Next Einstein Forum
Closing
date: 19 Aug 2016
date: 19 Aug 2016
We’re
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances
and breakthrough discoveries!
The
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thi
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thi
nkers, problem
solvers and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future scientific,
educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape
Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. AIMS is preparing to open its 6th
Centre in Kigali, Rwanda. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative
(AIMS-NEI) is to build a pan-African network of 15 centres of excellence across
the continent by 2023.
Each
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African
students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia,
governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top
international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
If
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
Operations
& Project Manager, Next Einstein Forum
& Project Manager, Next Einstein Forum
The
Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is in search of the right Operations & Project
Manager to help facilitate and support the launch of this initiative. Inspired by
an ambitious mission, you will contribute to leading day-to-day operations and
provide sound project management to ensure goals and objectives are
successfully realized.
Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is in search of the right Operations & Project
Manager to help facilitate and support the launch of this initiative. Inspired by
an ambitious mission, you will contribute to leading day-to-day operations and
provide sound project management to ensure goals and objectives are
successfully realized.
As
a senior administrative professional, you are clearly attuned to the bigger
picture and can sensibly create and distinctly manage operational and project
plans to meet and/or surpass budgetary expectations and timeline sensitivities.
You are accustomed to and enjoy juggling a diverse portfolio, inclusive of
financial management, project management, proposal generation and associated
administration. In this start-up role and liaising with key Secretariat
colleagues, you will identify and establish the necessary protocols and
practices to enable the smooth delivery of NEF initiatives, to enable requisite
reporting while acting as a key source of operational guidance and counsel to
the NEF team.
a senior administrative professional, you are clearly attuned to the bigger
picture and can sensibly create and distinctly manage operational and project
plans to meet and/or surpass budgetary expectations and timeline sensitivities.
You are accustomed to and enjoy juggling a diverse portfolio, inclusive of
financial management, project management, proposal generation and associated
administration. In this start-up role and liaising with key Secretariat
colleagues, you will identify and establish the necessary protocols and
practices to enable the smooth delivery of NEF initiatives, to enable requisite
reporting while acting as a key source of operational guidance and counsel to
the NEF team.
This
is a full time, opportunity based at the AIMS Secretariat office in Kigali,
Rwanda.
is a full time, opportunity based at the AIMS Secretariat office in Kigali,
Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
·
You have achieved a post-secondary degree/diploma in any discipline along with
a minimum 5 years relevant business experience
You have achieved a post-secondary degree/diploma in any discipline along with
a minimum 5 years relevant business experience
·
You are self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple and
large-scale, time-sensitive projects
You are self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple and
large-scale, time-sensitive projects
·
You are a confident presenter, at ease to exercise tact and diplomacy
You are a confident presenter, at ease to exercise tact and diplomacy
·
You bring professional written and verbal communication skills, in English and
working knowledge of French
You bring professional written and verbal communication skills, in English and
working knowledge of French
·
You are flexible to adapt to a dynamic, evolving environment alongside a
growing team of uniquely diverse professionals
You are flexible to adapt to a dynamic, evolving environment alongside a
growing team of uniquely diverse professionals
·
You are familiar with the political, social, economic and cultural context of
working in Africa
You are familiar with the political, social, economic and cultural context of
working in Africa
·
You are self-sufficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and savvy with
web-based applications (Dropbox, Google, Skype)
You are self-sufficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and savvy with
web-based applications (Dropbox, Google, Skype)
·
You are able and willing to travel within and out of Africa, for periodic
extended in-country stays of up to 8 weeks
You are able and willing to travel within and out of Africa, for periodic
extended in-country stays of up to 8 weeks
Are
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations and a detailed CV,
together with the names of at least three references to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(Please quote “Operations & Project Manager NEF” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until the right candidate is found.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations and a detailed CV,
together with the names of at least three references to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(Please quote “Operations & Project Manager NEF” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until the right candidate is found.
Should
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission,
kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
AIMS-NEI
is an equal opportunity employer.
is an equal opportunity employer.