Chartered in 1983, Aga Khan University (AKU) is committed to excellence in education, research and service. The University strives for quality, international standards and relevance in all of its programs and selects its faculty, staff and students on the basis of merit, irrespective of gender, race, religion or domicile. AKU is a major component of Aga Khan Development Network, which consists of institutions that collaborate for development in response to social, economic and cultural challenges in specific regions of the developing world. 

The University’s Faculty of Health Sciences was planned with the support of Harvard University, McGill University and McMaster University. It presently includes a Medical College and a School of Nursing, which are located together with their principal teaching site, Aga Khan University Hospital, in Karachi, Pakistan. In addition, in Karachi, the University has an Institute for Educational Development and a substantial Faculty of Arts and Sciences which is being developed on a new 1100-acres campus.

As an international institution, the University has established academic programmes beyond Pakistan, through an Institute for the Study of Muslim Civilisations in London and programmes in Advanced Nursing Studies and Post-graduate Medical Education in countries in East Africa. AKU has been offering educational programmes in East Africa since 2001 and is currently planning a major expansion of its existing work in East Africa, in the fields of medical, nursing and teacher education. AKU is fully registered in Tanzania by the Tanzania Commission for Universities as Aga Khan University -Tanzania Institute of Higher Education (AKU-TIHE).  

Position: Administrative Assistant Based in Dar es Salaam Tanzania.


Responsibilities

Reporting to the Associate Director, Administration or nominee, the appointee will be responsible for providing effective and efficient administrative and secretarial support to the Associate Director, Administration and to Faculty at AKU-IED, EA. His or her specific duties will include. 
  • Scheduling of appointments and providing support on the daily tasks of supervisors (including organising documentation and resources for meetings or classes)
  • Carrying out general office administration functions, which include maintaining and operating appropriate and efficient communications systems such as telephone, fax, email, mail and courier service and attending to day-to-day administrative issues
  • Maintaining efficient systems to ensure all incoming and outgoing correspondence is properly received, recorded and distributed
  • Maintaining efficient filing systems
  • Taking minutes during meetings outlining recommendations and tasks assigned
  • Liaising with the Administrative Assistants in general administration to follow-up on relevant arrangements e.g. transport or travel
  • Ensuring proper travel arrangements and itineraries are made
  • Maintaining task lists
  • Assist with web-based and library research
Any other duty as may be assigned by the Supervisor
  
Requirements 

The ideal candidate should:
  • Hold a Bachelor’s degree in Secretarial Studies or equivalent
  • A minimum of two years of related work experience.
  • Demonstrate initiative and Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Be proficient in MS Office applications
Have exellent communication skills both in English and Kiswahili.

To Apply  

Please send your application, an updated CV and testimonials, including the names, postal and e-mail addresses, telephone/fax numbers of two professional references, addressed to the Human Resources Coordinator, AKU - TIHE P.O. Box 125, Dar es Salaam; Fax (+255) (0)22 2150875 or email hr.iedea@aku.edu 
  

The Aga Khan University - Advanced Nursing Studies Programme (AKU – ANS) was developed in consultation with the nursing councils and the Ministries of Health and Education of the governments of East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda), to improve the managerial and clinical practices of nurses currently working throughout the region. The programme provides career advancement opportunities for nurses generally and for women in particular.

Position: Academic Head, AKU Advanced Nursing Studies Programme based in Kampala, Uganda.

Responsibilities
·         Reporting to the Foundation Dean, Nursing and Midwifery, Aga Khan University – East Africa, the Academic Head will provide educational and administrative leadership for the AKU – ANS Programme in Uganda. The main role will be the management of the educational programmes to ensure quality and smooth running of the campus’ operations in addition to academic planning. S/he will play a major role in linking with the education community and external stakeholders, including the nursing council and the ministry of health. S/he will also serve in academic committees within the University.

Requirements
·         The ideal candidate should be registered with the Nursing Council of Uganda, with a PhD or a Masters degree in nursing. S/he should have a minimum of ten years clinical practice, teaching and academic leadership experience at an institution of higher learning and must demonstrate experience with curriculum and course development. An attractive salary and benefits package will be offered to the selected candidate.

