Assistance Lecturer ( Accounts And Finance) Job Vacancies at Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology(NM-AIST)
Assistance Lecturer ( Accounts And Finance) Job Vacancies at Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology(NM-AIST)
About NM-AIST
The Nelson Mandela African Institution of Science and Technology (NM-AIST) in Arusha is one in a network of Pan-African Institutions of Science and Technology located across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). These institutions, which are the proud brainchild of the late Nelson Mandela, envision training and developing the next generation of African scientists and engineers with a view to impacting profoundly on the continent’s development through the application of Science, Engineering and Technology and Innovation (SETI).
Vision
The Vision of NM-AIST is to become a world-class institution of higher learning dedicated to the pursuit and promotion of excellence in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI), and their applications for economic growth and sustainable development in Africa.
Mission
The Mission is to deliver and promote high quality and internationally competitive teaching and learning, research and innovation, and public service in Science, Engineering, Technology and Innovation (SETI) leveraging on entrepreneurship for enhanced value addition to people and natural resources, with a view to stimulating, catalyzing and promoting economic growth and sustainable development in Tanzania and SSA.
Core Values
- Integrity, intellectual honesty and ethical conduct in all endeavors;
- Excellence and pursuit of the best possible performance and solutions;
- Commitment and institutional pride, among staff, students and alumni;
- Responsibility and sense of urgency in the face of problems and critical situations of society;
- Appreciation of diversity in academic life and university undertakings;
- Creativity, innovation and techno-premiership in addressing the needs, problems and challenges;
- Solidarity, spirit of service and empathy for unselfish service;
- Collaboration, partnerships and cooperation to leverage all possible synergies.
The goal of NM-AIST is to catalyze the development of world-class SETI through the production of high-quality scientists and engineers in EA to stimulate economic growth and employment creation. Pursuant to this goal, the objective of NM-AIST is to educate the next generation of African scientists and engineers by equipping them with the technical, entrepreneurial and leadership capacities to solve African problems thereby contributing to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals, and the economic and social transformation of EA and SSA.
Specific Objectives
The specific objectives for which NM-AIST has been established are to:
- Increase the number and improve the quality of science and engineering Master’s and PhD graduates;
- Catalyze the development of world class SETI in SSA;
- Provide the best facilities for Master’s, PhD and post-doctorate studies and research;
- Bridge between research and industrial development through:-
- Strong link with industry for technology transfer; and
- Establishment of technology-cum-business incubators and innovation centres and eventually a technology park within its premises for seeding innovations and spinning-off competitive technological firms.
- Improve the relevance (to society and industry) and quality of SET research and innovations;
- Develop linkages with the business sector (public and private) to utilize research in improving the quality, productivity and competitiveness of the local industry and businesses generally, and hence promote growth.
Job Details Job Vacancies at (NM-AIST)
JOB ASSISTANT LECTURER (ACCOUNTS AND FINANCE) – NM-AIST(RE-ADVERTISED) – 1 POST
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
(i)Assists Senior Academic Staff in practical, seminars and tutorials for Masters students
(ii)Working in co-operation with senior members on specific projects
(iii)Assisting in writing and preparation of teaching manuals and compendia.
(iv)Undertake research and innovation activities in relevant field.
(v)Performs any other Duties and Responsibilities as may be assigned by relevant authority.
QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE
Holder of a Master degree in a specialized functional area with at least a GPA of 4.0 out of 5 and Minimum GPA of 3.8 out of 5 or its equivalent in the First Degree with a Minimum score of B+ in the Relevant Subject or its equivalent Area of Specialization:
– Accounts and Finance
