Job description
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) is an innovative, pan-African
centre for post-graduate training, research and outreach which has achieved
global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS
centres offer a number of educational programs including a one-year taught
Masters and MPhil and PhD degrees by research. 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.
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is an innovative, pan-African
centre for post-graduate training, research and outreach which has achieved
global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS
centres offer a number of educational programs including a one-year taught
Masters and MPhil and PhD degrees by research. 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.
Based
on the success of the first AIMS centre, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative
(AIMS-NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) was launched with the
mission of enabling 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. As part of this network,
the AIMS-NEI secretariat acts as a coordinating body for all centres.
on the success of the first AIMS centre, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative
(AIMS-NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) was launched with the
mission of enabling 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. As part of this network,
the AIMS-NEI secretariat acts as a coordinating body for all centres.
Within
the context of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative math and
science education institution, AIMS Tanzania seeks to attract a dynamic
professional to give leadership to the smooth and efficient operation of the
institute as our…
the context of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative math and
science education institution, AIMS Tanzania seeks to attract a dynamic
professional to give leadership to the smooth and efficient operation of the
institute as our…
Finance
& HR Manager
& HR Manager
In
this start up role, you will be responsible to oversee the effective and
efficient financial, administrative and human resource management of the
Centre. Your hands-on experience includes financial and cash flow management,
budgeting and forecasting, day-to-day accounting, preparation of financial
statements and asset management. Additionally, you are adept with all aspects of
human resources management including recruitment, performance management,
compensation and relevant regulatory requirements.
this start up role, you will be responsible to oversee the effective and
efficient financial, administrative and human resource management of the
Centre. Your hands-on experience includes financial and cash flow management,
budgeting and forecasting, day-to-day accounting, preparation of financial
statements and asset management. Additionally, you are adept with all aspects of
human resources management including recruitment, performance management,
compensation and relevant regulatory requirements.
You
will be relied on as a key source of guidance and counsel to ensure transparent
and consistent practices are in place to facilitate the goals and objectives of
AIMS-NEI while you advocate for and be a trusted confidant to staff, students
and visiting lecturers alike.
will be relied on as a key source of guidance and counsel to ensure transparent
and consistent practices are in place to facilitate the goals and objectives of
AIMS-NEI while you advocate for and be a trusted confidant to staff, students
and visiting lecturers alike.
This
is a 3 year, full-time contract opportunity and will be based from Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania.
is a 3 year, full-time contract opportunity and will be based from Dar es
Salaam, Tanzania.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
- A
university degree in finance, business administration with HR related
discipline (fully qualified accountant with an international accounting
body is an asset) - At
least 5-7 years of relevant work experience - Strong
proficiency with Microsoft Office with particular strength using Excel;
experience with accounting software such as Sage, SERENIC and ACCPAC etc.
and internet applications such as Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc. - Knowledge
and experience with regulatory requirements for institutional funders - Exceptional
interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage a variety of
internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors - Working
knowledge of international donor procedures and security management - Self-directed
with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability
to meet deadlines - Articulate
communication skills, both verbal and written, to influence and facilitate
- Flexible
to adapt to an evolving environment - Working
knowledge of Swahili is essential - Experience
working with an international NGO, an asset
How 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 and a detailed CV,
together with the names of at least three references to: careers@nexteinstein.org (Please quote
“Finance & HR Manager, TNZ” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until July 4.
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
“Finance & HR Manager, TNZ” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until July 4.
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.