Director, Learning, Quality & Innovation

## Director, Learning, Quality & Innovation, Geneva - Organization:Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) - Office:AKDN in Geneva Director, Learning, Quality & Innovation TheDirector, Learning, Quality & Innovationis the senior educational leader ofAga Khan Schoolsand principal adviser to the General Manager on educational strategy, quality and innovation. Working closely with the General Manager, the Director shapes the educational direction of AKS and translates organisational priorities into a coherent Learning, Quality & Innovation Strategy that advances educational excellence across the global school system. - Serve as the principal educational adviser to the General Manager and Global Leadership Team. - Shape the educational direction of Aga Khan Schools through evidence-informed leadership and awareness of emerging trends and opportunities. - Develop and implement a Learning, Quality & Innovation Strategy aligned with organisational priorities and mission. - Advise on educational policy, investment priorities and organisational transformation. - Establish system-wide frameworks for curriculum, pedagogy, assessment and learner success. - Promote high-quality, values-based education that develops academic excellence, ethical leadership, pluralism, critical thinking and global citizenship. - Strengthen educational quality across all programmes and benchmark practice against leading international standards. - Develop and oversee educational quality frameworks, standards and performance expectations across the AKS network. - Monitor educational performance, evaluate impact and drive continuous improvement through evidence-informed decision-making. - Establish reporting systems, indicators and implementation frameworks that support accountability and school improvement. - Lead innovation in teaching, learning and educational technology across the organisation. - Promote future-ready educational models and expand flexible learning opportunities that respond to changing learner and societal needs. - Establish frameworks for teacher quality, instructional leadership and professional learning. - Strengthen leadership capability, talent development and collaboration across schools and operating regions. - Build organisational capacity that enables sustained educational excellence throughout the AKS network. - Strengthen frameworks for safeguarding, wellbeing, inclusion and student support. - Promote university readiness, career guidance and equitable access to educational opportunities. - Develop strategic partnerships and represent Aga Khan Schools in national and international educational forums. - Strengthen collaboration across AKDN institutions and enhance the global reputation of Aga Khan Schools. The successful candidate will be an accomplished educational leader with a demonstrated record of improving educational quality across complex school systems or international education networks. - A Master's degree or Doctorate in Education or a related discipline. - Significant senior leadership experience within complex education systems, international school groups or comparable organisations. - Demonstrated success in leading educational transformation and improving learner outcomes across multiple schools, jurisdictions or countries. - Deep expertise in curriculum, pedagogy, assessment, educational quality assurance, professional learning and school improvement. - Experience working across culturally diverse contexts, particularly within the Global South. - Strong understanding of educational innovation, digital learning and future-focused education. - Demonstrated ability to analyse educational evidence and translate data into strategic action. - Outstanding communication, collaboration and relationship-building skills. - A genuine commitment to values-based education, pluralism and improving quality of life through educational excellence. The Aga Khan Schools (AKS), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a global education system of schools, hostels and non-formal education programmes, serving more than 120,000 learners annually across 12 countries in East Africa, the Middle East, and South and Central Asia. Supported by over 7,000 teachers and staff, alongside dedicated volunteers, AKS is committed to improving quality of life through education by expanding access to high-quality, values-based learning that prepares learners to contribute meaningfully to their communities and an increasingly interconnected world. More information.. Director, Learning, Quality & Innovation | AKDN