of funds for the project. Closely monitor contracting and tendering in respect of capital projects, including the terms and conditions and do the legal vetting as needed. Qualification: Chartered Accountant or Cost and Works Accountant. Experience: Minimum of 15 years' post qualifying experience at senior level that demonstrates success in the field of financial management. Excellent spreadsheet skills and knowledge of database management are essential. Strong interpersonal skills and ability to develop and maintain positive working relationship with diverse people Skills in team building, people management and conflict resolution. Skills in organizing resources and establishing priorities. Strong focus on long term strategy Ability to anticipate and resolve problems, and advise the Management well in advance of decisions to be undertaken. Knowledge of legal contracts to be prepared for third party service vendors. Location: Mumbai or Hyderabad Please apply via the AKDN Career Centre at www.the.akdn/careers/2170057 Closing date 31 July 2025
HR Officer Aga Khan Cultural Services Forum (AKCSF), India About the Organization: Aga Khan Cultural Services Forum (AKCSF) is a Section 8 not-for-profit company working on the conservation and revitalization of cultural heritage in India. The organization works in close partnership with the Aga Khan Foundation, Government Sunder Nursery Management Trust and other entities to deliver high-impact development outcomes through heritage-led urban regeneration. Position Overview: We are seeking a dynamic and experienced HR Officer to join our team. This individual will be responsible for managing day-to-day human resource functions across multiple legal entities under the AKCSF umbrella. The ideal candidate should be capable of working in a multi-disciplinary environment, engaging effectively with senior leadership, and contributing to a people-centric culture in alignment with the organization’s values and mission. Location : New Delhi Responsibilities Recruitment & Onboarding: Lead end-to-end recruitment processes including job postings, screening, scheduling interviews, reference checks, and offer letters. Develop and implement effective onboarding plans across entities and departments. Prepare an induction kit for all new joiners. Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and grievances. Maintain a healthy work environment by addressing staff concerns sensitively and effectively. Communicate with line managers and senior management to understand their requirements and to work on that for a resolutions Policy Implementation & Compliance: Ensure consistent application and interpretation of HR policies across the organization. Stay abreast of labour law compliance for Section 8 companies and related entities. Develop/Update all policy manuals according to the entity level. Coordinate with the Finance and Officer Director to ensure compliance related to policies communicated by AKCSF Geneva office are met. Employee Relations: Act as a point of contact for employees regarding HR policies, procedures, and grievances. Maintain a healthy work environment by addressing staff concerns sensitively and effectively. Communicate with line managers and senior management to understand their requirements and to work on that for a resolutions Contract Management: Management of contracts/ agreements issued in relation to human resource, i.e. preparation and managing their timelines. Maintain the contract database Coordinate with the line manager for the further extension of the expiring contracts. Performance Management: Support the annual performance review process, coordinate timelines, and provide support to the supervisors/ line managers in setting SMART goals. Monitor probation and appraisal timelines and prepare related communications. Training & Development: Provide support to Senior Executive Officer to CEO on Identify training needs and coordinate development initiatives across teams. Foster a learning culture in a diverse, multi-disciplinary team environment. HR Administration: Maintain up-to-date HR records, databases, and personnel files. Ensure accurate documentation and filing of contracts, leave records, and other employee-related data. Provide monthly Salary advice (Leave, new joiner, exit) to the Finance and Office Director for monthly preparation of monthly payroll sheet Updating organization’s organogram (entity wise) monthly and share with Finance and Office Director for review. Provide Support to Finance and Office Director in the staff insurance (health & accidental) policy and related procedure and updating of dependents’ information in HR records. Also, timely update the insurance agency on the addition and deletion of new employees and dependents. Coordinate with the Finance and Office Director in the HR & Admin Budget preparation. Coordinate with the Finance and Office Director on annual salary increments and timely distribution of documents Coordinate with the Finance and Officer Director to ensure information requested by AKCSF Geneva office time to time are being addressed. Coordination Across Entities and Project: Work closely with project staff located outside Delhi in other affiliated entities and support integrated HR functions and practices. Qualifications and Skills Required: Master’s Degree/Postgraduate Diploma in Human Resource Management or related discipline. Minimum 4–6 years of relevant HR experience, preferably in the development, cultural, or not-for-profit sector. Strong interpersonal and communication skills with an ability to interact effectively with senior leadership. Demonstrated ability to work across multiple teams, departments, and legal entities. High level of discretion, emotional intelligence, and professional decorum. Sound knowledge of Indian labour laws and HR best practices Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, evolving work environment. Proficiency in HRMS tools, MS Office Suite, and digital communication platforms. CV and Cover Letter required Please apply via the AKDN Career Centre via www.the.akdn/careers/2250253 Closing date 18 August 2025
