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About African Academy of Sciences
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 ... read moreshaping the continent’s strategies and policies; and implementing key science, technology and innovation programmes.
The AAS utilises its membership pool which consists of a community of scientists to engage with governments and policy makers on the continent. The membership comprises individuals who have reached the highest level of excellence in their field of expertise and have made contributions to the advancement of the field on the continent.
To date AAS has recognised 330 AAS Fellows and Associate and Honorary Fellows who are proven science, technology and innovation leaders, policy advisors and thinkers most of whom live and work throughout the continent.
Relevant specialist committees assess nominees and those that are recommended are subsequently voted in by AAS Fellows and finally approved by the Governing Council.
The AAS is the only continental academy in Africa, enjoying the support and recognition of NEPAD and the African Union as well as several governments and major international partners. These bodies also recognise the think-tank functions of the academy and its increasing role in setting the research agenda for the future development of the continent.
The AAS is implementing programmes in partnership with pan African and international organisations. In 2015, the AAS launched the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa, a platform created in collaboration with the New Partnership for Africa’s (NEPAD) Agency. AESA is an agenda setting and funding platform to support the development of Africa’s research leadership and promote scientific excellence and innovation to overcome some of Africa’s developmental challenges.
The current Strategic Plan of the AAS (2013-2018) identifies six STI areas of focus, namely
Climate Change.
Health and Wellbeing
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics)
Water and Sanitation
Food Security and Nutritional Wellbeing
Sustainable Energy.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Assist in the provision of secretariat support to relevant steering groups
Assist the Programme Managers in utilising the outputs, networks and relationships c
Qualifications
Education
Advanced university degree (PhD) in a relevant natural sciences or engineering with proven research leadership and experience in carrying out priority research agenda
ID:
AAS/ICT/23/01
Role overview
AAS seeks an ICT Assistant to join the ICT department, the team responsible for ensuring technology works across all units and minimal interruptions to workflo
ID:
AAS/MMC/23/01
Role overview
AAS seeks a Multimedia and Communications Assistant to join the Communications and PR department, the team responsible for corporate communications at the AAS.
Position Overview
The Executive Director will provide leadership and strategic direction of AAS's programs to achieve the Academy's vision, mission and objectives. The Executive Director wo
Position Overview
The Executive Director will provide leadership and strategic direction of AAS's programs to achieve the Academy's vision, mission and objectives. The Executive Director wo
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
Strategic Management and Leadership
Under the supervision of the Governing council, the ED shall:
Lead the development and implementation of the overa
Position Overview
The overall aim of the Senior Programme Officer (Social Sciences, Humanities, & Arts (SSHA)) is to support the delivery of a vibrant social sciences and humanities research le
ID:AAS/AGA/21/01
Department:Finance & Grants
Reporting To:Grants Accountant
Duration:3 Years Renewable
Position Overview
The Assistant Grants Accountant will work as part of the Gra
ID:AAS/SPOSS21/01
Department:Programmes
Reporting To:Deputy Programmes Director
Duration:3 Years Renewable
Initiative Overview
The Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Scie
Position Overview;
The Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Assistant will assist support to the Evaluation and Strategy Team in carrying out key activities as outlined in various AESA strate
Position Overview.
The Finance Intern has overall responsibility of providing timely and efficient accounting and financial support service to the AAS Finance office. The position reports to the Fi
Job Description/Requirements
ID:
AAS/SPO/21/01
Department:
Programmes
Reporting To:
Fellows and Affiliates Manager
Duration:
3 Years Renewable
Position Overview
The Afric
Job Description
Initiative Overview
The Clinical Trials Community (CTC) is a platform created by the Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA) and hosted by the Afri
Job Description
Initiative Overview
A program of the AAS and its partners, The Clinical Trial Community (CTC) online Platform seeks to aggregate clinical trial research center intelligence acros
ID: AAS/TPA/20/001
Department: Finance & Grants
Reporting To: Procurement Officer
Duration: 3 Months
Position Overview
AAS intends to develop its register for suppliers for various
Job Summary
The helpdesk intern is responsible for assisting the CTC team in providing continuous user support through the helpdesk, populate library of frequently asked questions and analyses user
