The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) is a non-profit organization established by Aga Khan Foundation in 1982 to help improve the quality of life of the local communities in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral.  AKRSP operates across all 10 districts of Gilgit-Baltistan, two districts of Chitral in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK), and two districts of Sindh. Its main focus areas include Agriculture & Food Security, Climate Resilience, Civil Society, Work & Enterprise, Education, Early Childhood Development (ECD), and Health & Nutrition.

AKRSP is seeking applications from high caliber professionals for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO) based at AKRSP’s Head Office Gilgit.

Job Purpose:

Overseeing program implementation by regional program managers, and project managers. Representing the organization at various forums/donor agencies/Govt Officials etc. in absence of the General Manager/CEO.

Job Description: 

• Work with senior management (Regional Program Manager & Project Managers) on program implementation, achieving program targets and goals.
• Oversee and supervise regional program managers, administration /procurement and project managers to ensure efficient delivery of results in program implementation and achieving required targets/goals within timelines.
• Represent the organization at various forums/donor agencies/Govt Officials etc.  and in stakeholders, partners, and other meetings
• Provide required input to inform decisions the organization makes related to program and any other functions. 
• Adhere to the organization’s culture of encouraging participation, learning and promoting initiative in staff
• Assist in developing strategies and programs.
• Provide necessary information/support to facilitate the internal/external audit and compliances related to programs.
• Assist senior management in future program development
• Oversee day to day operations of office and assist General Manager/CEO in improving overall performance of the organization.
• Act on behalf of General Manager/CEO during his/her absence.

Required Experience: Relevant managerial experience of minimum 10 years in a dynamic, responsive environment that requires flexibility and multi-tasking.

Education: Master’s degree in Management, Social Sciences or any related field

Special skills required:

• Excellent management, relationship building, networking and communication skills
• Demonstrated, prior commitment to promoting the values of participation, inclusiveness, safeguarding including gender equality, in team work
• Ability to identify and resolve problems effectively
• Resourcefulness in setting priorities and solving complex operational problems
• Experience in creating and managing budgets
• Highly skilled at staff management, coaching, and development
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills

AKRSP offers a competitive remuneration and a conducive working environment. We are equal opportunity employer. Women are encouraged to apply. Our recruitment and selection policy and procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding children and adults in accordance with the safeguarding policy. 

By applying for this position, the candidates give their consent for independent professional background check by AKRSP

Interested candidates may submit their resumes on or before February 15, 2026. AKRSP may reject any or all applications without assigning any reason or suspend/cancel the recruitment process at any stage.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for test/interview.