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15/03/2016
15/03/2016
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 fut
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 fut
ure 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 and Tanzania. AIMS is preparing to open it’s 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.
Within
the context of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative math and
science education institution, AIMS Rwanda is slated to welcome its first
roster of students August 2016. Consider joining our newest Centre as the…
the context of an unprecedented mission and a pioneering innovative math and
science education institution, AIMS Rwanda is slated to welcome its first
roster of students August 2016. Consider joining our newest Centre as the…
Facilities
& Logistics Manager
& Logistics Manager
As
a meticulous individual who appreciates and recognizes the need for functional
and practical learning and work space, the Facilities & Logistics Manager
will ensure the Centre’s physical presence is in line with AIMS-NEI network
standards, enabling the highest possible quality of academic programs delivery
in the 24-hour learning environment upon which AIMS-NEI has built its
reputation. You bring a solid track record that demonstrates your hands-on
experience with facilities, logistics and property/residential management; you
are approachable and at ease developing and nurturing effective relationships
with a variety of vendors and suppliers and you have the know-how to anticipate
and plan for the needs of a growing organization.
a meticulous individual who appreciates and recognizes the need for functional
and practical learning and work space, the Facilities & Logistics Manager
will ensure the Centre’s physical presence is in line with AIMS-NEI network
standards, enabling the highest possible quality of academic programs delivery
in the 24-hour learning environment upon which AIMS-NEI has built its
reputation. You bring a solid track record that demonstrates your hands-on
experience with facilities, logistics and property/residential management; you
are approachable and at ease developing and nurturing effective relationships
with a variety of vendors and suppliers and you have the know-how to anticipate
and plan for the needs of a growing organization.
This
highly visible role will have direct and continuous influence over the
day-to-day culture of the Centre and its stakeholders, and as an on-site
resident, the Facilities & Logistics Manager will be expected to set an
exemplary tone for the community of students, tutors and visiting lecturers.
highly visible role will have direct and continuous influence over the
day-to-day culture of the Centre and its stakeholders, and as an on-site
resident, the Facilities & Logistics Manager will be expected to set an
exemplary tone for the community of students, tutors and visiting lecturers.
This
is a 2 year, full-time contract opportunity and will be based Kigali, Rwanda.
is a 2 year, full-time contract opportunity and will be based Kigali, Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
·
Higher National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree, preferably in facilities management,
building management, construction, surveying, business studies, engineering,
property management or similar
Higher National Diploma/Bachelor’s degree, preferably in facilities management,
building management, construction, surveying, business studies, engineering,
property management or similar
·
5-7 years of relevant managerial experience
5-7 years of relevant managerial experience
·
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to remain calm in crisis
moments
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to remain calm in crisis
moments
·
Proven ability to progressively probe, analyse and identify root causes of
problem; provide practical solutions, and negotiate resolutions
Proven ability to progressively probe, analyse and identify root causes of
problem; provide practical solutions, and negotiate resolutions
·
Fluency in English is essential; French is desirable
Fluency in English is essential; French is desirable
·
Articulate communication skills, both verbal and written
Articulate communication skills, both verbal and written
·
Strong project management skills and ability to perform analyses, create
timelines and task lists to meet deadlines, paying close attention to details
Strong project management skills and ability to perform analyses, create
timelines and task lists to meet deadlines, paying close attention to details
·
Knowledge of building, safety and fire codes, as well as the ability to
interpret blue prints and schematics
Knowledge of building, safety and fire codes, as well as the ability to
interpret blue prints and schematics
·
Knowledge of energy or building management systems and/or work order systems
Knowledge of energy or building management systems and/or work order systems
·
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint
and Word and Internet applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.)
Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint
and Word and Internet applications (Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.)
·
Experience of facility maintenance in an institutional setting preferable
Experience of facility maintenance in an institutional setting preferable
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
(Please quote “Facilities & Logistics Manager, RWA” in the subject
line). Applications will be accepted until March 15, 2016.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(Please quote “Facilities & Logistics Manager, RWA” in the subject
line). Applications will be accepted until March 15, 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.
