Position Title Manager- Programmes
Job Grade D Upper
Department Programmes
Reporting to Executive Director
Direct Reports Programme Officers; Grant Officer
Duration 3 years
Position Location Nairobi, Kenya
The African Academy of Sciences (AAS) is a non-aligned, non-political, not-for-profit pan-African organisation headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, whose vision is to see transformed lives on the African continent through science. Our tripartite mandate is (1) recognition of excellence through the AAS’ highly prestigious fellowship and award schemes, (2) provision of advisory and think tank functions for shaping Africa’s Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) strategies and policies, and (3) implementation of key STI programmes addressing Africa’s developmental challenges. The current strategy for the AAS focuses on five strategic focus areas: Environment and climate change, health and wellbeing, natural sciences, policy and governance and social sciences and humanities. The AAS’ mission is to leverage resources through excellence and thought leadership for sustainable development.
The position plays a strategic role in ensuring the organization’s management and implementation of all AAS programmes. The Manager Programmes is responsible for the management and implementation of the AAS programmatic workplan to support research and research communication, including strategic management and implementation of capacity development to support researcher fellows and partner institutions. The position will manage and oversee the implementation of all AAS Grants.
have been at senior management;
such as litigation, staff issues and AAS clients
Accountability (C)
Innovation (C)
Knowledge sharing and continuous improvement (C)
Planning and organizing (C)
Results focus (C)
Teamwork (C)
Professionalism (C)
Building partnerships (M)
Driving and managing change (M)
Leading and empowering others (M)
Making quality decisions (M)
Managing performance (M)
Strategic thinking (M)
Knowledge of other African Union languages (e.g., Arabic, French, and Portuguese) will be an advantage.
This is a fixed term engagement. The successful candidate will be engaged full time (40 hours/ week) for a period of 3 years working at the AAS offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
This is a fixed term engagement. The successful candidate will be engaged full time (40 hours/ week) for a period of 3 years working at the AAS offices in Nairobi, Kenya.
All applicants must submit a duly filled job application form from the AAS website. Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their application and include: one-page cover letter, curriculum vitae/ resume.
Applications should be sent to [email protected] with the subject Manager Programmes by 15th August 2025 17:00HRS EAT. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Website: www.aasciences.africa
Tagged as: Kenya, The African Academy of Sciences
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