About the opportunity
Reporting to the Centre President and based at the AIMS Rwanda Centre, the Program Manager’s overall responsibility will be to coordinate all the day-to-day programmatic activities at the AIMS Rwanda Centre, including the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program, and all other donor-funded programs/activities. He/she will also support the Centre President in developing a strong and sustainable partnership network at both national and international levels, and will actively contribute to fundraising initiatives, including revenue-generating activities that ensure the sustainability of the Centre’s operations. As the Program Manager, you will work with a multicultural team to provide operational leadership and oversight in planning, budgeting, implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting, ensuring quality and timely delivery of the programs to meet expected objectives.
Salary and benefits
- Full-time professional employment position based at AIMS Rwanda in Kigali, Rwanda.
Who can apply?
- Master’s degree in international development, economics, business administration, project management or related social sciences or education or equivalent.
- Minimum of 5 years professional experience in program and budget management, including management of day-to-day implementation and monitoring of program activities.
- Professional qualifications in project/program management e.g. PgMP, PMP, or MSP.
- High degree of comfort in Results Based Management, M&E and reporting.
- Experience and understanding of the impact evaluation requirements for Foundations, international donors, especially the Canadian Government and related agencies e.g. GAC, IDRC, and other government agencies such as UKaid and USAID etc.
- Ability to make decisions and exercise good judgement, providing solutions to challenges experienced while implementing programs.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills in English, both oral and written. Working knowledge of French is an added advantage.
- Results-driven and motivated by a high sense of performance excellence and a sense of urgency.
- Ability to set and achieve clear objectives and deadlines.
- Flexible, intellectually curious and creative.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively work in multicultural teams and interact effectively with multi-cultural/racial/able students, staff and the public.
- An appreciation of/training in gender equity and equality.
- Good understanding and/or experience in the area of education and development in Africa, with a strong focus on Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths (STEM) education.
- Entrepreneurial, self-starter who enjoys a dynamic work environment.
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Internet applications (Skype, Gmail, etc.).
When to apply
- Applications will be accepted until August 31, 2026.
How to apply
- Apply for the job through the online career portal by submitting your application before the deadline.
Additional information
- If you do not receive feedback from AIMS within five (5) weeks of the deadline, please 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.
Our Take on This Opportunity
This section reflects Open Opportunities’ own analysis of the opportunity from an applicant’s perspective.
You may be a strong fit if…
- Professionals with a Master's degree in international development, economics, or project management.
- Candidates with at least 5 years of experience in program and budget management.
- Individuals with specific experience in donor-funded initiatives, particularly with agencies like USAID, UKaid, or GAC.
What should you think carefully about?
- The role requires on-site presence in Kigali, Rwanda.
- You must be prepared to manage high-stakes donor requirements and Results Based Management.
- The selection process includes a five-week feedback window, which may require patience during your job search.
How could this fit your current goals and plans?
This role is ideal for an experienced program manager aiming to lead operational strategy within the STEM education sector in Africa. It offers a significant opportunity to influence institutional sustainability and partnership networks, making it a strong career move for someone looking to transition into a high-level leadership position within an international academic or development institution.
Our take
This position is best suited for seasoned project managers with a background in international development and STEM education; candidates should be comfortable with the demands of donor-funded program oversight.
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