From African
Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Closing date: 31 Mar
2013
BACKGROUND: The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences
Next Einstein Initiative (AIMS – NEI, www.nexteinstein.org) is a pan African
network of Centres of learning for postgraduate teaching, research and outreach
in the mathematical sciences.
JOB SUMMARY
AIMS-NEI is
seeking a professional, dynamic and results-oriented person to play an
important role in leading the development and coordination of integrated career
development services at AIMS centres, including industrial relations,
developing job placements, career counselling, facilitation of professional
skill workshops, and developing exciting learning opportunities. Working
closely with academic staff, and the curriculum consultant, the Career
Development Manager will supervise Career Development Officers, currently
located in Ghana, South Africa and Senegal, with plans for expansion
to new centres in the future. The post will be based in Cape Town with periodic travel to AIMS
centres. This new position was developed to build on AIMS’ success in providing
students with opportunities upon graduation such as scholarships, internships
and job placements. The role offers the potential to lead and develop an
innovative career program resulting in the lifelong success of young graduates
from across Africa.
PRIMARY
RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. STRATEGY
Analysis, strategy and coordination of AIMS-NEI global
career development efforts in collaboration with academic and program staff,
external consultants, and partners in industry
Build AIMS’ career network into a community of academic
institutions, business, civil society organizations and government
Extract, package and coordinate the sharing of lessons
learned and activities between the AIMS Centre
Train, support and develop tools and resources for Career
Development Officers
CURRICULUM
Work with the
Curriculum Consultant to research, create and test a curriculum for
Employability week and other employment and personal development related
workshops to be delivered throughout the year
Facilitate
Employability week workshops with Academic Staff, visiting lecturers, Career
Develop Officers and the Curriculum Consultant
Facilitate
workshops on employment topics and personal development activities
Research and
create systems to integrate content on entrepreneurship and development
STUDENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Model and
promote a culture of integrated learning
Facilitate the
adoption of integrated learning principles
Develop systems
for alumni mentorship and/or workplace coaches
Work Opportunity
Placement Services
Create systems
to build and maintain relationships with employers
Develop and
maintain systems to collect and disseminate information on career opportunities
(jobs and other activities, conferences and events for mathematical students)
and encourage students’ participation in these
Lead the
development of physical and online career resources.
BEST PRACTICES AND LESSONS LEARNED
Work with the
Monitoring and Evaluation team to integrate performance measures into overall
program
Research and
contribute to the global discussion regarding filling labour gaps in Africa
Present results
and findings through various communication channels
Provide success
stories and profiles of successful alumni for external communications
Provide regular
progress reports
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Experience with remote staff management and coordination;
Experience working in the industrial sector;
Experience in two or more of: job development, marketing,
direct contact sales, counselling, higher education, job placement,
entrepreneurship, international development and/or recruitment;
Related experience which demonstrates an understanding of
the barriers and issues experienced by young job seekers;
Knowledge, experience or interest in integrated learning
and adult education;
Knowledge of community services, labour market,
occupational requirements and job search resources;
Experience working in a not for profit environment;
Some exposure to labour market analysis
Experience in monitoring and evaluation, and reporting,
and:
Exposure to Mathematics or other science.
How to apply:
TO APPLY
Prospective
candidates must submit a letter of motivation and detailed CV, together with
the names of at least two referees to: AIMS-NEI Hiring, ABSA on Grove, 3rd
Floor 11 Grove Ave, Claremont 7708 Cape Town, South Africa , or electronically
to jstaples@nexteinstein.org (ensure that the job title is in the subject line
please). Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your
submission, kindly accept that your application did not succeed. AIMS-NEI
reserves the right not to make an appointment at its sole discretion.
