Ethiopian Academy of Sciences Vacancy
Ethiopian Academy of Sciences
Ethiopian Academy of Sciences( EAS) invites interested and qualified applicants to apply for the following vacant positions. Anyone who's interested and good can apply before the application closing date. The Ethiopian Academy of Sciences( EAS) is a not- for- profit andnon-governmental organization established to promote a culture of scientific inquiry and creativity and the pursuit of excellence and scholarship in the sciences among Ethiopians. EAS, which was established in 2010 and got recognition by the Act of Parliament in 2013( ProclamationNo.783/2013), is mandated to provide, inter alia, evidence- based policy advice to the government and other stakeholders. Its major activities include undertaking consensus studies, conducting convening activities similar as public lectures, conferences, workshops, and symposia on issues of public priority, and promoting science, technology, and innovation. We encourage you to read the job description carefully before you start the application process. Highlight your skills, motivation and experience and tailor your letter of interest consequently. EAS would like to welcome suitable candidates to apply for the position of Science Center Curator.
Position Science Center Curator
Minimum Educational Qualification and Work Experience
Education( Minimum) BSc in Physics, and other affiliated fields Work Experience A minimum of one year of experience in teaching or affiliated work;
Fresh Skill Required
• 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 chops, 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 further about sciences other than his or her field of study.
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 wisdom center by colorful 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 illuminative materials that will be used to educate visitors
• sharing in the organization of periodic public events like science fairs, science competitions, and wisdom lectures;
• Responsible for keeping records of shows and preparing registers of accessions;
• 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 payment scale
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the below requirements should submit their operation letter along with their CV, indicating the position they're applying for in the subject line of the email, within 10 working days of the date of this announcement viaE-mailr ecruit@sc.eas-et.org , or in person at the headquarter around Gulele branch of the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, the old major building of the late Blaten Geta Hiruy Wolde Selassie, or you may call( 251) 112590799/ 80 for inquiries
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