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…

 Program Management Support Officer, 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.

As the Program Management Support Officer, and working closely with the  TTP Program Manager, 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.

 Do 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?