How To Apply



Please send your curriculum vitae; copies of academic qualifications; and copies of professional certificates to the Regional Manager, Human Resources and Administration, Aga Khan University – Advanced Nursing Studies Programme, P.O. Box 39340, Nairobi Kenya. Email: by email to hr.ans@aku.edu

 
Tel: 254 20 3747483, 3745808, Fax: 254 20 3747004.
Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships.

Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers.

We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Business Development Manager

As a Business Development Manager, you will work on new product initiatives and key strategic relationships.

You will be responsible to spot opportunities, evaluate inbound inquiries, build partnerships, collaborate with many internal functional groups globally, and negotiate and close business deals.

You will also work with product and engineering teams on new product incubation and exploratory efforts. You have a good business judgment and a deep interest in the internet technology industry, Google products, and Africa.

You have the ability to negotiate with senior executives and a penchant for putting together complex, different strategic partnerships. For instance, Google Apps, Maps, and Mobile partnerships, as well as any of the other partnership ideas that come across our desk on a daily basis.

Responsibilities:
  • Identify, structure, negotiate and close large, strategic relationships with potential partners.
  • Manage pipeline of multiple prospects to aggressive deadlines and successful resolution
  • Identify emerging market trends and translate these to prospects
  • Own relationship with partners at senior level ensuring partner happiness
  • Work cross-functionally within Google to ensure that revenue targets and account-based objectives are achieved
Requirements:
  • BA with degree with a strong academic record preferred. MBA is a plus.
  • Extensive experience in business development launching, closing and managing partnerships in Kenya. Experience in business development in other countries of Sub-Saharan Africa is a plus.
  • Experience developing channel programs and dealing with SMBs is a plus.
  • Ability to think strategically about complex issues and develop thoughtful recommendations and action plans.
  • Strong analytical, research and financial modeling skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and manage multiple projects, with a broad range of internal and external constituents.
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online

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It's our job to help inform and educate consumers, partners and opinion formers about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive business ethos and approach to the big public policy issues of the day.

We are looking for quick witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team.

To succeed here you'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines all at once, as well as enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!).

Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be a team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.

The role: Communications and Public Affairs Associate

You should ideally come from a PR background, and the ability to communicate about Google and an interest in the local and international East African media are essential.

You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines and have the organisational skills to manage numerous projects at once - from preparing presentations and written materials that communicate key messages, to cultivating relationships with media outlets and coordinating with colleagues across the globe.

Responsibilities:
  • Handle media inquiries from across the East African region (Kenya, Uganda, possibly Tanzania and Rwanda) as well as monitor media activities and manage our local PR agencies.
  • Organise press briefings, media sessions, and events.
  • Brief Google spokespeople about issues at hand and work closely with internal cross-functional teams.
  • Contact the media with ideas and be comfortable pitching stories.
  • Produce briefing documents.
Requirements:
  • BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record.
  • Professional experience in PR and/or journalism experience with a good knowledge of local media; experience in a fast-paced business or non-profit environment also valuable.
  • Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in high-stress environments.
  • Expert communication skills– verbal and written.
  • Fluent English, both verbal and written. Fluency in Swahili beneficial but not requisite.
  • Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online
It's our job to help inform and educate consumers, partners and opinion formers about the benefits of Google's products, our distinctive business ethos and approach to the big public policy issues of the day.

We are looking for quick witted, entrepreneurial and intellectually curious people to join the team.

To succeed here you'll need to be able to combine creativity with the organizational skills to manage numerous different projects to tight deadlines all at once, as well as enjoy pitching to all kinds of journalists, bloggers and commentators (we find it hard too!).

Things happen quickly at Google and to get stuff done here you need to be a team player - a self-starter who can work cross-functionally and isn't frightened to take risks or try out new ways of doing things.

The role: Communications and Public Affairs Associate

You should ideally come from a PR background, and the ability to communicate about Google and an interest in the local and international East African media are essential.

You will need to be able to work to tight deadlines and have the organisational skills to manage numerous projects at once - from preparing presentations and written materials that communicate key messages, to cultivating relationships with media outlets and coordinating with colleagues across the globe.

