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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training, research and public engagement 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 and Cameroon. Its fifth centre, AIMS Tanzania, opened in 2014. 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 AIMS-Next Einstein Initiative is committed to preparing students for successful careers in their area of choice, whether academic, industry, the public sector or other pursuits. To this end, AIMS-NEI has partnered with the MasterCard Foundation to pioneer activities which engage students with industry. As part of this training, all Master students at AIMS take courses in professional development and in entrepreneurship and business skills, which should benefit them in their future career and prepare them to make informed career decisions.
If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to affect change, consider this new opportunity as our…
AIMS Tanzania Student Development Officer (SDO) – Part Time
Reporting to the Deputy Rector (Academic) at AIMS Tanzania, and in collaboration with the AIMS Industry Initiative team, the SDO will be a key point of contact for the AIMS Tanzania students as they prepare for their future careers. They will be a source of support and encouragement and provide the advice and counsel needed to guide career choices.
As the SDO, you will play an active role in orchestrating and/or delivering training events to enhance the requisite levels of professional development--ultimately to build the necessary knowledge and skills to prepare students to practically contribute to employers’ needs and expectations.
In this start-up role, and as a proud champion and ambassador of this portfolio, you will actively foster an environment that promotes and supports career development and industry-related partnerships, closely liaising with internal colleagues to build awareness of, and attraction to, the AIMS professional development offering--an innovative learning institution that consistently produces sought-after graduates by top employers.
This is a part-time, 2 year contract opportunity based at the AIMS Tanzania Centre of Excellence in the small coastal town of Bagamoyo, about 70kms north of Dar Es Salaam.
Do you have what we need?
The ideal candidate will:
· Possess a Master’s degree or higher qualification in a relevant field e.g. Human Resources, Marketing or Business
· Be bilingual in English and Kiswahili
· Have superb relationship management skills to network and build and nurture fruitful industry partnerships and to effectively interact with diverse students, staff and the public
· Have 5+ years experience in a similar role in an international setting, with particular expertise with African academia
· Be self-driven with the ability to work independently
· Have strong communications skills with a demonstrated ability to write and present orally
· Have teaching experience at university level
· Be able to demonstrate evidence of integrity and ethical behaviour
· Have a genuine passion to heighten the development of mathematical sciences in Tanzania
· Have working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet applications (Skype, Google Apps)
· Be able to travel within and out of Africa, for periodic extended out-of-station stays of up to 8 weeks
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 as one document to:careers@nexteinstein.org (Please quote “Student Development Officer TNZ” in the subject line).Applications will be accepted until August 10th, 2015.
Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within two weeks of the submission 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.
