We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!
The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is an innovative, pan-African centre for post-graduate training, research and outreach which has achieved global recognition since opening its first centre in South Africa in 2003. AIMS centres offer a number of educational programs including a one-year taught Masters and MPhil and PhD degrees by research. Each AIMS centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, governance and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF), an AIMS initiative in partnership with the Robert Bosch Stiftung, is a new global forum for science in Africa that will propel Africa onto the global scientific stage.
The NEF will unite more than 500 outstanding thinkers and distinguished stakeholders from around the world together in Africa. NEF Global Gatherings, held every second year, will showcase 15 of Africa’s top young scientists and connect them with leaders from Africa and the rest of the world in high-profile, invitation-only forums. These leading scientists, policy-makers, business people, journalists, civil-society representatives and entrepreneurs will highlight breakthrough discoveries and catalyze scientific collaboration for human development.
To be held in Senegal as a 3-day event in October 2015, the NEF will touch on the 3 pillars of science, society and policy.
We believe that science is transformational, for individuals as well as for the African continent. Our aim is to contribute to a brighter global future. Our dream is that the next Einstein will be African. If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to affect change, consider this new opportunity as our…
Curator
The Next Einstein Forum (NEF) is in search of a visionary Curator to help facilitate and support the launch of this initiative. Inspired by an ambitious mission, you will contribute to developing a vibrant and stimulating programme for the 1st NEF Global Gathering (content + speakers), support the development of post-event materials and curate an exceptional event which offers an enriching experience to onsite participants as well as those following from afar.
As an experienced event professional, especially in terms of content creation, you have strong and accessible connections in the science, society and policy communities who can be available as you craft an engaging event programme. You are collaborative and exude an approachable style that generates trust to work closely with global leaders as a coach to guide and inform them in their messaging and shaping of individual sessions that combine to elevate the central NEF theme. Working with diverse team members across the AIMS network, your expertise will be relied on to orchestrate integrative content of this major global event.
This is a full time, 18-month contract opportunity, virtually based from your fully equipped home office or from one of our established country offices.
Do you have what we need?
· Bachelors degree Science/Mathematics or related field; Masters preferred?
· You have experience with the design/production/curation of global events
· You are a science expert and have additional knowledge of the fields of science journalism, science policy and the relationship between science and industry
· You have exceptional interpersonal skills and knowledge of protocol, including dealing with global and state leaders
· You are self-motivated, with a demonstrated ability to manage multiple and large-scale, time-sensitive projects
· You are a confident presenter, at ease to exercise tact and diplomacy
· You bring professional written and verbal communication skills, in English and working fluency in French
· You are flexible to adapt to a dynamic, evolving environment alongside a growing team of uniquely diverse professionals
· You are familiar with the political, social, economic and cultural context of working in Africa
· You are self-sufficient with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and savvy with web-based applications (Dropbox, Google, Skype)
· You are able and willing to travel within and out of Africa, for periodic extended in-country stays of up to 3 weeks
· Presence in and/or eligibility to work in any of the following countries is a desired advantage: South Africa, Senegal, Ghana, Cameroon, Tanzania, United Kingdom, Canada or Germany
How to apply:
Are you ready to be a part of the transformation?
Submit your letter of motivation, including salary expectations along with the countries you are eligible to work in, together with your detailed CV as one document to: careers@nexteinstein.org (Please quote “NEF, Curator” in the subject line). Applications will be accepted until October 31, 2014.
Should no feedback be received from AIMS-NEI within four weeks of your submission, 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.
