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4231BR
Aga Khan Health Services
We are currently seeking a dynamic and experienced Manager Communication to join our team. This role reports directly to the Chief Executive Officer and is pivotal in shaping our organization's communication strategy, enhancing our public image, and ensuring consistent and effective messaging across all channels. Position Summary The Manager Communication is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing both internal and external communication strategies that promote our organization’s image, services, and initiatives. This role involves close collaboration with the senior leadership team and all departments, including clinical and community health teams, to ensure that our messaging is consistent, accurate, and effective. The Manager Communication will create and distribute content across various channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases, and will organize events to enhance our outreach and engagement efforts. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement comprehensive communication strategies to drive business results. Plan and execute communication campaigns to raise organization’s profile and market services / initiatives. Create and distribute content across various channels, including social media, websites, newsletters, and press releases. Write and edit press releases, fact sheets, speeches, newsletters, organizational announcements, interdepartmental memos, and other business correspondence. Provide communication support for all initiatives and manage organizational events efficiently. Plan and execute brand building activities, including social media and corporate social responsibility campaigns, highlight success stories, videos/photos, promote outreach activities etc. Monitor and analyze the effectiveness of communication efforts. Ensure communication materials are developed and implemented consistently according to set standards and approved guidelines. Provide oversight, direction, prioritization, and management of all aspects of communications and outreach, including graphic design, publications, marketing, branding, social media, and web content. Directly supervise personnel, contracts, and budget within the communication department. Train and support staff on communication best practices. Develop guidelines for material uploaded on the intranet and the dissemination of policies across the organization. Collaborate with external partners and stakeholders, including developing and maintaining relationships with media contacts. Coordinate with the communication department of the national council, Aga Khan Foundation and other stakeholders. Manage crisis communications and reputation-risk management in coordination with regional offices as needed. Develop and maintain a database of useful contacts, including key government officials, departments, ministries, and other stakeholders. -
4210BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. We are looking for a passionate Teacher of Kiswahili to join an experienced team of IB educators at the Academy. The Teacher will be responsible for effective delivery of lessons and raising the standards of students achievements, monitoring and supporting students progress as well as supervising Internal Assessment, Personal Project and Extended Essay. Duty & Responsibilities Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best. Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding. Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment. Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes Monitor and track student progress. Act as a Personal Project and Extended Essay supervisor. Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities. -
4224BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. The Learning Support Coordinator will be responsible for developing and implementing evidence-based interventions for students with specific learning difficulties and neurodiversities, ensuring academic excellence and inclusion across our Junior School. Duty & Responsibilities Design and execute tiered intervention systems for students with learning differences Work to identify students with additional support needs to ensure their needs are met. Implement Universal Design for Learning principles and integrate assistive technology to support core subjects. Develop matrices detailing accommodations for math, literacy and science. Contribute to the creation of a differentiated programme that both challenges and meets the needs of all students. Develop strong relationships with parents and caregivers, ensuring a collaborative approach to student support. Serve as the liaison between the school and external specialists, including psychologists, speech therapists, and occupational therapists. Conduct reviews with teachers to adjust intervention intensity, modify instructional strategies, and recommend subject-specific accommodations. Assist with the transition of students from PYP to MYP, which includes leading parent meetings, documenting the meetings and tracking the student’s progress. -
4225BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. We are looking for a passionate IB PYP Homeroom Teacher with an ability to teach in Kiswahili to join an experienced team of IB educators in the Junior School department. The PYP Homeroom Teacher will deliver high-quality interactive lessons that enable each student to reach their potential. The successful candidate will create a safe and exciting learning environment with high expectations and lead learning and teaching practices. He/she will develop formative and summative assessments to accurately report on the progress of students in line with the IB PYP curriculum as well as collaboratively plan units of study designed for maximizing learning for all students. Duties and Responsibilities To plan curriculum documents in a collaborative manner to reflect the standards and practices of the Academy and the PYP. To engage in effective teaching practice that embraces inquiry teaching and learning methods and differentiate activities to meet the needs of all students. To authentically assess, record and track the progress of all students. Such information is to be communicated sensitively, effectively, and honestly with parents and guardians and be used to inform teaching practice. To communicate necessary programme information to all stakeholders. To resource programme needs effectively and ensure careful maintenance of existing inventory. To actively participate in the life of the Junior School and the Academy as a whole, in and out of normal school hours. To monitor all students’ behavior at all times to ensure the core values, as expressed in the student handbook and discipline policy, are adhered to throughout the school. Actively participate in the Appraisal for Growth process as a member of the AKA, M professional learning community. -
