The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a private, non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy, and ill-health with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous and other resource poor regions, primarily in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its main areas of focus are education, health, rural development, environment and strengthening civil society.
Aga Khan Foundation (Pakistan) [AKF (P)] is seeking a high calibre professional local consultants’ researcher (1 Male and 1 Female), to conduct a comprehensive qualitative study in one district of Gilgit Baltistan. This is a short-term consultancy for 30 days.
Consultancy Objectives
Scope of work
Educational Qualifications & Experience
Master’s Degree in gender studies, sociology, economics, anthropology, or related fields with extensive experience in data analysis, research design and data collection for qualitative studies. The consultant should have demonstrated experience in conducting qualitative research, especially in gender assessments and familiarity with the cultural context and experience in field-based research.
Languages Required
Excellent oral and written English and Urdu. Local language knowledge is desirable.
Payment Schedule
The payment will be made in installments and final payment will be made upon satisfactory report submission.
Application Deadline and process:
Interested candidates are requested to send their technical and financial proposals by 25 Nov 2024.
Please note the design of the study is already prepared. The consultants only must travel, conduct the study and report.
AKF(P) recruitment and selection policy and procedures reflect our commitment to equal opportunity and the safeguarding of children, beneficiaries, partners, community members and employees in accordance with AKF(P)’s Safeguarding policy.
Please include a cover letter detailing relevant experience and approach to the assessment, a CV highlighting prior experience in gender assessments and qualitative research and a brief technical proposal 4-5 pages max including work schedule and timelines.
Please note the design of the study is already prepared. The consultants only must travel, conduct the study and write a comprehensive report in English.
The Aga Khan Foundation (AKF), an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), is a private, non-denominational, international development agency established in 1967. It seeks sustainable solutions to long-term problems of poverty, hunger, illiteracy and ill-health with special emphasis on the needs of rural communities in mountainous and other resource poor regions, primarily in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. Its main areas of focus are education, health, rural development, environment and strengthening civil society.