Education Research Associate – Field Studies & Outreach

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan); Quetta City Tehsil; On-site; PKR 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan) invites applications for a Research Associate with the Institute for Educational Development in Karachi. The role focuses on field data collection, focus groups with teachers and education managers, and strengthening community outreach to inform a teacher career pathway framework.

The contract is grant-funded, and the successful candidate will collaborate with the AKU-IED team to understand local dynamics in Balochistan and to ensure inclusive

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences (national/international university).
• At least two years of relevant education sector experience or related field.
• Deep understanding of the local socio-cultural and educational context.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct semi-structured FGDs and navigate school environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills for community outreach and engagement with diverse school communities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with local education stakeholders and marginalised communities.

Responsibilities

• Execute and support primary field data collection activities in designated areas.
• Conduct and facilitate focus group discussions with teachers, headteachers, and education managers.
• Lead community outreach and mobilisation activities and gather feedback from parents and school communities.
• Support AKU-IED team in understanding local social and educational dynamics of Balochistan.
• Ensure representation and feedback from marginalised groups and female teachers across districts.
• Document field processes and meetings to provide qualitative data to the core research team.

Skills

Semi-structured FGDs

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder engagement

Qualitative data collection

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Natural Sciences

Job description

The Aga Khan University Hospital (Pakistan) invites applications for a Research Associate with the Institute for Educational Development in Karachi. The role focuses on field data collection, focus groups with teachers and education managers, and strengthening community outreach to inform a teacher career pathway framework.

The contract is grant-funded, and the successful candidate will collaborate with the AKU-IED team to understand local dynamics in Balochistan and to ensure inclusive