Latest Jobs in Aga Khan University 2026

  • Total Vacancies: 1
  • Job Ad Date: 22-Feb-2026
  • Last Date to Apply: 03-Mar-2026
  • Job Type: Private
  • Location: Karachi
  • Job Status: Full Time
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1 Director , Safety and Security 1 Male
Latest jobs by Aga Khan University

Details of Job Advertisement by Aga Khan University 22-Feb-2026

This job was posted on 22-Feb-2026 and has a last application date of 03-Mar-2026.

Aga Khan University (AKU)

Chartered in 1983, the Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous, and self-governing international institution with 13 teaching sites across six countries. As a member of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), AKU provides higher education in diverse disciplines, conducts impactful research relevant to the regions in which it operates, and delivers quality healthcare through its teaching hospitals.

AKU has campuses, programmes, and teaching hospitals in:

  • Afghanistan

  • Kenya

  • Pakistan

  • Tanzania

  • Uganda

  • United Kingdom

As an international institution, AKU operates on the core principles of impact, quality, relevance, and access, serving as a model of academic excellence and a catalyst for social change.

AKU is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive culture. The University upholds high standards for safeguarding and promoting respectful relationships among faculty, staff, trainees, volunteers, beneficiaries, and the broader communities it serves, including children and vulnerable adults. All employees and partners are expected to share this commitment.

Career Opportunity

Director – Safety & Security

Location: Karachi, Pakistan

Position Overview

The Director – Safety & Security will lead and coordinate all safety and security operations across AKU Pakistan. The role aims to foster a resilient, secure, and compliant institutional environment through proactive risk management and strategic leadership.

The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership to identify emerging risks, provide timely strategic guidance, and implement effective mitigation strategies. The position also requires building and maintaining trusted relationships with key government stakeholders and supporting regional safety and security teams with risk-based technical expertise.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic direction for AKU Pakistan’s safety and security framework.

  • Oversee operational performance and strengthen institutional preparedness.

  • Lead crisis response, emergency readiness, and business continuity planning.

  • Ensure compliance with EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) standards and regulatory requirements across all sites.

  • Guide investigations and security operations with professional oversight.

  • Support major institutional initiatives that enhance long-term resilience.

  • Build and mentor capable safety and security teams.

  • Promote strong partnerships with government authorities and relevant stakeholders.

  • Oversee departmental budgeting and resource management.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum rank of Lieutenant Colonel (Lt. Colonel) or equivalent.

  • Preferably hold a Master’s degree.

  • Minimum 25 years of service as a senior commissioned officer.

  • Demonstrated expertise in:

    • Security operations

    • Investigations

    • Crisis and continuity management

    • Emergency preparedness

    • Team leadership and budget oversight

    • EHS and regulatory compliance

How to Apply

Interested candidates are requested to apply online by visiting:

www.aku.edu/careers

Application Deadline: Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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