Job
description
We’re
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 Senegal,
Ghana, Cameroon and Tanzania. 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.
The MasterCard
Foundation (MCF) Scholars Program at AIMS is a new, five year, US $25 million
program that will increase the number of African Science, Technology, Engineering
and Mathematics (STEM) scholars, particularly women, leading technological
innovations that can address development challenges and drive wealth creation
in Africa. The MCF Scholars Program is a ten-year, $500 million education
initiative that will provide over 17,000 academically talented yet economically
disadvantaged young people from developing countries – particularly from Africa
– with access to quality and relevant secondary and university education.
If you bring a
collaborative spirit with a passion to affect change, consider these new
opportunities as our…
Program
Manager, AIMS Ghana
Program
Manager, AIMS South Africa
Program
Manager, AIMS Tanzania
Reporting to the
Centre Chief Operating Officer and working closely with the Director, Africa
Development Agenda at the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative Secretariat, the
Program Manager’s overall responsibility will be to coordinate all the day to
day programmatic activities of The MasterCard Foundation (MCF) Scholars Program
and other programs at the respective AIMS centre. The Program Manager will work
with a multicultural team at the AIMS Centre to provide operational leadership
and oversight in planning, implementation, monitoring, evaluation and reporting
of the Programs in the field ensuring quality and timely delivery of all
Programs to meet its objectives.
You have a high
degree of comfort managing results-based programs at the ground level with the
honed ability to apply sound judgement to thoughtfully address and solve
problems in the moment. You recognize the value of and you are dedicated to an
inclusive, collaborative approach with a natural ability to strike, nurture and
maintain effective relationships at all levels across the organization. And, you
are self-managed to stay the course, managing multiple priorities to meet both
internal and external stakeholder expectations.
This is a 3-year,
full time contract opportunity based from the AIMS Centres in Ghana, South
Africa and Tanzania.
Do you have what
we need?
- Master’s
degree in development, project management or related social sciences or
education - Minimum
of 7 years professional experience in program and budget management
including management of day to day implementation of program activities - High
degree of comfort in Results Based Management, M&E and reporting - Ability
to make decisions and exercises good judgement providing solutions to
challenges experienced while implementing programs - Excellent
facilitation and communication skills in English and French, both oral and
written - Results
driven and motivated by a high sense of performance excellence and a sense
of urgency - Ability
to set and achieve clear objectives and deadlines - Flexible,
intellectually curious and creative; - Strong
interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work in multicultural
teams and interact effectively with multi-cultural/racial/able students,
staff and the public; - An
appreciation of/training in gender equity and equality; - Good
understanding and/or experience in the area of education and development
in Africa, with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and
Maths (STEM) education; - Entrepreneurial,
self-starter who enjoys a dynamic work environment; - Proficiency
using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and
Internet applications (Skype, Gmail, etc.) - Eligible
to work in any of the following countries: Ghana, South Africa, Tanzania
How
to apply
Are you
ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit your letter
of motivation, including salary expectations and a detailed CV, together as one
document to: careers@nexteinstein.org (Please
quote “Program Manager—GA/SA/TNZ” in the subject line). Applications
will be accepted until April 10, 2015.
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.
AIMS-NEI is an equal
opportunity employer.