Does Aga Khan Development Network pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Aga Khan Development Network employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.8 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Aga Khan Development Network. This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Aga Khan Development Network?

82% of Aga Khan Development Network employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Aga Khan Development Network 3.9 out of 5 for work life balance, 4.2 for culture and values and 3.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Aga Khan Development Network?

Manager (3) , Program Officer (3) , Receptionist (3) , Senior Accountant (3) , Teacher (3) , Program Specialist (2)

What are the pros of working at Aga Khan Development Network according to real employee reviews?

"Pay is decent for an NGO and the staff I met & worked with were very friendly and helpful." ((in 6 reviews)); "Great people." ((in 5 reviews)); "Excellent benefits e.g." ((in 5 reviews)); "Good organization for working in development sector" ((in 3 reviews)); "It offers flex hours and work/life balance." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Aga Khan Development Network according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries outside and inside the organization" ((in 7 reviews)); "There is a high turnover rate due to management" ((in 4 reviews)); "Late hours working" ((in 3 reviews)); "Less pay and salary less opportunity to grow" ((in 3 reviews)); "Only the CEO and CFO have any authority." ((in 3 reviews))

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Aga Khan Development Network Reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(120 total reviews)

Aga Khan

93% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

4.5

Diversity and inclusion

4.2

Culture and values

3.9

Work/Life balance

3.8

Compensation and benefits

3.8

Career opportunities

3.7

Senior management

Aga Khan Development Network has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 120 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Aga Khan Development Network employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Non-profit and NGO industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

120 reviews

4.0

30 Apr 2025

Good

Teacher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Good food, good environment and location

Cons

Some students and teachers can be rude and toxic

5.0

14 Apr 2025

Administrative Assistant Review at AKDN

Administrative assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Supportive work environment with passionate and mission-driven colleagues Strong organizational values rooted in ethics, inclusion, and service Global exposure through cross-country project collaborations Stable job security due to the organization's strong financial and institutional backing Opportunities for growth and internal mobility within the AKDN agencies Access to training and capacity building programs Prestige and credibility associated with the AKDN brand in development work

Cons

Cons: Salaries may be lower compared to similar roles in international NGOs or private sector Bureaucratic processes can slow down decision-making and innovation Limited upward mobility in some departments due to hierarchical structures Performance evaluations may not always lead to promotions or salary adjustments Heavy workloads during peak project periods or reporting cycles Limited digital systems or tech adoption in certain units can affect efficiency

4.0

19 Feb 2025

Good

Senior research officer

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Benefits are included in salary package

Cons

Far off field sites work

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