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Noureen Lakhani

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Senior operations executive with over 20 years of progressive leadership experience across education, humanitarian, and civil society organizations. Currently Chief Operating Officer of a four-country civil society organization, with full accountability for strategy execution, financial governance, human resources, quality assurance, and government relations across four hundred plus staff. Background built within a large international development network spanning more than thirty countries, with direct experience managing multi-site operations, budgets of up to five million US dollars, and culturally diverse teams. Known for converting board level strategy into structured execution, building the systems and governance frameworks organizations need to scale, and advising founders, boards, and government bodies on institutional reform. Holds full accountability for donor and grant funded programming, including proposal development, budgeting, compliance, and reporting across international donors and partners such as Meta and Right to Play. Combines strong financial and operational discipline with a genuine commitment to people development, safeguarding, and inclusion.

General Information

  • First Name Noureen Lakhani
  • Last Name Lakhani
  • Date of Birth November 15, 1980
  • Place of Birth Karachi
  • Gender Female
  • Nationality Pakistan
  • Current Address Karachi
  • Marital Status Married
  • Highest Degree Level Master's
  • Language English
  • Total Years of Experience 15
  • Job Locations  Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, UAE
  • Job Category  Leadership Jobs
  • Desired Job Management
  • Desired Net Salary Monthly 2000 $ - 3000 $
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Personal Statement – Country Director, READ Foundation

With over 20 years of leadership experience in the education sector, I am passionate about transforming educational landscapes to ensure equitable access to quality learning for vulnerable communities. My career spans strategic leadership, program development, stakeholder engagement, and governance, all of which align with the READ Foundation’s mission of providing education to those in need.

In my role as Senior Principal at Aga Khan Education Services, I have led large-scale educational programs, managing over 300 educators and staff. I successfully implemented a five-year strategic plan, resulting in a 50% increase in student admissions. My expertise in curriculum development and innovative learning solutions has driven high-achiever rates from 49% to 82% in external board examinations. Furthermore, I have been instrumental in financial management, overseeing a $5 million annual budget while optimizing resource allocation to reduce costs by 45% without compromising quality.

Beyond academia, my experience extends to program management and humanitarian education, having worked with FOCUS Humanitarian Assistance to implement educational interventions for undeserved communities. I have established global partnerships, securing scholarships and international learning opportunities for students, and have engaged with key stakeholders, including policymakers and funding agencies, to support educational development. Additionally, I have been actively involved in governance, safeguarding policies, and compliance frameworks, ensuring institutional accountability and student welfare.

As a visionary leader, I am committed to driving impactful education programs that empower individuals and uplift communities. My ability to align education initiatives with broader humanitarian and development goals makes me well-suited to lead READ Foundation’s operations, expand strategic partnerships, and create sustainable education solutions in fragile contexts.

I am eager to bring my expertise, leadership, and passion for education to READ Foundation and contribute to its mission of transforming lives through learning.

 

 

Noureen Lakhani