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 sh... read moreaping 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.
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) Jobs in Kenya
Position Overview
The Head of Finance and Grants Management provides the overall leadership and management of the finance function, to promote financial stewardship, accountability, reliability
Scope of Work
The AAS shall engage a Science Communication Consultant (SCC) to provide branding, visibility, and science communication services for the ARISE programme and the AAS in general. Th
Position Overview
The Programme Officer – Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (PO - MEL) is expected to contribute to the set-up and implementation of a system to support evidence-based p
The Grants Officer is responsible for the administration and proper management of processes throughout the grants management cycle. The incumbent effectively manages a portfolio of grants, implemen
Role overview
The Finance Officer is responsible for the Academy’s payroll administration, budgetary planning and control to ensure effective and efficient utilization of resources. The incum
Role overview
AAS seeks a Human Resources & Operations Officer to join the HR & Operations department, the team responsible for people management at the AAS. He/she will assist wi
Person Specifications Academic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences or Business Administration from a recognized institution.
A Master's degree is desired
Profess
Duties and responsibilities
Provide counselling on policies and procedures
Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
Being actively involved in the recruitment
Duties and Responsibilities
Leveraging sector-specific knowledge and skills in the effective implementation of programmes and the development of new initiatives
Support the development and imp
Duties and responsibilities
Provide counselling on policies and procedures
Support the development and implementation of HR initiatives and systems
Being actively involved in the recruitment
Duties and responsibilities
Support production of video content for the AAS website and social media platforms (pre-production, recording, and editing).
Capture and edit visual content: produc
Role overview
AAS seeks a Human Resources & Operations Associate to join the HR & Operations department, the team responsible for people management at the AAS. He/She will assist with emplo
The post holder will also be expected to work in close collaboration with other AAS managed programmes through the provision of operation and research support for the achievement of the AAS overall st
ID: AAS/GA/20/001
Department: Finance & Grants
Reporting To: Senior Grants Accountant
Duration: 3 years with a possibility of an extension
Organisation Overview &nb
Job Purpose
The Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science (DELTAS Africa) is a 10-year (2015-2025) programme of The AAS being imple
Job Purpose
The Assistant Grants Accountant will work as part of the Grants-Finance team at the AAS. They will be responsible for routine pre and post-award grant administration and related a
Job Purpose
The Developing Excellence in Leadership, Training and Science (DELTAS Africa) is a 10-year (2015-2025) programme of The AAS being imple
Reporting To:
Director of Programmes
Duration:
3 Years With a Possibility of Extension
Position Overview
The Programme Manager is responsible for the management and implementation of th