Vacancies at African Centre for Technology Studies (ACTS)

Deliverables:

Operational and independent Virtual Academy Platform with the following functionalities:

• Applications processing module – The modules need to be able to handle high volumes of applications with embedded algorithms to facilitate quick processing for new applicants, returning applicants, scholarships, partnerships, and internships
• Comprehensive e-learning platform module – module able to host both asynchronous and synchronous e-learning material, and offer archival capacity for licenced material, with developed functionalities for performance analytics, assessment tests, and payment processing.
• Marketing module – This should offer comparator capabilities across courses listing, and subscription services, with centralised information platform, including capabilities to purchase material, and receive feedback.
• Recruitment module – The platform should offer wholesome and structured personal and career profiling capabilities, that allows for matching through machine learning in the tech-driven, and transparent talent identification and placement. The module should be able to have professions mapping capabilities, with room for borderless collaborations, mentorship and engagements.
• Ad-hoc training and technical support for the piloting and full scaling of the academy
• Content creation, contextualisation and roll-out for the platform

Remuneration

• Competitive selection based on budget ratio comparison.

Duration

• Six (6) Months

Submission of expressions of interest

Submission package should include:

• Understanding of the ToR
• Approach to achieve the deliverables
• Experiences delivering similar works
• Itemized budget for delivering the assignment

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Roles and Responsibilities

• Support the program manager with day to day management of the program.
• Participate in proposal writing for funding
• Coordinate with project/ program manager to carry out research activities.
• Provide frequent project/program progress updates, reports etc.
• Contribute to policy engagement and strategic planning
• Prepare and submit high quality publications (such as policy briefs/book chapters/Books/Journal etc).
• Support in planning for meetings, workshops, seminars, conferences and other related outreach activities etc.
• Support the program in any other administrative duties

Duration

The expected duration of engagement is six (6) months with possibility of extension depending on performance and availability of funding.

Desired Technical Background and Experience

• Education: At least Masters degree preferably in Science Technology Studies, Innovation Studies, International Relations, Engineering, Economics, Sociology, Development studies, or appropriately similar qualifications with significant experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research. Registered PhD are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in technical writing
• Excellent knowledge on Science Technology and Innovation (STI).
• Excellent analytical and drafting skills are required with proven experience in report writing in English and any other UN languages is an asset.

Core Competencies: 

• Demonstrates Self Awareness and Ethical Awareness
• Works Collaboratively with others
• Builds and Maintains Partnerships
• Innovates and Embraces Change
• Thinks and Acts Strategically
• Drives to achieve impactful results
• Manages ambiguity and complexity