AKFC is part of the global Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a family of development agencies with individual mandates that address the social, economic and cultural dimensions of development. His Highness the Aga Khan is our Network’s founder and chair.

Committed to breaking the cycle of poverty, AKFC is an international development organization and registered Canadian charity. Since 1980, we have improved millions of lives in Africa and Asia, working in partnership with the Government of Canada and diverse Canadian institutions and individuals.

We take a holistic approach to development challenges, tackling poverty on multiple fronts, in over a dozen countries in Africa and Asia. We draw on the expertise and resources of the wider AKDN, including highly skilled local staff who can deliver programs and help monitor progress to ensure strong results and effective use of resources.

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Submit to CADEX Consultant: Development Economist for Cost Benefit and Economic Analysis– Aga Khan Foundation (Afghanistan)

 Consultancy Summary

The CADEX consultant, a development economist, will help further strengthen the capacity of AKF (Afg) programme, partnership, and sector staff to conduct cost benefit and economic analysis and to apply these across proposal development, project design, implementation and post-project assessment.  

The purpose of the assignment is to: (i) sharpen and institutionalize team capabilities in conducting cost benefit and economic analysis to guide evidence-based decision making, resource allocation and investment prioritization; and (ii) strengthen AKF (Afg)’s readiness to compete for and deliver on the larger and more complex opportunities emerging through World Bank, the Asian Development Bank, and other institutional engagements. 

Required Qualifications & Experience 

 Education:

Master's degree or higher in economics, development economics, public policy, agricultural economics or a closely related field. Equivalent professional experience in applied economic appraisal may substitute for the postgraduate degree. 

Experience:

  • Minimum eight years of professional experience in development economics or applied economic analysis.  Demonstrated experience conducting cost benefit, cost effectiveness or value for money analysis for development programmes, ideally for institutional donors such as the World Bank; Asian Development Bank; Global Affairs Canada; United States Agency for International Development; Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (UK); and the European Union.  
  • Experience contributing economic analysis to competitive proposals or project appraisal documents.  
  • Experience designing and delivering training or coaching to non-economist staff, preferably remotely.  
  • Advanced Excel modeling skills

Language

English proficiency required.

Deadline: September 30, 2026

Please note that due to the nature of funding for this position, the placement is only open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Electronic Submission:

  • AKFC is using Submittable to collect applications to the CADEX. The data that you submit will be used for assessing your eligibility and suitability for the program. 
  • AKFC does not use artificial intelligence tools to assess or select applicants during the recruitment process. All application reviews and hiring decisions are conducted by selection committee. AI tools may be used in drafting communication, editing or interview question sourcing from time to time.
  • To submit an application, you will need to create a Submittable account. All you need is an email and password to create your account, it's that simple. For further instructions, visit the following help center article How to submit.
  • Please review the full application before submitting. You will not be able to edit the form after submission.
  • Supported internet browsers include: Google Chrome, Apple Safari, & Mozilla Firefox.
  • If you have any technical issues, please contact Submittable through the following link: Submittable technical support

 Questions: If you have any questions or comments, please contact at AKFC.HR@akdn.org

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