Vacancy title:
Internal Communications Coordinator

Jobs at:
African Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Deadline of this Job:
16th November 2018

Duty Station:
Kigali, Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: 5th November 2018 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed , Employment Type: Full-Time

About the Company

JOB DETAILS:

Education

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence enabling Africa’s talented students to become innovators driving the continent’s scientific, educational and economic self-sufficiency.
We’re transforming Africa through innovative scientific training, technical advances and breakthrough discoveries!

The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences (AIMS, www.nexteinstein.org) is a pan-African network of centres of excellence for postgraduate training, research, and outreach 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, Tanzania, and Rwanda. 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.

Each AIMS Centre provides an intensive and broad education to over 50 African students each year and prepares them for leadership careers in academia, government and industry. The AIMS educational program relies on top international lecturers who teach in a 24-hour learning environment.

If you bring a collaborative spirit with a passion to effect change, consider this opportunity as the…
Internal Communications Coordinator!

The Internal Communications Coordinator will join a high-energy team focused on sharing success stories, streamlining internal communications processes and scaling up impact. As the Coordinator, you will primarily be responsible for contributing to the development of the AIMS Network’s internal and external communication strategy and assisting the communications team with its implementation.

Working with the Director of Communications and the Senior Communications & Public Engagement Manager, AIMS Global Network, you will be a key resource to work on AIMS corporate collateral and regularly update network branding guidelines and ensure that all centres and departments adhere to the guidelines.

As the ideal candidate, you bring a strong communications background combined with proven media relations experience, credentials and capabilities; you are naturally curious and apply a journalistic approach to uncovering meaningful and engaging content; and through your years of experience, you have honed your ability to clearly articulate your thoughts, both verbally and in writing.

This is a full-time opportunity based at the Secretariat in Kigali, Rwanda.

Do you have what we need?

• Bachelor’s Degree in Communications / Public Relations/Marketing/ Journalism or other related fields
  
• 4+ years of experience in communications or related field
  
• Excellent and proven writing and editing skills
  
• Experience planning, managing and executing successful communications campaigns
  
• Prior experience writing content on behalf of a large organization and/or its executives, preferably in the non-profit sector. A journalistic background is preferred
  
• Understanding of social media dynamics & use for impact
  
• Ability and desire to work effectively in a fast-paced, team environment.
  
• Bi-lingual (English/French)
  
• Powerful communicator
  
• Effective team player: Meet deadlines, put out fires, multitask.
• Work fast and work well with others. Experience handling highly confidential information in a professional manner
  
• Issues engagement: Stay engaged in global news, trends and emerging issues
  
• Self-sufficient proficiency with MS Office and Internet applications