AASIYA KHURRAM AGHA
Rawalpindi
Summary
Seasoned education leader with 30+ years in education management, training, quality assurance, and program development. Proven ability to build partnerships, lead stakeholder engagement, and convert market insights into actionable programs. Multilingual: English, Urdu, Punjabi, Seraiki.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Advisor Regional Office
Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB)
08.2022 - Current
- - Manage relationships with schools, universities, media, and industry across Punjab to advance AKU-EB programs and affiliations.
- - Guide schools on AKU-EB syllabi, administration, compliance, resources, and training; mediate issues and ensure timely resolution.
- - Build sector networks and provide leadership with market insights and timely reporting on developments and opportunities.
- - Governance: Member, Boards of Governors—Divisional Public School & College Rawalpindi; Divisional Public School & Intermediate College, Lahore; Cadet College Hassanabdal.
Senior Management Associate
PESP-III (World Bank)
08.2021 - 07.2022
- - Analyzed five years of school census data; devised SED data collection strategy; aligned governance with DEAs and partners.
Senior Advisor
School Education Department, Government of Punjab
09.2018 - 04.2022
- - Co-authored The New Deal 2018–2023; contributed to CAST reforms and policy/implementation frameworks across 36 districts.
- - Led stakeholder feedback synthesis; co-authored COVID-19 school guidelines; advanced OOSC strategies and ECE expansion.
- - Supported cross-agency initiatives (ECE, libraries, Insaf School Programs, IMIS, Taleem Ghar) with monitoring and evaluation.
- - Institutional & Reform Outreach/Capacity Assessment Advisor (FCDO/PESP II-E): led ICA framework for QAED capacity.
Education Management & Development Specialist
Urban Unit (Punjab Spatial Strategy)
07.2020 - 02.2021
- - Produced policy research and recommendations on governance, curriculum, and teacher training; strengthened alignment reports.
Principal Consultant
UNICEF & QAED
10.2018 - 10.2019
- - Designed and delivered ECE classrooms training; produced impact/beneficiary reports; developed low-cost classroom materials.
Strategic Development Consultant
AKHUWAT / AKHUWAT FIRST / AISEM
10.2017 - 05.2018
- - Built strategic plans, QA standards, and organizational structures; led a 12-person cross-functional team.
Chapter Head / Principal
Beaconhouse School System
01.2010 - 01.2018
- - Directed teaching/admin QA and policy compliance; authored School Improvement Plans (including paperless policy).
- - Delivered teacher training; conducted 375+ performance reviews annually; supported campus restructuring; led HR processes.
- - Launched Houses & Clubs; supported School Evaluation Unit for compliance and SoP alignment.
ELA Rater/Certified Rating Specialist
ETS
01.2015 - 01.2017
Director Education
Kamalia Women Development Society & Jinnah Welfare Society (NGO)
01.1994 - 01.2020
- - Built public-private partnerships; ran teacher trainings and school self-evaluation frameworks.
- - Led humanitarian collaboration with UNOCHA (earthquake 2005, Swat 2009, floods 2010).
Education
Executive Education - Negotiation, Women and Power, Leadership Development
Harvard Kennedy School
01.2015
Postgraduate Certificate - Information Systems
University of Canberra
01.2003
Bachelor’s - undefined
Kinnaird College
Skills
Stakeholder Management
Business Development & Partnerships
Training Needs Assessment
Program Coordination & Compliance
Market Insights & Reporting
Event Planning & Engagement
Education Policy & Reform
Data Analysis
Accomplishments
- - Steered The New Deal reforms across 36 districts; improved coordination, monitoring, and delivery.
- - Expanded ECE and library initiatives; enhanced teacher capacity and early learning access.
- - Implemented data-driven planning for school census and program evaluation; informed policy direction.
SELECTED COURSES & DEVELOPMENT
- Leadership & school development (TAKE, Beaconhouse, British Council)
- IGCSE governance
- ECE policy & CPD design (UNICEF, QAED)
- UNOCHA humanitarian contingency planning
Timeline
Advisor Regional Office
Aga Khan University Examination Board (AKU-EB)
08.2022 - Current
Senior Management Associate
PESP-III (World Bank)
08.2021 - 07.2022
Education Management & Development Specialist
Urban Unit (Punjab Spatial Strategy)
07.2020 - 02.2021
Principal Consultant
UNICEF & QAED
10.2018 - 10.2019
Senior Advisor
School Education Department, Government of Punjab
09.2018 - 04.2022
Strategic Development Consultant
AKHUWAT / AKHUWAT FIRST / AISEM
10.2017 - 05.2018
ELA Rater/Certified Rating Specialist
ETS
01.2015 - 01.2017
Chapter Head / Principal
Beaconhouse School System
01.2010 - 01.2018
Director Education
Kamalia Women Development Society & Jinnah Welfare Society (NGO)
01.1994 - 01.2020
Postgraduate Certificate - Information Systems
University of Canberra
Bachelor’s - undefined
Kinnaird College
Executive Education - Negotiation, Women and Power, Leadership Development
Harvard Kennedy School
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