The African Academy of Sciences
Driving Scientific and Technological Development in Africa
Open Vacancies
Position: Grand Challenges Africa Program Manager
The Role: The AAS is seeking to recruit a GC Africa Programme Manager who will be responsible for the development and management of a strategic portfolio of activities and investments for the GC Africa Programme.
Driving Scientific and Technological Development in Africa
Open Vacancies
Position: Grand Challenges Africa Program Manager
The Role: The AAS is seeking to recruit a GC Africa Programme Manager who will be responsible for the development and management of a strategic portfolio of activities and investments for the GC Africa Programme.
In addition, the Programme Manager will
also be responsible for managing, and helping to develop and implement critical
processes and projects for AESA and keep abreast of scientific fields to inform
the generation of new lines of work and improvements to existing programme
portfolios.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
MD
or PhD in a discipline related to human health and development and science
research;
·
10+
years of related experience;
·
significant
knowledge and understanding of the grants funding environment for Africa;
·
proven
experience in leading a team and of direct line management;
·
evidence
of ability to effectively manage multiple schemes/initiatives with discrete
processes;
·
knowledge
of, and breadth of interest in health research for Africa;
·
project
management experience and expertise;
·
previous
experience with partnerships development and alliances will be an asset.
Position: Head
of Communications and Public Relations
The Role: The AAS is seeking to recruit the Head of Communications & Public Relations who will be responsible for establishing and managing AAS brand development in Africa and supporting the growth of science and innovation.
The Role: The AAS is seeking to recruit the Head of Communications & Public Relations who will be responsible for establishing and managing AAS brand development in Africa and supporting the growth of science and innovation.
S/he will lead the development and building
of an engaging and compelling AAS brand in Africa; work with the Directors to
develop and implement a pan African communication, fundraising and marketing
strategy that leverages the unique strengths of AAS to achieve Africa’s
ambitious targets for research and innovation growth; direct, coordinate and
support resource mobilization strategies for Africa with government agencies,
foundations, corporations and other potential streams of income that might
benefit from a continental level; devise and manage a media relations strategy
and build strong relationships with relevant journalists.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
An
advanced degree in management, communications, public relations & marketing
or other relevant field;
·
at
least 10 years’ professional experience in a leadership role within
communications or marketing with demonstrated success in managing teams;
·
experience
of engaging with and influencing senior political, government, business and
scientific leaders especially in Africa;
·
proven
editorial judgement and thorough knowledge of on and off-line media markets;
·
experience
in developing and implementing marketing, communications strategies which
leverage the power of online media and audience engagement with experience
providing stewardship of brand and reputation across diverse stakeholders and
multiple markets / countries.
How to Apply
The positions are open to qualified
candidates from Africa and globally who can work in Kenya.
Interested candidates are invited to read
the job descriptions at
1.
http://www.aasciences.ac.ke/calls-for-proposals/careers/head-of-communications--public-relations/
Applicants must email a completed
application form from the AAS website, a detailed curriculum vitae with a list
of referees and a cover letter to recruitment@aasciences.ac.ke, with the
Position and Vacancy Number as the Subject by 15 December 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
The AAS is a pan African organisation headquartered in Kenya, which aims to drive sustainable development in Africa through science, technology and innovation.
