Call for Applications TIVES (Sidi Abdallah)
The center for Technologies and Innovations for Virtual Education Systems ( TIVES) inaugurated on June 8 ,2026 in the pole of Sidi Abdellah, Within the framework of the cooperation agreement between the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, the Elias Zerhouni Foundation, and the Foundation for the Development of Research in Health (FOREM), is dedicated to research and development of novel methods of virtual e-learning higher education primarily based on leading edge applications of Artificial Intelligence and Learning Management Platforms.
The center has for core mission the building of world class multidisciplinary teams of scientists, Engineers and Teachers to train serve Algerian teachers and students throughout the country across multiple disciplines from life sciences to physical sciences.
The center is launching a competitive search for the first
- Director of the TIVES Centre
- Technical Director of the TIVES Centre
Recruitment will be carried out either through direct appointment or by secondment (assignment).
– Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be university professors, permanent researchers, or holders of a doctoral degree with experience public or private sector in building successful teams and programs with tangible deliverables
- Applications must include a motivation letter accompanied by a curriculum vitae (maximum two pages) highlighting relevant expertise, professional background, and significant achievements (see the document: profile position).
– Application deadline: July 20, 2026.
Applications must be submitted exclusively in PDF format to the following addresses:
- recruitment@tives.dz
- contact@tives.dz
- www.tives.dz
POSITION PROFILES
- Position Profile: Director of TIVES
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Role |
Public face and ultimate accountable officer of the Center |
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Core Responsibilities |
• Define and communicate vision, mission, and strategic plan • Build relationships with Ministry, universities, and international bodies • Lead fundraising, grants, and partnerships • Recruit and develop high-performing team; establish governance • Represent the Center nationally and internationally • Oversee budget, risk management, and compliance |
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Required Qualifications |
• PhD or equivalent in CS, AI, EdTech, or related field • 15+ years leadership experience, incl. 5+ years in senior executive role • Proven track record in building/scaling programs or institutions • Strong network in Algerian academic/government/tech ecosystem • Fluency in Arabic & French and English • Knowledge of Algerian higher education systems Working familiarity with long distance educations systems, LMS and artificial intelligence applications |
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Strongly Preferred |
• Leadership experience in MENA universities or agencies • International exposure (Europe, North America, Gulf) • Experience with UNESCO, World Bank, EU Horizon, etc. • Published research/policy in AI, digital education, or innovation, entrepreneurial skills |
- Position Profile: Technical Director of TIVES
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Details |
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Role |
Principal architect of technological infrastructure, research programs, and academic curriculum |
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Core Responsibilities |
• Design, implement and oversee AI & technical roadmap and teams for the center • Develop and maintain all necessary IT, Digital data and AI platforms, and software tools for chosen applications of Center • Lead partnerships with tech companies (cloud, AI labs, EdTech) • Supervise researchers, engineers, and teaching staff • Align technical programs with national accreditation standards • Publish research, represent the Center, attract grants, provide training and support for pedagogic units of the center |
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Required Qualifications |
• PhD in AI, ML, CS, or EdTech • 10+ years technical experience, incl. 3+ years in senior leadership • Expertise in at least two areas: NLP, computer vision, generative AI, adaptive learning, intelligent tutoring • Proven track record in production-scale AI systems or learning platforms • Experience managing research teams & graduate students • Proficiency in Arabic & French; and English |
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Strongly Preferred |
• Publications in top-tier AI/EdTech venues (NeurIPS, ICML, AAAI, etc.) • Experience with open-source AI & low-resource NLP (Arabic) • Familiarity with LMS/MOOC standards (xAPI, SCORM) • Industry experience in leading tech/AI labs (Google, Microsoft, Meta, Hugging Face, etc.) |
