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Aga Khan University (AKU)

Jobs in Tanzania 2021: New Jobs Vacancies at Aga Khan University (AKU) 2021

AJIRA MPYA TANZANIA 2021 / NAFASI MPYA ZA KAZI 2021

Community Manager
Entity: Graduate School of Media & Communications
Location: Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Introduction
Chartered
in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is a private, autonomous and
self-governing international university, with 13 teaching sites in 6
countries over three continents (www.aku.edu). An integral part of the
Aga Khan Development Network (www.akdn.org), AKU provides higher
education in several disciplines, carries out research pertinent to the
countries and operates 7 hospitals (soon 8) and over 325 outreach
clinics, all at international standards. It has almost 2,500 students
and 14,000 staff. The University is both a model of academic excellence
and an agent of social change. As an international institution, AKU
operates on the core principles of quality, relevance, impact and
access.

The position will be based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and will report to the Director, Innovation Center.
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The
Tanzania Community Manager will implement the Futures Project
innovation agenda and manage innovation activities. The successful
Candidate will work with the Futures Project leadership to establish the
Innovating Center in Dar es salaam, Tanzania. The Community Manager
will oversee the Innovators in residence program as well as the centers’
training activities in Tanzania.
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Responsibilities

Assist in preparing the annual plan and budget
Oversee
the operations and maintenance of the innovation center, including
repairs, equipment and supplies within budget guidelines
Oversee/coordinate
the preparation and filing of necessary reports, budgets, acquisition
of government licenses and gran use reports as per the grant agreement
with the donor.
Ensure that the sub-grants are disbursed in a timely and efficient manner.
In
consultation with stakeholders, develop and manage Innovation
accelerator services, including the Innovator in Residence Program and
Project grants program.
Lead the client support activities of
the innovation Center, including quality training programs, business
advisory/mentoring, access to finance, access to information and policy
Convene
events and a comprehensive suite of activities and informational
sessions to support the center activities and engage relevant
stakeholders on issues relevant to media start-ups and innovation for
media viability
Mentor innovators and other staff and other participants
Business advisory and engage relevant stakeholders on issues relevant to media
With
support from the legal department, develop licenses/assignments and
other commercialization agreements, to support the commercialization of
innovation.
In consultation with relevant grant partners develop
collaboration agreements to support the innovation process, network
activities and commercialization of innovation.
Develop and
maintain a rapport with clients, mentors, support staff, administration,
project members, partner organizations and other stakeholders as need
to carry out job respectabilities in a professional manner.
Provide
clear guidelines on, matters relating to intellectual property and its
management as they arise and work closely with the legal department to
ensure the best interest of all.
Design and lead due diligence processes to assess the originality of innovation and its commercialization potential.
Develop and expand opportunities for commercialization and development of innovative products and services.
Work with the Center director and other stakeholders, identify financiers to support incubation activities
Establish
regular meetings and contacts with internal and external stakeholders
to ensure seamless delivery across all aspects of the futures project
Liaise
and set up meeting with innovation Centre staff and the project team to
ensure that they are well supported and know where to go for support.

Requirements

A Post Graduate qualification in business/ communication/technology media innovation or related area
Minimum of five years’ administrative management experience preferably in an innovation hub
Ability to lead the center in state-of-the-art technology and emerging media practices.
Experience
and /or education in relevant areas such as facilities management,
planning, entrepreneurship, event management, volunteer management, use
of social media, marketing
Self- starter capable of identifying
and assessing opportunities for commercialization and networking with
academics and industries to realize those opportunities
A strong network within the East African region
Strong verbal and written communication skills

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MODE OF APPLICATION:
Candidates
meeting the above requirements, seeking professional growth and
excellent work environment should forward their letter of application,
Curriculum Vitae and testimonials (postal and email) of three references
to the Human Resources Office, Aga Khan University, P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam; Fax (+255) (0) 22 2150875 or email hr.tanzania@aku.edu
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For further information, please visit http://www.aku.edu
Application Deadline: 13th February, 2021.