Employment Opportunity: Chief Executive Officer, Aga Khan Foundation, Canada

Ismaili Centres; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aga Khan Foundation is recruiting a Chief Executive Officer based in Ottawa, Canada. The successful candidate will combine strategic judgment, external presence, and operational discipline to advance AKF’s mission in Canada and globally.

They will work across public, philanthropic, community, and institutional contexts, contributing to AKF and AKDN priorities while ensuring effective governance and impact. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in Canada.

Job description

Economic & Financial Planning

Building for success in the future

September 2, 2026 | Canada

The Aga Khan Foundationis recruiting a Chief Executive Officer , based in Ottawa.

The successful candidatewillcombine strategic judgment, external presence, operational discipline, and a strong commitment to AKFC’s mission. They will bring the ability to work effectively across Canadian public, philanthropic, community, and institutional contexts while also contributing constructively to the global priorities and operating culture of AKF and the broader AKDN.

Applicants must be currently eligible to live and work in Canada.

The deadline to apply is Tuesday, October 13

About the Agency

The Aga Khan Foundation is a leading global development organisation working to tackle the root causes of poverty. For more than 50 years, we have helped create strong community institutions that support sustainable, locally driven initiatives to improve the lives of millions of people. By combining local knowledge with global best practices, we strive to bring about transformative and long-lasting improvements to quality of life.

Working alongside the agencies of the Aga Khan Development Network and through partnerships with local communities, civil society and business as well as governments and international aid agencies, we are building a future where we all thrive togethe r.