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 Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in
Senega
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
Senega
l, 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…
Program
Manager, Teacher Training Program, Rwanda
Manager, Teacher Training Program, 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.
In
this role and reporting to the Director TTP, the Program Manager will be
responsible for overseeing the overall implementation and evaluation of the
Program including planning, organizing, supervising and implementation of the
TTP in Rwanda.
this role and reporting to the Director TTP, the Program Manager will be
responsible for overseeing the overall implementation and evaluation of the
Program including planning, organizing, supervising and implementation of the
TTP in Rwanda.
As
an experienced leader, the Program Manager will work with a multicultural team
to actively contribute to Program Development, Coordination and Management;
develop partnership & external relations, and, ensure the necessary
monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to track implementation and
outputs systematically to measure the effectiveness of programs, compile timely
program level stakeholder reports including technical and financial reports.
an experienced leader, the Program Manager will work with a multicultural team
to actively contribute to Program Development, Coordination and Management;
develop partnership & external relations, and, ensure the necessary
monitoring and evaluation mechanisms are in place to track implementation and
outputs systematically to measure the effectiveness of programs, compile timely
program level stakeholder reports including technical and financial reports.
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?
- A
Master’s degree in a field related to Education development, information
communication technology, international development, project management,
or social sciences; A PhD degree is preferred - At
least 5 years’ experience in a similar role - A
good understanding of and or experience in the area of education and
development in Africa, with a strong focus on Science, Technology,
Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education is an added advantage - A
knowledge of ICTs use in teaching of STEM is an added advantage - Experience
in Result Based Management (RBM), Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting
(MERL) - Project
Management skills and experience is strongly required - Strong
organizational skills including people management skills - A
self-starter who enjoys a dynamic work environment - Strong
creative instincts to develop new approaches and solutions to challenges
with limited guidance and historical precedent - Ability
to make decisions and sound judgment - Experience
working in an NGO is an added advantage - Experience
in managing a multi-cultural team is critical - An
appreciation of or a training in gender equity and equality - Superior
interpersonal customer service and communication skills (verbal and
written) to interact effectively with multi-cultural/racial/able students,
teachers, Government officials, staff and the public are required - Proficiency
with MS Office, Google Apps and Skype - Excellent
communication skills and a good command of English, both written and
oral.Knowledge of French will be an added advantage
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 “Program Manager TTP RWA” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until January 26, 2018.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Program Manager TTP RWA” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until January 26, 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.
