About Us

Karandaaz (KRN) believes that every Pakistani deserves to be Financially Included and Economically Empowered. Our mission at Karandaaz is to foster economic growth and create jobs through financial inclusion of unbanked individuals and unserved enterprises.

Karandaaz Pakistan is a not-for-profit organization, based out of Islamabad, registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan under Section 42 of the Companies Act 2017. We are supported by Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) and Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation (BMGF). Karandaaz is governed by an eminent board who set the strategy of the organization and steer it towards achievement of its objectives.

Terms of Reference (ToRs)

• Support the Research & Insights (R&I) team in developing small knowledge products (blogs, articles, policy and research briefs, information notes, etc.)
• Support the R&I team in the formulation, management and delivery of Research Projects focusing on emerging issues in the Digital Financial Services, MSME, Climate Finance and Gender-Lens-Investing continuum in Pakistan.
• Support the R&I team in day-to-day administrative activities pertaining to the research stream (maintaining and updating budget sheets, progress reporting, work planning, etc.)
• Contribute to the development of web and social media content, and actively participate in marketing and dissemination activities for KRN’s research and knowledge products.

Selection Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, business management, and other relevant fields.
• A minimum work experience of 06 months in a related assignment
• Proficiency in MS Office especially Advanced Excel
• Ability to analyze data in STATA or SPSS
• Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities
• Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering high-quality work within set deadlines

 Culture and Values at Karandaaz

Karandaaz Culture is guided by our values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Equity (ICARE). These values shape our choices on what we do and how we do it, both with colleagues internally and partners externally. We also believe that we are all responsible for creating a great place to work and are constantly looking to hire individuals who bring the same level of passion and commitment to the purpose of the organization.

If you find this role interesting, send your CV to careers@karandaaz.com.pk clearly mentioning the position title in the subject line.

Karandaaz is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications by all population groups