Program Manager at African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS)

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 and research in mathematical sciences, and public engagement in STEM. Its mission is to empower talented young Africans to be creative leaders in Science and Technology. The first AIMS centre opened in Cape Town, South Africa in 2003; since 2011, AIMS has opened additional centres in Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon and 2 Centres in Rwanda.

Each AIMS Centre provides expertly tailored academic and non-academic programs, training around 60 African students per master program 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 Manager, AIMS Research & Innovation Centre!

Based at the AIMS Research and Innovation Centre (AIMS RIC) and reporting to the Director of Programs Delivery and Reporting, the Program Manager will oversee the planning, implementation, and management of one or more programs at the AIMS Research and Innovation Centre (RIC) in Kigali, Rwanda. This role ensures that all objectives for the assigned programs are achieved within the specified timelines, budget, and quality standards. The Program Manager will collaborate closely with internal and external stakeholders, manage resources, and ensure the programs' successful delivery and long-term viability

As an experienced leader, the Program Manager will work with a multicultural team to actively contribute to program management practice, collaborate with the monitoring and evaluation team to review and implement tools and approaches for collecting, analyzing, and disseminating the program’s monitoring data, team leadership and supervision, stakeholder engagement and collaboration, strategic planning and continuous improvement, budget, and financial management and support donor compliance, reporting, communication, and audit activities. 

This is a full-time contract opportunity based in Kigali, Rwanda.

Do you have what we need?

• Bachelor's or master's degree in project management, business administration, education, international development, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in program management or project management, preferably in an educational, non-profit, or research environment.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Proven experience in budgeting and financial management.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Familiarity with monitoring and evaluation frameworks and reporting methods.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools.
• Project Management qualifications such as PMP.
• Experience working in a multicultural environment and managing international programs is desirable.

Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?

Click on this link to apply. Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2024.

Should no feedback be received from AIMS within four weeks of the deadline, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS RIC reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.

AIMS RIC is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https://www.aimsric.org/ to learn more about AIMS.