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Ethiopian Academy of Sciences – Vacancy Announcement

Vacancy Announcement – Ethiopian Academy of Sciences

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Ethiopian Academy of Sciences would like to invites competent and interested candidates for the following Positions.

Position 1: BGHWS Creative Art Center Assistance officer

Job Summary  BGHWS Creative Art Center Assistant officer

Under the guidance and supervision of the Director of the Blaten Geta Hiruy Woldeselassie Creative Art Center (BGHWS CAC), the assistant officer will be responsible for the day-to-day activities of the center. The employee will execute the activities of the units of the center: Painting and Sculpture Unit; Literature Unit; Cinema and Photography Unit; Theater Unit; and Music and Dance Unit in all aspects of the commissioning, planning, producing, and distributing of different events.

The detailed breakdown of responsibilities is listed below.

Operational Management

Assist in developing and drafting policies, strategies, and guidelines for the center that are in line with the Academy’s vision and mission;

Assist in planning and implementing strategic and creative directions to meet the center’s objectives;

Devise themes, topics, and artistic works the center will showcase, discuss, and/or review in its weekly, monthly, biannual, and annual public events;

Ensure that the chosen themes and topics of the center are inclusive of the disciplines of art and as much as possible representative of the demographic, cultural, and artistic diversity of Ethiopia;

Ensure that the artistic accomplishments of women and other underprivileged and marginalized groups in Ethiopia are spotlighted, reviewed, and encouraged in the center;

Solicit sponsorships and initiate income-generating activities;

Execute the activities of the center within the agreed budget;

Prepares periodic reports and submits them to the BGHWS CAC Director; and

Performs other duties as assigned by the BGHWS CAC Director.

Communication and Partner Engagement

Under the direction of the BGHWS Creative Arts Center director, promotes participatory approaches to knowledge exchange and information management locally, regionally, and internationally so as to raise awareness about the center’s activities;

Creates new and innovative ways of promoting the public image of the center among the public;

Develops and maintain active local, regional, and international networks to promote public and stakeholder engagement in art through collaboration with kindred institutions and funders;

Under the direction of the director, collaborates with the Academy’s communication department to design an internal (within staff) and external (with the public and stakeholders) communication plan for the center;

Develops promotional strategies that will strengthen the visibility of the center;

Prepares a draft of the print and online publications of the center; and

Produces quarterly, bi-annual, and annual performance reports for the Director of the Center.

Reporting and Coordination

The BGHWS CAC assistant officer will report to the BGHWS CAC Director and work closely and in coordination with the Fine Arts Working Group of the Academy via the director of the center.

Department: BGHWS Creative Art Center

Reports To: BGHWS Creative Art Center Director

Job Requirements

Requirements and Experience

Education

BA or MA degree in literature, folklore, theater art, journalism, film, Music, fine arts, and related fields from a recognized university.

EXPERIENCE

Has at least 2 years’ related work experience for a BA degree or MA degree with a passion to organize different events and having participated in related activities.

Technical skills and Competencies

Excellent proficiency in written and spoken English and Amharic;

Computer skills, word processing, spreadsheets, and Adobe’s.

High standard of usage of organizational and own different social-media platforms in a professional manner; and

Excellent Interpersonal skills.

Deadline: August 25, 2023

Position 2: Science Center Curator

Job Summary

The Science Center Curator will have a thorough understanding of the science center’s operations, as well as good communication skills. S/he is in charge of accurately and effectively assembling, cataloging, managing, and presenting or displaying all of the science center’s exhibits; ensuring that the items on display are in excellent condition and that exhibits are eye-catching but not too cluttered; forming and maintaining relationships with stakeholders; promoting and popularizing the exhibits; and organizing group visits and science fairs. Coming up with innovative, engaging exhibits and displays that will appeal to a wide range of people requires creative talent. S/he must be an effective problem solver with excellent emotional intelligence and professional ethics.

