Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) seeks a Development Economist consultant under the Canadian Development Exchange Program (CADEX) to support the Aga Khan Foundation, Afghanistan. Duration is 100 working days over 5 months, remote from Canada, between October 15, 2026 and March 15, 2027, with overlap expected with Afghanistan working hours (minimum two shared half days weekly). Compensation is CAD $40,000–$60,000, commensurate with experience.
The consultant will strengthen AKF (Afghanistan) staff capacity to conduct cost-benefit and economic analysis for proposal development, project design, implementation, and post-project assessment, positioning the organization to compete for larger multilateral opportunities (World Bank, Asian Development Bank). Work spans four phases: a diagnostic and portfolio review of past proposals and donor feedback; development of an economic analysis framework and practical Excel-based toolkit covering cost-benefit and cost-effectiveness analysis; structured remote training and applied coaching for 8-12 staff on live proposals; and institutionalization/handover including a sustainability plan and final report. The consultant reports to the Programmes Director, coordinating with the Programme Support Unit and Sector leads.
Required: Master's degree in economics, development economics, public policy, agricultural economics or related field (or equivalent experience); minimum eight years' professional experience in development economics or applied economic analysis; demonstrated experience conducting cost-benefit, cost-effectiveness or value-for-money analysis for institutional donors (World Bank, ADB, Global Affairs Canada, USAID, FCDO, EU); experience contributing economic analysis to competitive proposals; experience designing/delivering remote training to non-economist staff; advanced Excel modeling skills. Preferred: experience in fragile/conflict-affected or data-scarce settings; familiarity with rural development, agriculture, health or education economics; prior AKDN or similar multi-sector development organization experience. English proficiency required.
Deadline: September 30, 2026
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply by clicking the Submittable application link. Please note that due to the nature of funding for this position, the placement is only open to Canadian citizens or permanent residents. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
https://akfc.submittable.com/submit/367729/cadex-consultant-development-economist-for-cost-benefit-and-economic-analysis-a