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22/07/2016
22/07/2016
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 centr
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 centr
e opened in Cape
Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. AIMS is preparing to open its 6th
Centre in Kigali, 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.
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…
you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this
opportunity as the…
Bilingual
Information Management and Database Specialist
Information Management and Database Specialist
Reporting
to, and working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
(MERL) Manager, you will develop a master plan and detailed architecture for
the management of AIMS information, as well as implement and ensure the proper
functioning of the AIMS network’s data and information system with thorough
guidance documentation.
to, and working closely with the Monitoring, Evaluation, Research and Learning
(MERL) Manager, you will develop a master plan and detailed architecture for
the management of AIMS information, as well as implement and ensure the proper
functioning of the AIMS network’s data and information system with thorough
guidance documentation.
You
will also administer database access for users, generate reports from multiple
sources to support various business needs, and support the development and
revision of Information Management (IM) tools for the AIMS network.
will also administer database access for users, generate reports from multiple
sources to support various business needs, and support the development and
revision of Information Management (IM) tools for the AIMS network.
This
is a full-time opportunity based at the AIMS Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda.
is a full-time opportunity based at the AIMS Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
Relevant higher education completed – a
degree in Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent is an advantage.
degree in Informatics, Computer Science or equivalent is an advantage.
Minimum of five (5) years of experience
in developing and managing a large internal database management system.
in developing and managing a large internal database management system.
Ability to communicate clearly and to
write complex technical information in a clear and comprehensible manner.
write complex technical information in a clear and comprehensible manner.
Ability to speak and write fluently in
both English and French.
both English and French.
Experience in managing or supporting
user-interaction processes (identification of additional needs, database
adjustment, user training).
user-interaction processes (identification of additional needs, database
adjustment, user training).
Knowledge of the main IT solutions
involved and their respective advantages and disadvantages (such as Oracle,
Access, SQL, Microsoft Server, SAP etc).
involved and their respective advantages and disadvantages (such as Oracle,
Access, SQL, Microsoft Server, SAP etc).
Technical expertise in database
management and SQL is an advantage.
management and SQL is an advantage.
Experience working in international and
multi-location settings.
multi-location settings.
Identification with AIMS’ mission and
activities – an existing understanding of AIMS is an advantage.
activities – an existing understanding of AIMS is an advantage.
Ability to travel within and outside of
Africa, as needed.
Africa, as needed.
Self-sufficient in a Windows
environment, using MS Office and select Internet applications (Google Docs,
Dropbox, Skype).
environment, using MS Office and select Internet applications (Google Docs,
Dropbox, Skype).
How
to apply:
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 together with a
detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Bilingual Info Mgmt & Database Specialist” in the subject
line). Applications will be accepted until July 22, 2016.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Bilingual Info Mgmt & Database Specialist” in the subject
line). Applications will be accepted until July 22, 2016.
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.