Head of Development Programmes Aga Khan Agency for Habitat, India Aga Khan Agency for Habitat (AKAH) India was established in 2016 with the vision of creating habitats that allow communities to be resilient to disasters, adapt to climate change, and thrive. With a focus on urban resilience, various initiatives of AKAH work to reduce vulnerability to climate change and disasters through community-led efforts with a strong synergy between traditional knowledge, innovation, and technical integration. Location Mumbai. Position Overview The Head of Development Programs will provide strategic leadership, program management, and technical oversight for the Aga Khan Agency for Habitat India's initiatives across the thematic areas of Climate Resilience & Biodiversity. This role involves overseeing program design, implementation, monitoring & evaluation, partnership development, donor engagement, and team capacity building to ensure impactful, sustainable, and scalable interventions. The role demands a visionary leader with proven experience in managing multi-sectoral development programs, strong understanding of climate and environmental issues, and a commitment to community-centered approaches. Key Responsibilities Strategic Leadership & Program Management Lead the formulation and implementation of AKAH India’s integrated Development Programs & Environment Management strategy. Ensure thematic integration of water security, infrastructure improvement, climate resilience, habitat improvement, and urban development. Oversee portfolio planning, annual work plans, and multi-year program pipelines in alignment with national and global priorities. Foster cross-sector collaboration between technical, program, and support teams for holistic impact. Provide vision and leadership for AKAH India’s program strategy, ensuring alignment with organizational mission, AKAH Global frameworks, and emerging development priorities. Oversee program design ensuring alignment with organizational goals, donor priorities, and global best practices. Manage and guide Program Managers/Coordinators to deliver high-quality, timely, and cost-effective projects. Ensure integration of thematic areas to maximize impact and sustainability. Technical Guidance Provide subject-matter expertise Urban Habitat Development, Water Security Management, and Climate Resilience & Biodiversity. Ensure that all programs are grounded in evidence-based approaches and incorporate innovations where relevant. Stay updated on policy, research, and global frameworks (e.g., SDGs, COPs) relevant to thematic areas. Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Oversee the development and implementation of MEL frameworks to track progress, outcomes, and impact. Promote a culture of continuous learning and adaptive management. Ensure that lessons learned are documented and shared internally and externally. Partnerships & Networking Build and maintain relationships with government bodies, donors, research institutions, and other NGOs. Represent the organization at national and international forums, conferences, and policy dialogues. Foster partnerships for joint programming, advocacy, and resource mobilization. Resource Mobilization Work closely with the fundraising and proposal development team to identify funding opportunities and facilitate developing compelling proposals. Maintain strong donor relations and ensure compliance with grant requirements. Team Leadership & Capacity Building Mentor and develop program staff, fostering a high-performance culture. Identify training needs and provide opportunities for professional development. Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within the team. Qualifications & Experience Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Studies, Water Resources, Development Studies, or related field. Minimum 15 to 20 years of progressive experience in program management within the development or, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Demonstrated expertise in at least two of the thematic areas; strong working knowledge of the third. Proven track record in managing multi-donor, multi-location projects in India. Experience working with rural and vulnerable communities, particularly in climate-sensitive geographies. Strong understanding of Indian policy frameworks, government programs, and international conventions relevant to thematic areas. Excellent proposal writing, donor reporting, and presentation skills. Fluency in English and Hindi (knowledge of regional languages is an advantage). Competencies & Skills Strategic thinking and analytical skills. Strong leadership and people management abilities. Excellent communication and advocacy skills. Financial acumen and budget management experience. Ability to work effectively in multi-cultural and multi-disciplinary teams. Adaptability, resilience, and a problem-solving mindset. Please apply via the AKDN Career Centre at www.the.akdn/careers/2253571 Closing date 12 September 2025