<div dir="ltr"><div>Hi all,</div><div><br></div><div>The Sensor Evaluation and Training Centre for West Africa (Afri-SET) is searching for a Project Manager/Coordinator housed at the non-profit Kigali Collaborative Research Centre. If you have any questions or know of anyone who might be a good fit, please do not hesitate to contact me at <a href="mailto:mikegiordano@afriset.org">mikegiordano@afriset.org</a></div><div><br></div><div><br></div><div>
<p class="gmail-text-align-justify"><strong>About the Job:</strong></p>
<p class="gmail-text-align-justify">The Kigali Collaborative Research Centre
(KCRC) is seeking someone to take on the role of Project Coordinator for
Afri-SET, the Sensor Evaluation and Training Centre for West Africa.
KCRC, a research centre located in Kigali, Rwanda manages a diverse
portfolio of academic research projects focused on impact in Africa. The
Afri-SET project is one of several projects focused on air quality and
climate change. KCRC is seeking an individual with experience in air
quality or atmospheric science who has shown success at managing
research projects in Africa.</p>
<p class="gmail-text-align-justify">This position is a 100% full-time position
for one (1) year. Upon satisfactory performance, the position can be
extended for another two (2) years. The position is based in Rwanda with
an anticipated December 1 start date.</p>
<p class="gmail-text-align-justify"><strong>Project Overview:</strong></p>
<p class="gmail-text-align-justify">Low(er)-cost air quality sensors (LCS) are
an important tool for air quality monitoring and management, especially
in the Global South. However, the performance of LCS in the Global
South, especially in Africa, still needs to be quantified before these
instruments can be deployed and used with a high degree of trust and
confidence. Afri-SET is a joint effort between KCRC and the University
of Ghana (UG) that evaluates LCS in the West African context to begin
establishing this trust and confidence. In addition to sensor
evaluations, Afri-SET also focuses on capacity building/training on all
aspects of air quality and atmospheric science.</p>
<p class="gmail-text-align-justify"><strong>Role Description:</strong></p>
<p class="gmail-text-align-justify">The Project Coordinator at KCRC’s main duties fall into 5 main categories:</p>
<ul><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Project management - ensuring KPIs and deliverables are met for project sponsors.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Capacity building/training facilitation -
conceptualizing, identifying trainers, organizing, and executing
capacity building programs in air quality/atmospheric science for the
Global South (especially in Africa)</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Fundraising - identifying sources of funding, writing proposals, engaging with funders.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Network building - engaging and
interacting with all parties interested in air quality in Africa
including, but not limited to, NGOs, government agencies, academia,
citizen scientists, industry, and international organizations. Engaging
with industry is especially important for Afri-SET to continue to
evaluate LCS from different manufacturers.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Air quality/atmospheric science
expertise - along with the University of Ghana-based PI and co-Project
coordinator, provide guidance/mentorship to students and young</li></ul><p class="gmail-text-align-justify"><strong>Duties:</strong></p>
<ul><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Project management on current funded
work - ensure KPIs and deliverables are met according to contractual
obligations while managing project budget. Examples include organizing
training workshops, engaging with manufacturers to obtain LCS for
Afri-SET evaluations, co-authoring reports on LCS performance as well as
scientific and lay publications, hiring and managing personnel, filing
periodic program and financial reports, and liaising with relevant KCRC
administrative and financial personnel.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Fundraising - identifying and engaging
with funders to ensure long-term sustainability of Afri-SET as well as
develop new extensions in other parts of Africa and other air
quality/atmospheric science-related activities.</li></ul><p class="gmail-text-align-justify"><strong>Essential Skills/Requirements:</strong></p>
<ul><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Demonstrated Grant and project management skills working with global funding sources.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Can understand and work towards KPI and deliverable production in a timely manner.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Demonstrated ability to coordinate
international collaborative activities on the African continent
including workshops, training, and fieldwork and supporting finding and
acquisition of research-related personnel and equipment.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Ability to communicate and build relationships with stakeholders in air quality across the continent.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Familiarity with air quality and/or
atmospheric science through MS or PhD degree in relevant field or
equivalent past work experience.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Ability to spend a significant amount of
time traveling on the African continent, Europe, and the UK supporting
the research programs.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Excellent English language communication skills.</li></ul><p class="gmail-text-align-justify"><strong>Desirable Qualifications:</strong></p>
<ul><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Willingness to reside in Rwanda.</li><li class="gmail-text-align-justify">Fluent in French or Portuguese.</li></ul>
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