We’re 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
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 and Cameroon, with a fifth
centre scheduled to open in Tanzania in 2014. 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.
If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to affect change,
consider this new opportunity as our…
Centre President/Rector, AIMS Ta
nzania
The AIMS Tanzania centre for excellence – an international setting that
conducts teaching, research and outreach of mathematical sciences — is
slated to open its doors in September 2014 and we need a dynamic leader to
inspire, motivate and empower staff, students and guest lecturers alike to
embrace and achieve the vision and mandate of the Next Einstein Initiative.
Jointly reporting to the Executive Director, AIMS-NEI Secretariat, and to
the Centre Board you will ensure the overall smooth and efficient delivery
of all strategic and operational aspects of this start-up operation. As the
Centre’s senior leader, you will lend your practiced and respected
expertise to oversea, direct and manage a diverse team of academic and
non-academic professionals to create and sustain a world-class learning
environment inclusive of a full functioning academic programming, the
student selection process, quality teaching, curriculum structure, course
and lecturer selection.
Your commitment to the Centre’s research initiatives will be demonstrated
as you instill and foster an environment that is in pursuit of the highest
levels of academic research excellence, contributing to the ongoing
development and growth of the mathemactical sciences community across
Tanzania.
You are known for your ability to establish, nurture and maintain effective
relationships with higher learning institutions in Tanzania, across Africa
and internationally and you are at ease identifying, sourcing and engaging
with key funding partners/sources (governments and institutions).
You will be an exemplary model to foster a culture that strives to achieve
and set exceptional standards among a community of students, tutors, staff
and visiting lecturerers, all working towards a common goal.
This is a 3 year, full-time contract opportunity and will be based from Dar
es Salaam, Tanzania.
Do you have what we need?
· Doctorate Degree in Mathematics, Physics, or Chemistry; Additional Degree
Achievements in Business, Public Administration, Social Sciences,
Development Studies or Educational Leadership, an asset
· Full or Associate Professor, with an international research reputation
and relationships
· Extensive experience (min 10 years) managing advanced teaching programmes
and research initiatives
· A proven track record of developing and professionalizing innovative
start-up organizations
· Experience and understanding of the requirements for using and working
with international donor funding e.g. DFID, IDRC, USAID etc.
· Experience working in international environments, managing financial and
other resources
· A consummate diplomate with the drive to innovate and lead change with a
collaborative spirit
· Superb relationship management skills to lead, manage and interact with a
diverse team of professionals
· An influential communicator with strong verbal, writing and presentation
skills
· Functionally Bilingual (English-Swahili)
· Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint,
Word and Internet applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.)
· Ability to speak French, an asset
· Willing and able to travel (25-30%) within and outside of Africa
How to apply:
Are 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 “Centre President/Rector” in the
subject line). Applications will be accepted until July 18, 2014.
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.
AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer.
