Careers
The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading international development organisation working to address the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.
If you would like to join our team and support our mission to build a future where we all thrive together, explore our current job opportunities below.
Available positions
Finance Assistant (UK)
The Finance Assistant will support the Finance team with efficient and effective financial processing and financial controls, by holding responsibility for the various admin tasks within the team.
They will also maintain close working relationships with other AKF (UK) employees and provide cover of key responsibilities for the Finance Officer (Expenditure) and Finance Officer (Income).
Application details:
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Application must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
- Salary: £27,000.00 + benefits
- Closing date: 18th March 2026
- Apply here
Office & HR Assistant (UK)
Fixed-term maternity cover contract until January 2027
To support the AKF(UK) team by running efficient and effective systems for front office and office operations. To support the Head of HR and work closely with the HR Officer in HR Administration. To cover for PA duties to the CEO when the PA to the CEO and Office Administrator is not available. This support and coordination role will help the office as a whole to sustain high professional standards and effectiveness.
The Office & HR Assistant is responsible for: office administration (50%), HR, Health& Safety & security administration (45%), and IT administration (5%).
Application details:
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Application must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
Must be available for interview w/c 16th March 2026.
- Salary: £28,500.00 + benefits
- Closing date: 11th March 2026
- Apply here
Partnerships Officer (UK)
AKF(UK) Partnerships Officers are part of the Global Aga Khan Foundation (AKF) Partnerships team tasked with identifying funding partnerships and strengthening existing ones to support our strategic goals. Partnerships Officers manage a set of grants across a variety of themes and geographies. They also support engagement with European and Asian bilaterals, multilaterals and foundations to secure funding for ten multi-sector not-for-profit and for-profit agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) operating across Asia and Africa. This is all done in close collaboration with field units, global teams, and our partners.
Application details:
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Application must include CV and a supporting statement that outlines why you want the role, why you want to work for AKF(UK) and how your experiences and skills to date make you the most suitable applicant for the role.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; early applications are encouraged.
- Salary: £35,000 per annum + benefits
- Closing date: 25th March 2026
- Apply here
For opportunities within the wider Aga Khan Development Network, please visit the AKDN Careers Centre.
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