Responsibilities:
  • Handle media inquiries from across the East African region (Kenya, Uganda, possibly Tanzania and Rwanda) as well as monitor media activities and manage our local PR agencies.
  • Organise press briefings, media sessions, and events.
  • Brief Google spokespeople about issues at hand and work closely with internal cross-functional teams.
  • Contact the media with ideas and be comfortable pitching stories.
  • Produce briefing documents.
Requirements:
  • BA/BS degree preferred with a strong academic record.
  • Professional experience in PR and/or journalism experience with a good knowledge of local media; experience in a fast-paced business or non-profit environment also valuable.
  • Demonstrated ability to work calmly and maintain good judgment in high-stress environments.
  • Expert communication skills– verbal and written.
  • Fluent English, both verbal and written. Fluency in Swahili beneficial but not requisite.
  • Ability to think, plan, and execute resourcefully.
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online
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Simply put, Google engineers make computers do amazing things. Populated by extraordinarily creative, motivated and talented people, our Engineering team gets excited by developing new applications that really make a difference and are used by millions of people.

We're driven by Google's mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. If you seek to tackle such challenges as building a highly scalable computing infrastructure, novel storage systems, innovative user experiences or the next big application that will change the world, then this might be a perfect fit for you.

The role: Developer Relations Program Manager

As a Program Manager in Developer Relations, you will be responsible for making developers in the region successful by building applications and businesses on Google's developer products and APIs.

You have a strong software engineering background and are an active participant in local technical/developer communities.

You will coordinate and execute both online and offline outreach and support programs in the region. This could include responsibility for large-scale Google developer events such as Google Developer Days or DevFests (i.e. large budget, high attendance, high visibility), as well as having responsibility for content on code.google.com and regional developer blogs.

To achieve your goals, you will work with cross-functional Google product teams, local volunteers, and external vendors. Additionally, you will manage relationships with, and foster creation of, local developer communities, both formal (Google Technology User Groups) and informal (discussion boards, casual meet-ups, non-affiliated user groups). You will meet with local developers and businesses, promoting Google technologies to them.

The Developer Relations Program Manager helps bring awareness to Google's mission, open web technologies and our developer products within the developer community.

Responsibilities:
  • Plan and run regional outreach and support programs, including large-scale public events
  • Meet with external developers, businesses and technical executives to advocate their adoption of our developer products, explaining business and technical value propositions
  • Own regional developer blogs and ensure publication of frequent, high-quality content
  • Lead cross-functional project teams and act as the liaison between other global Developer Relations teams and the various developer product and Engineering groups in the region.
  • Build and manage relationships with local developer community, industry influencers and bloggers
Requirements:
  • BA or BS university degree preferred, ideally in Computer Science or Software Engineering
  • Proven experience in a technical role in internet and/or mobile industries strongly preferred
  • Experience with conference presentation or other technical public speaking
  • Experience as an active participant in technical/developer communities
  • Strong project and program management skills as well as excellent communication skills
  • Fluent spoken and written Swahili is a must.
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online

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Google Legal is a close-knit team of lawyers and legal professionals who operate on a truly global stage.

We take pride in working for a company with a clear mission ("to organise the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful") and a real soul ("don't be evil"). Google's innovative services raise challenging legal questions that demand creative and practical answers.

We work at the crossroads of new technologies and existing laws to provide those answers, helping Google build innovative and important products for our users around the world. If this sounds like your kind of place, it probably is.

The role: Legal Counsel, Sub-Saharan Africa

You'll play a vital role in our growing team by advising the company on a wide range of legal issues throughout the Sub-Saharan African region.

You are a technology lawyer by heart and experience; a fully qualified lawyer in the US or the United Kingdom and preferably you are also a fully qualified lawyer in a Sub-Saharan African country.

You will be required to explain complex local legal issues to business, product and engineering colleagues and shape a pragmatic and efficient legal strategy for all of their projects.

Additionally, you'll collaborate with Google Legal teams throughout Europe and the US, to provide legal advice and coordinate legal disputes with internal and external stakeholders.

You're hardworking, patient and an outstanding communicator; able to produce high-quality work in a flexible, fast-paced environment.

A deep understanding of Google's business and the ability to think quickly and practically are essential attributes for this job.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the entire spectrum of legal work in the Sub-Saharan African region.
  • Advise the regional business, product and engineering teams. Consult with other members of Google Legal on any number of challenging legal issues, whether commercial or contentious.
  • Draft and negotiate a variety of commercial agreements (including content licensing, advertising, online application licensing, mobile distribution and syndication agreements).
  • Prevent and resolve legal disputes.
  • Represent Google before legal and regulatory stakeholders.
Requirements:
  • BA/BSc/LLB degree preferred with a strong academic record.
  • Qualified lawyer with dual qualification in the US or UK and in another country in the Sub-Saharan African region preferred.
  • Strong business judgement and ability to build relationships cross-functionally and across multiple geographies.
  • Excellent written and oral skills in English.
  • Hard working, organised and able to manage numerous projects simultaneously under deadline pressure.
  • Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills.
  • Flexibility (including some travel), willingness to work on a broad variety of legal matters, and a sense of humour!
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online

The Business Operations and Strategy team thinks strategically and globally about entire industries and helps Google define business and operational initiatives that contribute to the company's growth.

Our team of highly creative visionaries thrives in deconstructing and re-creating businesses to meet changing strategic and operational needs, enable innovation, establish more efficient business practices and help the company continue to achieve its vast potential.

Our work includes such projects as developing and implementing next-generation advertising products, defining strategies to optimize data center technology and operations, and establishing business initiatives for emerging markets. We measure our effectiveness by monitoring the concrete impact we have on revenue, cost and operational efficiency.

The role: Office Lead

As Office Lead, Kenya, you'll be one of Google's regional leaders and a local spokesperson, representing the company in all of our major business development and partnership opportunities and serving as the voice of the Kenyan user at Google.

You're a visionary and a leader with solid technical skills and experience in managing a variety of technical projects.

Additionally, you're innovative, entrepreneurial and business-savvy.

You bring a solid understanding of the country and region's information and technology communications ecosystem, and you'll quickly be able to recruit and manage a team.

You have experience setting up or running an office and have managed teams successfully on complex, technical projects and strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities:

  • Lead market development opportunities and execute major initiatives that correspond with the Google Africa strategy and are aligned with Google's mission, values and capabilities
  • Optimize the local infrastructure by leading the company's technology-driven initiatives within the country and the region
  • Localize core Google services and products to the local market and manage all aspects of product, ensuring that they are locally relevant and achieve established targets
  • Provide superior technical oversight of local Google projects
  • Work closely with the other Google Africa offices to ensure resources are managed effectively, teams are aligned and Africa initiatives are well-coordinated
Requirements:
  • BA or BS degree preferred, advanced degree a plus
  • Experience working in or with engineering and product management teams
  • Experience working with telcos, ISPs and mobile operators
  • Exceptional interpersonal and communications skills, and experience with negotiating and partner management
  • A thorough understanding of the Kenyan information and technology communications ecosystem, including backbone infrastructure, last-mile access and local content
  • Understanding of marketing and operations, specifically having demonstrated the ability to successfully launch and scale products and services
  • Ability to recruit and manage a world-class team
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online

Google's Partner Solutions Organization (PSO) is a technology group dedicated to developing and managing the company's largest and most strategic partnerships.

Our multi-faceted professionals work together with teams throughout Google to address our partners' most pressing technology challenges - ones that have no simple answers.

We create solutions for and build enduring long-term relationships with organizations that represent outstanding revenue opportunities and/or are strategically important for us to take new, world-shaping technologies to market.

The role: Sales Engineer

Sales Engineers work with Google's Partner Development team to create and implement technical account strategies, develop innovative solutions and overcome technical obstacles to sign strategic partnership deals.

For this job, you'll bring extensive sales experience with large companies, a strong software development background and detailed knowledge of Internet and telecommunication technologies.

You also enjoy working with people and technology more than working with your head down in product development. As such, you have both the ability to interact with engineering teams as well as excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

This job requires travel about one-third of the time.

Responsibilities:
  • Training, troubleshooting and Google Apps deployment project management with partner universities.
  • Perform implementation reviews, evangelize new product features, and ensure the prompt and proper resolution of technical challenges.
  • Improve product feature offerings by providing partner feedback to internal cross-functional teams including Product Management and Engineering.
  • Guarantee the technical aspects of a partner’s integration (both new and ongoing) by providing necessary documentation, training and technical guidance.
  • Develop proof-of-concept products and software tools to assist in closing deals.
Requirements:
  • BA/BS preferred in a technical field with a strong academic record. (MS/MBA is a plus).
  • Extensive hands-on experience in Internet or telecom products and technologies in Africa or similar market.
  • Experience in deadline-driven, large-scale technical project management or software development in the Internet/Telecommunications space.
  • Excellent project management skills and attention to detail as well as experience working with external clients in a sales environment.
  • Proficient in one or more programming languages, including Java, C/C++, JavaScript, Python, or PHP.
  • Proficient in French, English and at least one other African language.
  • Willing to travel extensively within Africa.
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online

The Product Marketing team partners with Engineering, Product Management, and the Sales organization to inform customers and the Sales team about new Google products and features.

