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Knowledge Creation Associate Director – College of Engineering, Rwanda
CDIabout 1 month ago
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Kigali
CDI
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Carnegie Mellon University stands as a prestigious private research institution globally renowned for its transformative contributions to education and innovation. Through pioneering advancements in neuroscience, arts, entrepreneurship, data science, and robotics, CMU doesn’t merely envision the future—it actively constructs it. If you thrive in an intellectually stimulating environment where curiosity drives meaningful impact, your next opportunity awaits at Carnegie Mellon University Africa (CMU-Africa), CMU’s dedicated hub in Kigali, Rwanda. Since its inception in 2011, CMU-Africa has been at the forefront of advancing engineering, technology, and innovation across the continent, offering top-tier graduate education, applied research, and strategic collaborations through The Center for Inclusive Digital Transformation of Africa (The Center) and the African Engineering and Technology Network (AFROTC). By partnering with leading universities, governments, industries, and organizations, CMU-Africa strengthens engineering education, research, innovation, and entrepreneurship to foster sustainable growth in Africa. We are currently seeking an Associate Director of Knowledge Creation to spearhead the strategic implementation and evolution of The Center’s Knowledge Creation pillar across CMU-Africa and the AFROTC network. In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Center Director, CMU-Africa Director, faculty from CMU and partner institutions, and key stakeholders to develop and execute a research and innovation agenda that propels inclusive digital transformation through applied research, cross-institutional partnerships, researcher development, and engagement with policymakers, industry leaders, and strategic partners. Success in this position hinges on leveraging CMU’s research strengths while fostering a dynamic research ecosystem that produces high-caliber scholarship, secures external funding, informs policy and practice, and cultivates the next generation of African researchers. The Associate Director will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight for the Knowledge Creation pillar, enhancing research capabilities across the network and accelerating the translation of research into educational, economic, and societal benefits. You will play a pivotal role in positioning CMU-Africa and the AFROTC network as influential contributors to research, innovation, and evidence-based solutions that advance Africa’s digital transformation agenda. Responsibilities: Collaborate with the Center Director to design and implement an operational plan that aligns the Knowledge Creation pillar’s activities with The Center’s mission of fostering inclusive digital transformation across Africa. Work alongside CMU and AFROTC faculty to co-create and sustain a dynamic
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