2 Job Positions at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS): (Deadline 30 November 2021)

2 Job Positions at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS): (Deadline 30 November 2021)

Pedagogic Lead –Biology & Chemistry, TTP Rwanda at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS): (Deadline 30 November 2021)

We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances, and breakthrough discoveries!

 The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences, research, and public engagement in STEM. 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 Rwanda.

Each AIMS Centre provides expertly tailored academic and non-academic programs, training around 50 African students each year and preparing them for leadership in the domains of academia, government, and industry.  The AIMS academic 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…

 Pedagogic Lead – Biology & Chemistry, TTP Rwanda!

The Teacher Training Programme (TTP) Rwanda is a five year blended (face-to-face and online) training Programme 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), the National Examination and Schools Inspection Authority (NESA), and the University of Rwanda College of Education (UR-CE), the Programme will equip teachers with skills, tools, and resources to implement the competency based curriculum (CBC) using transformative teacher-centric professional development approach.

Reporting to the Programme Director, the Pedagogic Lead – Chemistry and Biology is responsible for the delivery of high-quality specialized training to chemistry and biology teachers. As the lead person in the programme in the two subjects, he/she will part of the pedagogical team that will work with the programme staff and partners to ensure quality implementation of the programme’s training component in chemistry & biology.

As a Pedagogic Lead, you will lead the development of gender sensitive CBC teaching materials in chemistry and biology, lead the training of School subject leaders, peer facilitators in running the teacher led CPD sessions for chemistry and biology teachers; establish and maintain up-to-date professional records of work, you will be responsible for the designing of quality assurance mechanisms for teaching biology & chemistry in target schools; support to District Education and school leadership in implementing effective quality assurance mechanism for teaching & learning of chemistry & biology; and support TTP director in oversight of the programme implementation.

Additionally, you will: support teachers and schools to create positive learning environment for Biology and Chemistry for both female and male students;  the designing of research & evidence informed interventions targeting female teachers and students to inspire more female students to participate in the learning; and through the community outreach program and engage with parents and other members of the community on the importance of STEM & their role in supporting quality teaching & learning of Biology and Chemistry in the Country and represent the program in relevant MINEDUC /REB/NESA working groups teacher CPDS.

This is a full-time opportunity based in Kigali with extensive travel within Rwanda.

Do you have what we need?

• A Master’s degree in education with a major in either chemistry or biology. a Ph.D. degree will be an added advantage;
• At least 5 – 10 years of continuous teaching in a secondary school or college required;
• At least 5 – 10 years of supporting or leading professional development programs for chemistry & biology teachers.
• Demonstrable capacity to work with teachers in the context of a community of practise and leading a teacher-centric transformative professional development programs
• Avid interest and or experience in shaping research informed science education interventions
• Thorough knowledge of the subjects of specialization to inspire confidence among teachers and learners;
• Comfortable in drawing on education research to support effective integration ICT in teaching of biology & chemistry;
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office with particular strength in the use of Word, PowerPoint, and Excel spreadsheet;
• Experience in use of cloud computing including common applications among them Gmail, Skype, MS SharePoint, etc.;
• Be able to use practical examples in the teaching of the subject of specialization making sure that appropriate strategies are employed to bring out ideas clearly;
• Show strong leadership in and out of classroom, be able to provide leadership in every assignment to achieve planned objective;
• Be highly motivated and possess excellent communication, organization, and presentation skills;
• Experience working in an NGO is an added advantage; and
• Possess a good command of English language; knowledge of French is an added advantage.

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

Click on this link to apply. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2021.

Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of the deadline, 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. Visit www.nexteinstein.org to learn more about AIMS.

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Finance Manager at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS): (Deadline 30 November 2021)

We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances, and breakthrough discoveries!

 The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training in mathematical sciences, research, and public engagement in STEM. 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 Rwanda.

Each AIMS Centre provides expertly tailored academic and non-academic programs, training around 50 African students each year and preparing them for leadership in the domains of academia, government, and industry.  The AIMS academic 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…

Finance Manager, AIMS Rwanda!

The Finance Manager will provide support and service to the Centre President by carrying out financial control and support functions within the direction and parameters set by Chief Financial Officer. The Finance Manager’s main responsibility is the financial management of the AIMS Rwanda Centre in accordance with AIMS-NEI procedures and practices.

Reporting to the Centre President, the Finance Manager will manage the funds and financial assets of the Centre, ensuring compliance with AIMS-NEI financial procedures, establishing, and maintaining internal control practices, prepare accurately the monthly financial and narrative reports according to stated deadlines, ensuring compliance to the AIMS-NEI Chart of Accounts and with monthly accounting checklists, performing balance sheet reconciliation’s and ensuring complete supporting documentation and files, prepare the monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and annual budget versus actuals analysis to inform decision-making and budget readjustment, prepare forecasting data on a monthly basis in support of Centre cash request, assist budget holders to develop budgets for Operations and enter the budget data into required financial system. Ensure that all budgets are approved on time and before expenditures can occur and check and validate all expenses incurred by the Centre.

The Finance Manager will also train, support and advice Centre staff in financial and administrative matters, supported by Global Secretariat training programs for non-finance staff, ensure the production of monthly, quarterly and annual financial and narrative reports for the Centre Management Team and Centre Advisory Council and the Global Secretariat, review, provide feedback and get COO approval of the finance sections of reports produced by Program Managers for Donors, provide insightful information and expectations to senior executives to aid in the long-term and short-term decision, develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of the Centre and review financial data and prepare monthly/quarterly/semi-annual and annual reports in a timely manner.

As the ideal candidate, you will support the Centre President in the provision of guidelines and tools for staff to meet targets that are set, support the staff to put in place and manage a systematic and sustainable staff development and learning approach, manage the Centre relationship with social security and tax recovery institutions in Rwanda in collaboration with the Centre President and Global Secretariat, supervise the proper implementation of the AIMS financial/Administrative filing system and ensure that staff are adequately trained to manage their own unit filing system according to the AIMS-NEI guidelines.

In addition, the Finance Manager will ensure the effective and efficient administration of the Centre archives (physical and online), maintain accurate registers of the assets and property and organize quarterly physical stock takes and check all fixed asset movements and disposals in order to reconcile update.

This is a full-time opportunity based at AIMS Rwanda Centre in Kigali.

Do you have what we need?

• A Master’s degree in Finance, or Accounting related discipline
• Fully qualified Accountant with an international accounting body is an asset
• Experience in managing & supporting staff
• Experience in working for an International organisation in a developing country
• 7 years professional work experience in a finance or accounting role
• Experience in preparing budgets, cash flow statements & financial plans, experience in writing narrative & financial reports, experience in working with commercial & contractual systems
• Advanced skills in computers (Windows, spreadsheets, word processing, and accounting packages)
• Knowledge and experience of AccPac
• Skills in training and developing staff
• A high level of competence in: Teamwork; Integrity & personal conduct; Sensitivity to diversity; Flexibility & adaptability; Initiative & direction; Interpersonal skills; Resilience
• A high level of competence in: Management of strategy; Change management; Leadership; Planning; Budgets management; Resources management; Monitoring; Supervision and control; Reporting; Communication; Networking; Management of self; Management of others.

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

Click on this link to apply. Applications will be accepted until November 30, 2021.

Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of the deadline, 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. Visit www.nexteinstein.org to learn more about AIMS.

CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY