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, Sout
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, Sout
h 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,
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
Management Support Officer (TTP), Rwanda
Management Support Officer (TTP), 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.
As
the Program Management Support Officer, and working closely with the Director
TTP, you will be the point of contact for all events in support of the TTP
program, planning and organizing logistics, organizing and maintaining program
files, providing guidance on program interpretations and technical assistance
on regulations, policies and procedures to program staff and other partners as
needed. Collaborating closely with the Finance Officer and other members of the
TTP Rwanda team, you will oversee the procurement and management of program
assets and inventory, contribute to the development of relevant reports, and
establish the appropriate systems to ensure the team is effectively and
consistently performing administrative requirements to be adequately prepared
for audit exercises and to meet with program timelines. Additionally, you
will be relied on to keep an inventory of programs contracts and transaction
documentation.
the Program Management Support Officer, and working closely with the Director
TTP, you will be the point of contact for all events in support of the TTP
program, planning and organizing logistics, organizing and maintaining program
files, providing guidance on program interpretations and technical assistance
on regulations, policies and procedures to program staff and other partners as
needed. Collaborating closely with the Finance Officer and other members of the
TTP Rwanda team, you will oversee the procurement and management of program
assets and inventory, contribute to the development of relevant reports, and
establish the appropriate systems to ensure the team is effectively and
consistently performing administrative requirements to be adequately prepared
for audit exercises and to meet with program timelines. Additionally, you
will be relied on to keep an inventory of programs contracts and transaction
documentation.
This
is a full-time opportunity based in Kigali with limited travel within Rwanda.
is a full-time opportunity based in Kigali with limited travel within Rwanda.
Do
you have what we need?
you have what we need?
- A
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Social Sciences, Education
or in a related field.A Master’s degree is an asset - Professional
qualifications in accounting will have an added advantage - At
least 3 – 5 years of relevant work experience in program management and
administration support - Knowledge
and experience of regulatory requirements for institutional funders - Strong
proficiency in Microsoft Office with particular strength in the use of
Excel spreadsheet, working knowledge of computerized accounting system
such as Sage, and ACCPAC etc. will be an added advantage - Experience
working in an NGO is an added advantage - Exceptional
interpersonal skills with an ability to build and manage a variety of
internal and external relationships, including dealings with donors - Self-directed
with excellent organizational skills, attention to details and an ability
to meet deadlines - Proficiency
with MS Office, Google Apps and Skype - A
good command of English is required.Knowledge of Kinyarwanda and French is
an asset - Ability
to tolerate working hours outside the normal work schedule
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 Management Support Officer TTP RWA” in the subject
line). Applications will be accepted until February 2, 2018.
your letter of motivation, including salary expectations together with a
detailed CV in English to: careers@nexteinstein.org
(i.e. quote “Program Management Support Officer TTP RWA” in the subject
line). Applications will be accepted until February 2, 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.