4229BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. AKA is looking for a passionate Deputy Head of Residential Life (VP HoRL) to join an an experienced team of IB educators in the residential department. The Deputy Head of Residential Life will be responsible of supporting the Head of Residential Life (HoRL) in ensuring that the residences are run in alignment with the needs of students and the mission and vision of the school. The Deputy Head of Residential Life will also assist in managing residential staff, overseeing student welfare, implementing policies, and maintaining effective communication between the residential community, school staff, and parents/guardians. Responsibilities Assist in developing the ethos and culture of Residential Life to align with the school’s vision and mission. Actively support the HoRL in implementing long-term strategies for managing residences. Provide input into the planning and execution of residential activities programs. Monitor and ensure the welfare, safety, discipline, and pastoral well-being of residential students under guidance from the HoRL. Support new student inductions and ensure their smooth integration into residential life. Assist in identifying individual student needs and ensuring appropriate support mechanisms are in place. Promote safeguarding practices among residential staff and ensure compliance with child protection guidelines. Assist in supervising Heads of Residential Blocks to ensure consistent implementation of policies. Provide training, development, and induction support for residential staff as directed by the HoRL. Collaborate with HoRL in planning staff supervision rotas and ensuring adequate coverage during absences. Chair meetings with residential staff or students as delegated by the HoRL to gather feedback or address concerns. Help organize evening/weekend activities, trips, and events in coordination with relevant staff members. Ensure maintenance requests are communicated effectively to relevant departments for timely resolution. Assist in maintaining residential policies and literature, including contributing to updates for handbooks. Support the preparation of reports related to residential life for the Academy’s development plan. Foster positive relationships with parents/guardians through regular communication as delegated by the HoRL. Act as a liaison between parents/guardians and Heads of Residential Blocks regarding student progress or concerns. -
4226BR
Aga Khan Foundation
A Fundação Aga Khan procura um (a) profissional para integrar a equipa do Projeto Bytes4Future#Porto no concelho do Porto, inserido nas Parcerias para a Inovação Social, no âmbito do Portugal Inovação Social, com início a 15 de abril de 2025 até 31 de outubro de 2027. O(A) profissional irá desempenhar funções de Formador(a) Júnior de Programação. Funções e Responsabilidades Gerais Apoiar a coordenação em função das necessidades contribuindo para a implementação do projeto com sucesso; Assegurar o funcionamento de forma adequada aos objetivos das Parcerias para a Inovação Social e de acordo com orientações da Fundação Aga Khan; Reportar, organizar, monitorizar e documentar as atividades e ações implementadas e acompanhadas, de acordo com orientações da Fundação Aga Khan e/ou do Programa Parcerias para a Inovação Social; Estabelecer e manter relações de trabalho com membros da comunidade local, entidades governamentais e não-governamentais que prestem serviços sociais e/ou de interesse para o território/população e projeto; Estabelecer/facilitar a interação e cooperação entre membros da território, empresas e organizações existentes. Funções e Responsabilidades específicas Elaborar o conteúdo programático da formação em programação, identificando os tópicos e competências que serão abordados, determinando a sequência das aulas e definindo os objetivos de aprendizagem. Desenvolver materiais de apoio, como apresentações de slides, tutoriais, exercícios práticos e projetos, para auxiliar os participantes na compreensão dos conceitos de programação e no desenvolvimento das competências; Conduzir as sessões de formação, de forma clara e com exemplos relevantes sobre os conceitos de programação, demonstrando a aplicação prática das técnicas e orientando os participantes na resolução de exercícios e projetos; Adaptar a abordagem de ensino: Avaliar o nível de conhecimento dos participantes e adaptar a metodologia de ensino para responder às suas necessidades, utilizando diferentes estratégias de ensino; Dar feedback construtivo aos participantes sobre seu desempenho e progresso na programação, identificando pontos fortes e áreas que precisam de melhoria; Organizar atividades práticas, projetos individuais ou em grupo, para que os participantes possam aplicar os conceitos aprendidos e desenvolver suas competências de programação; Acompanhar as últimas tendências, linguagens de programação e tecnologias relacionadas à área de programação, para garantir que o conteúdo da formação esteja atualizado e relevante; Realizar avaliações periódicas para acompanhar o progresso dos participantes, identificar áreas que necessitam de reforço e fornecer feedback individualizado sobre o desempenho; Estimular a interação entre os participantes, promovendo discussões, trabalhos em equipa e atividades de colaboração. -
4227BR
Aga Khan Foundation
