Country: Cameroon
Closing date: 06 Sep 2015
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The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training, research and public engagement in mathematical sciences. 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 Tanzania. The goal of the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI) is to build a Pan African network of 15 centres of excellence across the continent by 2023.
The highlight of AIMS education, a ten-month structured Master’s Programme in Mathematical Sciences, trains approximately 50 top African students at each campus every year, preparing them for leadership careers. Following the success of the AIMS centers, the AIMS Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS-NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) is launching a Mathematics Teacher Training Program (TTP) in Cameroon, with the Master Card Foundation. The TTP’s objective is to reinforce the pedagogic capacities of math teachers in secondary and high schools, thereby enhancing the quality of secondary school math education in both the Francophone and Anglophone educational sub-systems in Cameroon.
This is a pilot Program for the AIMS network with significant opportunity for scale-up and to distinguish AIMS as an innovative learning institution that consistently provides cutting edge approaches to high quality mathematics education.
As we launch the local arm of communications around the TTP in Cameroon, with the MasterCard Foundation as partners, we are seeking candidates for a…
****Communications & Outreach Manager (Yaoundé, Cameroon)****
Reporting to the Director, Teacher Training Program (TTP), the Communications & Outreach Manager (COM) will implement the communications plan in Cameroon in collaboration with the AIMS-NEI Secretariat, Teacher Training Programme (TTP) and AIMS Cameroon teams to build awareness, particularly of the Mathematics TTP in Cameroon, and of AIMS Cameroon in general. The COM will also be expected to raise AIMS’ profile in local and regional media.
This position will provide oversight for all communication activities, including public relations and community engagement. Responsibilities include developing and implementing diverse communication plans, utilizing traditional and non-traditional tactics designed to educate, engage and inform stakeholders. This position will also oversee the creation of IEC materials and programmes to attain the expected outcomes of the TTP.
You will embrace the challenges of building awareness of the TTP, performing outreach activities with the Cameroonian community and evaluating the effectiveness of AIMS Cameroon’s communication and engagement tools and strategies for this inaugural initiative for the AIMS network, which has a significant opportunity to enhance the calibre of mathematics education within Africa.
Do you have what we need?
- Bachelor’s degree in marketing, public relations and/or closely related disciplines.
- Five (5) to (7) years’ related experience in public relations, outreach, journalism and/or writing experience.
- Experience in Community Outreach with knowledge of local Cameroonian context.
- Bilingual (French and English).
- Knowledge of media production, communication, social media (Facebook, Twitter, Google+, etc.) and dissemination techniques and methods, including alternative ways to inform and communicate via written, oral and visual media.
- Established contacts and experience with the local and regional media required.
- Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Internet applications (Skype, Google Apps), as well as telephone protocol.
- Duties require professional verbal and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated strong interpersonal and relationship building skills. Proven ability to create and manage partnerships with private and public sector stakeholders.
- Must be self-directed and able to maintain attention to detail and meet deadlines while juggling multiple assignments in a fast-paced environment. Ability to organize and prioritize effectively, and to work under time constraints with discretion and mature judgment.
- Works well with others, and must be comfortable interacting with high-profile individuals and elected and appointed officials as required.
- Requires willingness to work a flexible schedule with occasional travel.
- Strong commitment to the AIMS mission.
- Enthusiasm to work in a culturally diverse organization.
- May require occasional travel, weekend and/or evening work. Position is based in Yaoundé, with frequent travel around Cameroon.
How to apply:
Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit your letter of motivation (including salary expectations) and a detailed CV, together in one document, to: careers@nexteinstein.org(Please quote “Communications & Outreach Manager – CAM TTP” in the subject line).Applications will be accepted until September 6, 2015.
Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within two weeks of the submission deadline, kindly accept that your application will not be further pursued. AIMS-NEI reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
AIMS-NEI is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women are especially encouraged.