We conduct extensive market research to better understand and meet our users' needs.

Working within our portfolio of consumer products (such as Search, Gmail, Maps, or Earth), we devise plans to make our users happier and increase the usefulness of our products. We use quantitative analysis and other research methods to improve the effectiveness of online marketing and better understand user behavior.

Finally, Product Marketing works with our Ads product teams to communicate to advertisers and users how much value they gain from using Google products. As new advertising technologies are introduced to prospective customers, we develop messaging, collateral, events, and sales strategies to ensure their success.

The role: Product Marketing Manager (SMB Focus), Kenya


Our Challenge in South Africa, is to bring more and more people and advertisers online, and help create an important role for the Internet as part of everyday life. One of the core focus areas for us is to bring more African businesses online, so that consumers will have more and more reasons to use the web.

As a Product Marketing Manager, you will be responsible for supporting Google's growth and revenue generating efforts in Kenya through effective and results-focused marketing campaigns working together with the Country Marketing Manager primarily on getting Kenyan businesses online. Your main objective would be to drive more businesses online, helping make the internet a part of everyday life in Kenya.

Your responsibilities will include working with the country team, the PR team, engineering and product teams, and the rest of the EMEA marketing team to drive projects such as executing marketing campaigns, determining ROI on advertising expenditures and developing collateral that optimally positions the strengths of our products. As we are creating unique custom products for this region, you will work closely with the product and Engineering team, providing them insights and market intelligence as part of the product development process.

Africa is a strategic region for Google and as such PMM Kenya may also have additional, pan regional responsibilities in East African and in Sub Saharan Africa as a whole. These responsibilities will include executing strategic product launches. You will have to be creative and innovate, working on the basis of experiences gained on other emerging markets, while giving our marketing campaigns a unique African flavor, to assure they are best to fit the needs of the region.

Responsibilities:
  • Execute Google's marketing plans primarily focusing on small business, working closely with the Google product, sales and PR team.
  • Work with partners and SMBs to create a self sustaining environment for businesses coming online.
  • Contribute to the the monitoring of consumer, industry and competitive behavior and provide local market expertise to the Google team.
  • Evaluate business marketing opportunities and initiate programmes to increase awareness of Google products through development of creative programmes, brand awareness campaigns and promotions.
Requirements:
  • BA/BS degree preferred, MBA a plus.
  • Extensive marketing experience in the market, ideally with solid internet, online services/media industry experience.
  • International experience a plus.
  • Understanding of Google's strategic and competitive position. Proven ability to deliver outstanding and highly creative marketing achievements with limited budgets.
  • A proven, successful track record of increasing company revenue and awareness through well-executed marketing efforts.
  • Thorough knowledge of off/online advertising planning, tracking and reporting.
  • Strong aptitude for determining the optimal way to position products in the market and understanding of the search, online advertising, or web publishing markets.
How to apply

Visit www.google.com/jobs/africa/ to apply online

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Recognizing some of the most common interviewing "don'ts" can help you present a favorable and honest picture of your skills and experience. Here are some frequent mistakes and how to avoid them: 

Don't skip researching the company. Our research found the biggest mistake applicants make in interviews is not knowing enough about the firm. Check out local business journals, tap members of your network for their insights and work with a recruiter who can offer additional information. 

Don't let nerves undercut communication skills. Keep your responses to interview questions concise. When asked a question, take a deep breath, pause and collect your thoughts before you begin to speak. Avoid verbal crutches (e.g., "um," "like," "uh") and refrain from making jokes or discussing controversial subjects. 

Don't exaggerate your interest or qualifications. While it's important to express enthusiasm for the position, candidates who answer every question with upbeat eagerness may come across as insincere. Also avoid overstating your qualifications. 

Don't be negative. Avoid disparaging comments regarding former employers, colleagues and companies. Also stay away from self-deprecating comments, which do not support a positive image or demonstrate competence.

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