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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 mathematic
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 mathematic
al 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 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…
Finance
& HR Manager
& HR Manager
In
this start up role, you will be responsible to oversee the effective and
efficient financial, administrative and human resource management of the
Centre. Your hands-on experience includes financial and cash flow management,
budgeting and forecasting, day-to-day accounting, preparation of financial
statements and asset management. Additionally, you are adept with all aspects
of human resources management including recruitment, performance management, compensation
and relevant regulatory requirements.
this start up role, you will be responsible to oversee the effective and
efficient financial, administrative and human resource management of the
Centre. Your hands-on experience includes financial and cash flow management,
budgeting and forecasting, day-to-day accounting, preparation of financial
statements and asset management. Additionally, you are adept with all aspects
of human resources management including recruitment, performance management, compensation
and relevant regulatory requirements.
You
will be relied on as a key source of guidance and counsel to ensure transparent
and consistent practices are in place to facilitate the goals and objectives of
AIMS-NEI while you advocate for and be a trusted confidant to staff, students
and visiting lecturers alike.
will be relied on as a key source of guidance and counsel to ensure transparent
and consistent practices are in place to facilitate the goals and objectives of
AIMS-NEI while you advocate for and be a trusted confidant to staff, students
and visiting lecturers alike.
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?
·
A university degree in finance, business administration with HR related
discipline (fully qualified accountant with an international accounting body is
an asset)
A university degree in finance, business administration with HR related
discipline (fully qualified accountant with an international accounting body is
an asset)
·
At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience
At least 5-7 years of relevant work experience
·
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office with particular strength using Excel;
experience with accounting software such as Sage, SERENIC and ACCPAC etc. and
internet applications such as Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.
Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office with particular strength using Excel;
experience with accounting software such as Sage, SERENIC and ACCPAC etc. and
internet applications such as Dropbox, Skype, Gmail, etc.
·
Knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements for institutional funders
Knowledge and experience with regulatory requirements for institutional funders
·
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage a variety
of internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors
Exceptional interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage a variety
of internal and external relationships, including relationships with donors
·
Working knowledge of international donor procedures and security management
Working knowledge of international donor procedures and security management
·
Self-directed with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability
to meet deadlines
Self-directed with excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and an ability
to meet deadlines
·
Fluency in English is essential; French is desirable
Fluency in English is essential; French is desirable
·
Articulate communication skills, both verbal and written, to influence and
facilitate
Articulate communication skills, both verbal and written, to influence and
facilitate
·
Flexible to adapt to an evolving environment
Flexible to adapt to an evolving environment
·
Experience working with an international NGO, an asset
Experience working with an international NGO, an asset
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
“Finance & HR 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
“Finance & HR 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.
