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 centre opened in Cape
Town, South Africa in
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, 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…
Liaison
Officer (TTP), Rwanda
Officer (TTP), Rwanda
The
Teacher Training Program (TTP) Rwanda is a five-year blended (face-to-face and
online) training program seeking to enhance the capacity of secondary school
teachers (in-service and pre-service) in the teaching of mathematics, biology,
chemistry and physics with the use of information technologies as a key
component in teaching and learning. In partnership with the Government of
Rwanda, the Rwanda education board (REB) and the University of Rwanda college
of education (UR-CE), the program will equip teachers with skills, tools and
resources to implement the competency based curriculum (CBC) using the
Mathematics and Sciences for Sub-Saharan Africa (MS4SSA) approach adopted from
the World Bank.
Teacher Training Program (TTP) Rwanda is a five-year blended (face-to-face and
online) training program seeking to enhance the capacity of secondary school
teachers (in-service and pre-service) in the teaching of mathematics, biology,
chemistry and physics with the use of information technologies as a key
component in teaching and learning. In partnership with the Government of
Rwanda, the Rwanda education board (REB) and the University of Rwanda college
of education (UR-CE), the program will equip teachers with skills, tools and
resources to implement the competency based curriculum (CBC) using the
Mathematics and Sciences for Sub-Saharan Africa (MS4SSA) approach adopted from
the World Bank.
As
one of two Liaison Officers, you will work closely with school subject leaders
to maintain a database of schools within the districts of responsibility and
serve as the primary contact point for the program at the district level.
Working hand-in-hand with the school subject specialists you will contribute to
identify needs, concerns and promptly set the right processes in place to offer
effective solutions. As the first point of contact, you will you will be a key
source of on-the-ground intelligence that will be used to inform special
requirements, to be aware of emerging grievances or issues for relevant and
timely escalation, and you will actively plan for and facilitate site visits
and other learning expeditions by various program stakeholders to contribute to
program enhancements. Additionally, you will organize events and
activities to promote the program at the district level.
one of two Liaison Officers, you will work closely with school subject leaders
to maintain a database of schools within the districts of responsibility and
serve as the primary contact point for the program at the district level.
Working hand-in-hand with the school subject specialists you will contribute to
identify needs, concerns and promptly set the right processes in place to offer
effective solutions. As the first point of contact, you will you will be a key
source of on-the-ground intelligence that will be used to inform special
requirements, to be aware of emerging grievances or issues for relevant and
timely escalation, and you will actively plan for and facilitate site visits
and other learning expeditions by various program stakeholders to contribute to
program enhancements. Additionally, you will organize events and
activities to promote the program at the district level.
This
is a full-time opportunity based in Kigali with extensive travel in rural areas
of Rwanda.
is a full-time opportunity based in Kigali with extensive travel in rural areas
of Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
- A
Bachelor’s degree in education development, communication, marketing, or
social sciences is required.A Master’s degree is an asset - At
least 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience - Possess
good communication skills both oral and written and be able to: - Act
as the first contact person with the program activities and implementers - Articulate
and deliver information both technical and general at school level - Source
and filter information for feeding back to the program manager, subject
teachers and other stakeholders - Collect
relevant data for feedback and program outreach - Good
organizational skills with experience in data collection techniques - Demonstrated
ability to liaise with all stakeholders of the program for and information
sharing - Have
a good knowledge of the education landscape backed with a knowledge of
Education administration in Rwanda - Ability
to quickly assimilate information specific to the program, from both a
technical organization as well as school perspective - Proficient
in use of Information Technologies as demonstrated by a good knowledge of
MS Office applications of Word, Excel and Outlook - Experience
working in an NGO is an added advantage - Have
good coordination and negotiation skills - Possess
good event and time management skills - Proficiency
with MS Office, Google Apps and Skype - Good
command of English language, a knowledge of Kinyarwanda or French is
essential - Ability
to tolerate working hours outside the normal work schedule
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 “Liaison Officer TTP RWA” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until February 2, 2018.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Liaison Officer TTP RWA” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until February 2, 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.