Técnico(a) Superior de Ciências da Nutrição A Fundação Aga Khan Portugal (AKF Prt) procura um(a) Técnico(a) Superior de Ciências da Nutrição para integrar o projeto DiversITy & Health, que começou em março de 2025. Sobre o projeto: Sensibilização de instituições de saúde e profissionais para a importância da alimentação saudável entre populações migrantes. Atuação principal nos municípios de Lisboa e Odemira com possibilidade de intervenção noutras regiões do país. Atividades principais: Facilitação e dinamização de sessões do projeto. Workshops de indução e capacitação. Co-facilitação de workshops formativos e processos colaborativos. Desenvolvimento e teste de formação online. Diagnóstico de necessidades, monitorização e avaliação do projeto. Organização de eventos públicos para apresentação de resultados. -
4223BR
Aga Khan Foundation
O/A Facilitador/a de Campo do Projecto IABIL é agente de transformação social, económica e ambiental junto das comunidades e aldeias onde está inserido. A posição é baseada no Posto Administrativo de Ocua e reporta ao Gestor do projecto. O/A Facilitador/a de Campo é responsável pelo desenvolvimento e implementação das atividades do projecto ao longo da vida do projecto. GESTÃO DO PESSOAL Fazer o acompanhamento e supervisão de todo o processo de mobilização das famílias para a participação das actividades das FFS dos produtores líderes na replicação das tecnologias e /ou introdução de novas culturas; Contribuir para a melhoria da planificação da campanha agrícola, e disponibilidade as necessidades dos agricultores para o obter bons rendimentos, a gestão básica financeira, para a segurança alimentar e excedentes comercializáveis; Reforçar a capacidade individual e colectiva dos agricultores para assegurar a sustentabilidade dos projectos participatórios na disponibilização «dos seus próprios factores de produção nos ciclos seguintes. IMPLEMENTAÇÃO DO PROJECTO E DESENVOLVIMENTO COMUNITÁRIO Contribuir para o estabelecimento da rede de extensão do projecto, para manter activos as facilidades dos quinze pólos de desenvolvimento que servirão como base para a implementação do projecto, de acordo com os princípios, valores, e prioridades da AKF. Assegurar que todas intervenções do projecto sejam implementadas com qualidade, obedecendo as metodologias participativas, aglutinadoras de valores para atracção de mais produtores e alcance dos objectivos do projecto e contribuam para o alcance das metas estabelecidas; Assegurar a existência de uma base de dados dos beneficiários por comunidade/aldeia desagregados por homem, mulher, jovem e tipo de actividades, de modo que se possa medir os impactos positivos na melhoria da produção, a evolução da segurança alimentar, da redução de perdas pós-colheita dos pequenos produtores; Trabalhar com o Gestor de Projecto e o Oficial de Monitoria & Avaliação para assegurar que os resultados alcançados estejam em conformidade com as metas e os indicadores do projecto; Assegurar que a equidade e diversidade de género sejam devidamente consideradas; Assegurar que as actividades de campo sejam planificadas e executadas de modo à lograr sucesso e permitir a apropriação dos conhecimentos e destrezas na construção do saber fazer e influenciar a mudança de comportamento dos pequenos produtores; Assegurar o estabelecimento das ligações de mercado entre as famílias e os agentes económicos locais. PRÁTICA E APRENDIZAGEM SIGNIFICATIVA Assegurar maior motivação aos pequenos produtores para participarem activamente no estabelecimento dos pólos de desenvolvimento (infraestruturas e facilidades) relacionadas com actividades de disseminação de Know How e projectos participativos de geração de renda; Garantir que todos os pequenos produtores beneficiários do projecto, sejam formados em tecnologias sustentáveis, inteligentes e resilientes às alterações climáticas para a produção agrícola e pós-colheita. RESOLUÇÃO DE CONFLITOS Capacidade de Negociação na resolução de problemas ao nível local. -
4220BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. We are looking for a passionate Teacher of DP Economics and MYP Humanities to join an experienced team of IB educators in the Humanities department. The Teacher will be responsible for effective delivery of lessons and raising the standards of students achievement in Economics, monitoring and supporting students progress as well as supervising Internal Assessment, Personal Project and Extended Essay. Duty & Responsibilities Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best. Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding. Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment. Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the MYP/DP units that effectively deliver the programmes Monitor and track student progress. Act as a Personal Project and Extended Essay supervisor. Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities. -
4221BR
Aga Khan Academies
The Aga Khan Academy Mombasa is an International Baccalaureate World School. It is the first in the network of Aga Khan Academies established by His Highness the Aga Khan. The Academy features state-of-the-art facilities, a multicultural student body, and an experienced team of educators and staff. We provide students with education of the highest standard in order to prepare them for lives characterised by leadership and service. Admission to the Academy is means-blind and is based on merit. We consider all eligible students regardless of socio-economic status. We are looking for a passionate DP Teacher of Biology, Chemistry and Environmental Systems & Societies to join an experienced team of IB educators at the Academy. The Teacher will be responsible for effective delivery of lessons and raising the standards of students achievements, monitoring and supporting students progress as well as supervising Internal Assessment, Personal Project and Extended Essay. Duty & Responsibilities Demonstrate a passion for their subject that serves to motivate and encourage students to attain their personal best. Design engaging learning and assessment activities that develop deep understanding. Support students to be confident thinkers in a safe learning environment. Plan collaboratively with colleagues to design the DP units that effectively deliver the programmes Monitor and track student progress. Act as a Personal Project and Extended Essay supervisor. Act as a form tutor/mentor to guide and support a small group of students Contribute to the development of enrichment / co-curricular and experiential activities. -
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