PROGRAM MANAGER(ALLIANCE FOR ACCELERATING EXCELLENCE IN SCIENCE IN AFRICA)

Program Manager (Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa)
April 10, 2015 Job Description

Vacancy Announcement: Program Manager – Alliance for Accelerating Excellence in Science in Africa (AESA)
AAS is seeking to recruit a dynamic, ambitious and result oriented Program Manager who will manage an exciting new global health grant funding programme.

• S/he will manage the grant-giving operations and team and be responsible for day to day financial management of the programme and monitoring progress and outcomes.
• S/he will engage with the scientific community in Africa and beyond to encourage, catalyse and promote opportunities for added value and develop future potential initiatives, strategic partnerships and personal awards.

The Programme Manager reports to the AESA Director.
Qualification:

•  MD or PhD in a discipline related to human health and development and Science Research with 10+ years of experience.

 
How to Apply
Interested candidates are invited to access full job description, requirements and the Application Form for the position on this link http://aasciences.org/index.php/careers and submit a CV, Application Form and a cover letter by email to recruitment@aasciences.org, no later than the 24th April 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
About AESA: AESA is a new programmatic unit established by the African Academy of Sciences (AAS) (Kenya) and the NEPAD Agency (South Africa).
AESA aims to foster the long-term sustainable funding and development of global health research leadership and scientific excellence in Africa.