The
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of
centres of excellence enabling Africa’s talented students to become
innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic
self-sufficiency.
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of
centres of excellence enabling Africa’s talented students to become
innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic
self-sufficiency.
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 thinkers,
problem solvers, and innovators capable of propelling Africa’s future
scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency. The first
AIMS center opened in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011,
AIMS has opened additional centers in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon,
Tanzania, and 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.
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 center opened in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011,
AIMS has opened additional centers in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon,
Tanzania, and 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,
government 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,
government 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…
Communications
& Media Manager, Quantum Leap Africa!
& Media Manager, Quantum Leap Africa!
In
this role and reporting to the Director & Lead Scientist – Quantum Leap
Africa (QLA), the Communications and Media Manager, Quantum Leap Africa (QLA)
will manage Communications and Media efforts of the QLA, creating engaging
content that tells the QLA story.
this role and reporting to the Director & Lead Scientist – Quantum Leap
Africa (QLA), the Communications and Media Manager, Quantum Leap Africa (QLA)
will manage Communications and Media efforts of the QLA, creating engaging
content that tells the QLA story.
As
the ideal candidate, you will collaborate with the Director &
Lead Scientist – Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) to develop and implement the QLA
Communications plan and you will manage external communications including press
releases and other communiques.
the ideal candidate, you will collaborate with the Director &
Lead Scientist – Quantum Leap Africa (QLA) to develop and implement the QLA
Communications plan and you will manage external communications including press
releases and other communiques.
The
Communications & Media Manager QLA will lead the development and
implementation of engagement strategies for global campaigns using industry
best practices and support the AIMS Communications team in drafting QLA annual
and quarterly reports including donor reporting.
Communications & Media Manager QLA will lead the development and
implementation of engagement strategies for global campaigns using industry
best practices and support the AIMS Communications team in drafting QLA annual
and quarterly reports including donor reporting.
This
is a full-time opportunity based at the QLA Office, Remera Rwanda.
is a full-time opportunity based at the QLA Office, Remera Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Communications / Public Relations/Marketing/ Journalism or
another related field. - 3+
years of experience in journalism, communications or related field - Strong
and proven media relationships - Excellent
and proven writing and editing skills - Ability
and desire to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment. - Excellent
written and spoken English (French is an asset). - Powerful
storyteller - Effective
team player: Work fast and work well with others - Ability
to multitask, prioritize and meet deadlines - Experience
handling highly confidential information in a professional manner - Issues
engagement: Candidate stays engaged in global news, trends and emerging
issues - Substantial
experience in communications, advocacy, marketing, donor relations,
fundraising or related field in an international development - Proven
skills in editing, proofreading and research, with
excellent attention to detail. - Ability
to take initiative and manage assignments from conceptualization to
completion
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 in English to careers@nexteinstein.org (i.e. quote
“Communications & Media Manager QLA” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until October 12, 2018.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to careers@nexteinstein.org (i.e. quote
“Communications & Media Manager QLA” in the subject line).
Applications will be accepted until October 12, 2018.
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.
