Program Officer – AIMS Industry Initiative
Applications Open
We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pioneering institution transforming STEM
education and research in Africa. Founded in 2003, AIMS has grown into the continent’s largest network
of centres of excellence for training, research, and public engagement in mathematical sciences. With six
centres across Africa, AIMS provide a world-class, pan-African, and interdisciplinary learning environment
that equips young Africans with skills to address critical challenges such as climate change, food security,
and pandemics.
To date, AIMS has trained over 3,500 graduates from 45 African countries, with 35% being women. The
majority (approximately 70%) have remained in Africa and are driving change in fields like healthcare,
education, renewable education, and digital innovation. Through its unique model and inclusive
approach, AIMS empower the next generation of African innovators and leaders, fostering sustainable
socio-economic development across the continent.
If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this opportunity as the…
Program Officer – AIMS Industry Initiative!
The Program Manager – AIMS Industry Initiative will join a high-energy team focused on sharing
success stories and scaling up impact.
The Program Manager will lead the implementation and support for the deployment of various
activities for the AIMS Entrepreneurship and Innovation Program. The Program Manager will be
expected to manage the onboarding of fellows as part of the AIMS Rwanda Incubator and provide
selected entrepreneurs with technical and professional development with focused supervision and
mentorship, and lead the implementation of technical development programs and initiatives,
including the development of concept notes.
As the Program Manager AIMS II, you will develop high-quality documents such as reports,
presentations, flyers, and success stories to highlight the impact of departmental programs and
activities; develop and implement all media content related to public engagement activities for the
department.
As the ideal candidate, you play a key role in partnership development efforts, including the
identification of funding opportunities. You will also assist in the preparation of fundraising proposals
and provide facilitation support to departmental workshops and events.
This is a 1-Year (renewable) opportunity based at AIMS Rwanda Centre in Kigali Rwanda.
Do you have what we need?
- A master’s degree or equivalent in project management, or other related disciplines with at least 4 years of hands-on project management.
- • Proven experience in developing partnerships with organizations in various sectors.
- • Ability to understand and communicate (written and oral) project deliverables and impact to a range of audiences.
- • Experience in project management across various projects, including business and entrepreneurship development experience
- • High level of integrity and keen to work in a multicultural and global environment.
- • Personal drive and effectiveness
- • Analytical and adaptability skills
- • Collaboration and negotiation
- • Excellent communication skills, including good writing skills
- • Fluency in English (reading and writing) is required; Knowledge of Kinyarwanda/French is an added advantage.
- • Influencing and negotiation skills
- • Entrepreneurship and innovation management
- • Problem-solving skills.
Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Applications will be accepted until November 25, 2025.
If you meet the above requirements and believe that you are the best candidate for the position, please
submit your CV and cover letter (in one PDF document, named: Your Full Name) in English to this link.
Should no feedback be received from AIMS within four weeks of the deadline, kindly accept that your
application will not be further pursued. AIMS reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole
discretion.
AIMS is an equal opportunity employer. Visit https://aims.ac.rw/ to learn more about AIMS Rwanda.
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