AIMS Global Network
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, 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, governance 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…
Community
& Content Manager, AIMS Global Network
The Community &
Content Manager, AIMS Global Network, will join a high-energy team focused on
sharing success stories and scaling up impact. As the Manager of this new role,
your energies will focus on digital and social media strategy and content creation,
newsletter and copy writing and editing, research, special projects along with
ad-hoc communications administrative support.
Led by the Director
of Communications, you will actively contribute to the development and
implementation of the online communication strategy, managing various online
communication tools (website, social media, newsletter, videos) to help build
the organization’s profile and reputation and to meaningfully engage
stakeholders in the work of AIMS. As a naturally curious individual, you are at
ease exploring new social technologies, you make it your business to be in the
know about current and emerging issues and you are a gifted communicator who
offers impeccable writing abilities to inform the development of collateral,
presentations, press releases and the like.
This is a full-time
opportunity based from the Secretariat office in Kigali, Rwanda.
Do you have
what we need?
· Bachelor’s Degree
in Communications / Public Relations/Marketing/ Journalism or other related
field
· 4+ years of
experience in journalism, communications or related field
· 2+ years of
experience in community and social media management
· Digital native:
Know how to navigate professionally on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Flickr,
YouTube and other social circles
· A Powerful
communicator with impeccable writing and editing skills
· Bi-lingual
(English/French) is imperative
· A proven track
record in digital strategy and management with experience planning, managing
and executing successful digital campaigns
· Prior experience
creating content on behalf of a large organisation and/or its executives
· Demonstrated
experience with online content creation and CMS
· Ability and desire
to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment
· Programming
knowledge, Adobe Creative Suite experience a plus
· Experience
managing online marketing and outreach campaigns, video production, and graphic
design
· Experience with
web publishing, HTML, SEO and basic content management systems
· Proficient using
MS Office and Internet applications (GoogleApps; Skype)
· Effective team
player to: meet deadlines, responsive to on-demand needs and manage multiple
time-sensitive requests
· Collaborative and
inclusive
· Demonstrated
maturity to discreetly handle matters of confidence with a high level of tact
and diplomacy
· Highly engaged to
stay attuned to global news, trends and emerging issues
· Candidates should
be curious, collaborative and self-directed; show creativity and curiosity in
exploring new technologies and creating content
· Travel within and
outside of Kigali with periodic stays of up to 1 month
· Be prepared to
work outside of normal working hours due to the geographic spread of the
Network
Are 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 “Community & Content Manager” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until the right candidate is found.**
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.