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  • Posted: May 26, 2023
    Deadline: Jun 7, 2023
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    The AAS is a pan African organisation headquartered in Kenya, which aims to drive sustainable development in Africa through science technology and innovation. it has a tripartite mandate of pursuing excellence by recognising scholars and achievers; providing advisory and think tank functions for shaping the continent’s strategies and policies; and imp...
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    Fellows & Affiliates Officer

    Person Specifications Academic Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
    • A Master's degree is desired

    Professional Qualifications

    • A professional qualification in research related area or programme management is desired

    Knowledge and Experience

    • At least 3 years’ relevant experience in programme or grants management including preparing budgets
    • Proven working experience in undertaking research for background material and information and in generating and analyzing reports.
    • Experience in managing and administration of research/ researchers.
    • Experience in working in an academy or related institution

    Skills and Attributes

    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project, Outlook,Database
    • Possess well-developed interpersonal skills
    • Excellent communication skills across age groups, organizational levels, and partners
    • Able to perform work independently with minimal supervision, but also work in a team
    • Possess strong attention to detail and maintaining a timely and efficient workflow
    • Have strong analytical skills and excellent organizational skills
    • Able to prioritize, work under pressure, and multi-task
    • Have unquestionable integrity, confidentiality and respect.

    DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
    Work Experience

    • High level university teaching experience and/or service in developing countries.
    • Working experience within intergovernmental or international organizations and within government in the natural of applied science sector in different regions of the world.

    Skills /Competencies

    • Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
    • Capacity to build, develop and maintain partnerships and coordinate with a range of partners.
    • Familiarity with the work and general functioning of the African Union, international organizations and /or the UN system.

    Languages

    • Excellent knowledge of English (written and spoken) and other official African Union languages (French, Arabic, Portuguese or Spanish) written and/or spoken

    Additional information

    • This is a fixed term engagement. The successful candidate will be engaged full time (40 hours/ week) for a period of 3 years working at the AAS offices in Nairobi, Kenya

    Method of Application

    • Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application attaching the Job Application Form (JAF) together with a one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae/ resume.
    • The form can be found here.
    • Applications without the Job Application Form will be disqualified. Applications should be sent to recruitment@aasciences.africa with the subject ‘HR & Operations Officer by 7 th June 2023 17:00hours EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

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