Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania (AKES, T), is a private, not-for-profit service company registered under the Companies Act and operates three schools in Tanzania. The vision of AKES, T is to provide accessible, world-class education, which prepares students to become self-confident, open-minded, articulate, and ethical young people with academic qualifications to enable them to make productive contributions to their own community and their wider society. AKES, T is part of the Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN), a group of private development agencies working to improve living conditions and opportunities for people of all faiths and origins in specific regions of the developing world.
AKES, T is currently seeking qualified, dynamic, open-minded, committed, effective, and experienced candidates to fill the following vacant positions at Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania for the new term starting August 2025:
School Counselor (1 Position)
Job Summary:
The School Counselor supports students in academic, social-emotional, behavioral, and career development. In collaboration with teachers, administrators, parents, and guardians, they create a safe and supportive learning environment. The counselor implements comprehensive guidance programs aligned with school goals and student needs, ensuring that all students are equipped for success in school and beyond.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide individual and group counseling to students on academic, social, behavioral, and emotional issues.
- Develop and implement school-wide guidance programs and workshops.
- Conduct assessments and interpret data to identify student needs and progress.
- Collaborate with teachers, parents, and administrators to support student development.
- Assist with crisis intervention and provide referrals to external services when needed.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Guidance and Counseling, Psychology, or a related field.
- Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in educational settings.
- Knowledge of counseling models, interventions, and child development.
Application Process:
Applicants should send a letter of application describing experience, along with a detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of education certificates (certified by TCU if studied outside of Tanzania), and contact information of three confidential referees, including the current Head of School or Line Manager. It should be addressed to HR – Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania and sent by email to [email protected] or by mail to P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam. Please ensure you include an email address. The closing date for applications is 20th May, 2025.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Aga Khan Education Service, Tanzania is an agency of the Aga Khan Development Network.
