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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 excell
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org)
is a pan-African network of centres of excell
ence for postgraduate training,
research and outreach in mathematical sciences. Its mission is to enable
Africa’s brightest students to flourish as independent thinkers, 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
new opportunity as the…
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
new opportunity as the…
Manager,
Stakeholder Relations – Office of the President & CEO
Stakeholder Relations – Office of the President & CEO
Reporting
to and on behalf of the President CEO, the incumbent will be responsible to
manage the administrative, political and cultural relationships and dealings
with the Government of Rwanda (GoR).
to and on behalf of the President CEO, the incumbent will be responsible to
manage the administrative, political and cultural relationships and dealings
with the Government of Rwanda (GoR).
The
incumbent will be challenged and inspired by an ever-changing and evolving work
environment, as he/she works to establish, nurture and develop those
partnerships that will enable and advance the networks contributions of
education, innovation and scientific discovery to the Rwandan eco-system.
incumbent will be challenged and inspired by an ever-changing and evolving work
environment, as he/she works to establish, nurture and develop those
partnerships that will enable and advance the networks contributions of
education, innovation and scientific discovery to the Rwandan eco-system.
With
your confident and approachable demeanor, you will be at ease to collaborate
with a mix of internal and external colleagues inclusive of academic,
administrative, corporate, community and political professionals. You have had
experience interacting with contacts in academic institutions, the private
sector and development agencies with prior success managing multiple, time
sensitive demands.
your confident and approachable demeanor, you will be at ease to collaborate
with a mix of internal and external colleagues inclusive of academic,
administrative, corporate, community and political professionals. You have had
experience interacting with contacts in academic institutions, the private
sector and development agencies with prior success managing multiple, time
sensitive demands.
Having
closely worked with Presidents & CEO’s and executive staff, you are
familiar with and have the capacity to anticipate, plan for and take initiative
to coordinate the end to end process of complex travel and calendar scheduling,
you recognize the need for and readily demonstrate your ability to apply sound
judgement, tact and diplomacy and, you superbly articulate your thoughts, both
verbally and in writing, ensuring to suitably represent and manage the
organizations reputation.
closely worked with Presidents & CEO’s and executive staff, you are
familiar with and have the capacity to anticipate, plan for and take initiative
to coordinate the end to end process of complex travel and calendar scheduling,
you recognize the need for and readily demonstrate your ability to apply sound
judgement, tact and diplomacy and, you superbly articulate your thoughts, both
verbally and in writing, ensuring to suitably represent and manage the
organizations reputation.
This
is a full time opportunity based at the Secretariat office in Kigali, Rwanda.
is a full time opportunity based at the Secretariat office in Kigali, Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
·
Diploma or bachelor degree in Politics, Communications, or Business
Administration
Diploma or bachelor degree in Politics, Communications, or Business
Administration
·
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role; an equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered
A minimum of 5 years’ experience in a similar role; an equivalent combination
of education and experience may be considered
·
Must be a self-starter with a proven ability to exercise considerable
initiative, judgement, tact and diplomacy
Must be a self-starter with a proven ability to exercise considerable
initiative, judgement, tact and diplomacy
·
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to
work collaboratively across multiple geographic regions, time zones and
cultures with colleagues, key partners, stakeholders the public at large
Excellent communications and interpersonal skills, together with the ability to
work collaboratively across multiple geographic regions, time zones and
cultures with colleagues, key partners, stakeholders the public at large
·
Superb English and French language skills, both written and oral to articulate
thoughts, concepts and the perspectives of AIMS
Superb English and French language skills, both written and oral to articulate
thoughts, concepts and the perspectives of AIMS
·
High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
High professional and ethical standards for handling confidential information
·
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, implement, oversee and manage
multiple demands simultaneously
Demonstrated ability to plan, prioritize, implement, oversee and manage
multiple demands simultaneously
·
Savvy proficiency with MS Office applications, internet applications (i.e.
Dropbox, Skype, GoogleDocs), relationship management software and social media.
Savvy proficiency with MS Office applications, internet applications (i.e.
Dropbox, Skype, GoogleDocs), relationship management software and social media.
How
to apply:
to apply:
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 together with a
detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Manager, Stakeholder Relations” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until August 12, 2016.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Manager, Stakeholder Relations” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until August 12, 2016.
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.
