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 Afr
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 Afr
ica 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…
Monitoring,
Evaluation, Research and Learning Officer (TTP), Rwanda
Evaluation, Research and Learning 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
the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer, you will
design and oversee the implementation of data collection tools for the program
ensuring collection of accurate and timely data that is gender disaggregated
and meets the program’s information needs. You will initiate primary data
analysis, lead program information and knowledge management activities,
coordinate the development of program reports to align and comply with the
reporting requirements and donor agreements, and, contribute to building the
capacity of program team and partners in Monitoring and Evaluation by training
teachers and other staff in the use of data collection tools.
Additionally, you will develop and update key documents and tools such as the
results framework and reporting templates to inform program enhancements.
the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning (MERL) Officer, you will
design and oversee the implementation of data collection tools for the program
ensuring collection of accurate and timely data that is gender disaggregated
and meets the program’s information needs. You will initiate primary data
analysis, lead program information and knowledge management activities,
coordinate the development of program reports to align and comply with the
reporting requirements and donor agreements, and, contribute to building the
capacity of program team and partners in Monitoring and Evaluation by training
teachers and other staff in the use of data collection tools.
Additionally, you will develop and update key documents and tools such as the
results framework and reporting templates to inform program enhancements.
This
is a full time opportunity based in Kigali with extensive travel within Rwanda.
is a full time opportunity based in Kigali with extensive travel within Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
- A
minimum of a Master’s degree in a field related to development education,
economics, information communication technology, international
development, project management, monitoring and evaluation or social
sciences.A PhD degree is an asset - A
minimum of 8 years’ professional experience with at least 5 years’
hands-on experience managing and or conducting monitoring, evaluation or
research - Ability
to apply evaluation tools and techniques in diverse situations and
scenarios - Experience
in project development and implementation - Effective
facilitation and communication skills in English, both oral and written
Facilitation in French is an added advantage - Superior
report writing skills - Ability
to develop and implement training resources in MERL - Ability
to provide solutions and inspire teams to learn and improve - Ability
to set and achieve clear objectives and deadlines - Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work in multicultural
teams - Working
knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Powerpoint, Word and
internet and cloud based applications (Skype, Dropbox, SharePoint, G-Drive
etc.) - Expert
data management skills, both qualitative and quantitative including using
Excel, SPSS, SAS or other related data management and analysis software - Appreciation
of or a training in gender equity and equality will be important - A
good understanding of the key trends and emerging issues in the fields of
education, especially STEM and youth development in Africa - Experience
working in an NGO is an added advantage - Proficiency
with MS Office, Google Apps and Skype - A
good command of English and Kinyarwanda is required; knowledge of French
is an asset - 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 “MERL 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 “MERL 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.