Duties and Responsibilities

Displaying and explaining to visitors exhibits in the different units of the science center;

Generating ideas to the creation of innovative science exhibits to enhance  the interactive nature of the Science Museum

Participating in coordinating educational programs and public outreach campaigns to promote science center visits;

Participating in organizing visits to the science center by various communities, groups, and individuals;

Participating in promoting the visibility of the science center exhibits through different means;

Conducting research on the science exhibits and creating  interpretive materials that will be used to educate visitors

Participating  in the organization of periodic public events like science fairs, science competitions, and science lectures;

Responsible for keeping records of exhibits and preparing catalogs of acquisitions;

Responsible for the proper installation of science exhibits and ensuring their protection and maintenance; and

Performing other duties as assigned by the science center director.

Department: Science Center

Reports To:  Science Center Director

Employment duration: Two years, renewable based on performance.

Salary and benefits: As per the Academy’s salary scale

Job Requirements

Qualification and Competencies

BSc in Physics, and other related fields

A minimum of one year of experience in teaching or related work;

Good knowledge of the five pillars of Physics – mechanics, oscillation and mechanical waves, thermodynamics, electricity, and magnetism, light and optics;

A passion for the history of science and technology and an eye for details

Good computer and networking skills;

Fluent in spoken and written English and Amharic;

Excellent interpersonal skills, particularly handling school kids;

Ability and skills in presenting and communicating messages effectively;

Superior organizational skills and timeliness in carrying out responsibilities; and

Has the ability to learn more about sciences other than his or her field of study.

Deadline: September 06, 2023

Position 3: Science Center Director

Job Summary

The Science Center Director is in charge of the overall coordination, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of the science center’s activities, reporting to the Deputy Executive Director. S/he follows up on activities such as house shows, exhibits, creating public awareness in scientific enquiry, discovery awards, fundraising and preparation.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Job Responsibility #1: Planning and Implementing Core Activities

Planning, organizing, directing, and controlling the center’s activities;

Developing policies, strategies, and guidelines for generating resources for the center via entrance fees, event fees, membership fees, souvenir shops, science cafés, etc.

Preparing short-, medium -, and long-term activity plans and budgets for the centers;

Promoting and fostering interest in scientific curiosity and inquiry;

Coordinating educational programs and public outreach campaigns to promote science center visits

Organizing visits to the science center by various communities, groups, and individuals;

Promoting the visibility of the science center exhibits by organizing media coverage, online displays, and other means.

Cultivating creativity and innovation;

Ensuring that the center’s equipment and exhibits are in good condition;

Organizing periodic public events like science fairs, science competitions, and science lectures;

Working with educators in developing ideas that they can use in the center;

Facilitating proposal development and grant application; and

Performing other duties as assigned by the Deputy Executive Director.

Job Responsibility #2: Staff Management

Manages, supervises, leads, guides, and supports staff reporting to her or him;

Ensures the development of management skills in staff directly reporting to her or him to increase their capacity to develop and undertake major initiatives and assume larger responsibilities to further expand the impact and sustainability of the center;

Supports the development of high-performing teams at the center and ensures that appropriate procedures and policies are followed; and

Completes performance planning, monitoring, and annual performance appraisals of staff directly reporting to her or him.

Job Responsibility #3: Networking, Learning, and Reporting

Establishes and maintains formal and informal communication mechanisms with governmental and non-governmental organizations;

Reinforces an organized approach to work;

Has the ability to see the big picture and assimilate complex scientific information; and

Prepares quarterly, biannual, and annual performance reports.

Job Responsibility #4: Others

Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Department: Science Center

Reports To: Deputy Executive Director

Work Experience:

6–8 years of relevant work experience, out of which 2 years in a senior managerial position

Deadline: September 06, 2023

How to Apply

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit their application letter along with their CV, indicating the position they are applying for in the subject line of the email, within 10 working days of the date of this announcement via E-mail: recruit@sc.eas-et.org or in person at the headquarter around Gulele branch of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, the old historic building of the late Blaten Geta Hiruy Wolde Selassie, or you may call (+251) 11 2590799/80 for inquiries.

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