Company Address: Address Kikuyu-Ondiri Road, Kikuyu

School Dorm Mother Assistant Chefs Sous Chef & Senior Chef

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School Dorm Mother who will be in charge of the pastoral life of the girls school.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Responsibilities

Playing the role of a ‘parent’ for the students in a professional working relation.
Being a role model in all actions and behaviour to the students.
Defending the rights of the child.
Creating a safe environment for teenagers to develop their emotional and social skills.
Supervising the wellbeing, discipline and behaviour of students.
Observing emotional behaviour and refer to the school counsellor.
Maintaining cleanness in dorms.
Report to Dean of Residential Life.

Note: This role requires you to live on campus with flexible working hours including working on weekends.
Qualifications

Certificate/Diploma in social work or any other relevant course in child welfare
2+ years’ experience working with students.
Professional counselling skills with a proven track record will be an advantage.
Knowledge and experience working with teenagers before
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making effort to find appropriate solutions.
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

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October 24, 2024
Finance Manager

Job description
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Finance Manager to help drive a high performing finance department. The Finance Manager position is an exciting opportunity for an entrepreneurial and innovative individual to help build robust financial management and reporting systems and processes and provide strategic direction for the finance department of Nova Pioneer in Kenya. The position is initially based at the Nova Pioneer Network office in Nairobi but will require travel between schools from time to time. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century. Learn more about Nova Pioneer below.
About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

Design and develop improved robust financial management and reporting systems and processes that will lead the finance function to become a high performing and highly effective department
Drive financial planning and cash flow management for the organisation. Conduct monthly financial reporting and provide analysis to the executive team and relevant budget owners
Manage a team of junior and mid-level finance people across schools in Kenya
Oversee the collections process and ensure all targets are reached through collection of fees
Oversee all audit and internal control operations
Oversee robust budget setting and management system and engage with managers around this process
Liaise and coordinate with the Finance Leader for South Africa to ensure best practice and transfer of knowledge, processes and systems across all Nova Pioneer geographies
Ensure adherence to financial laws and guidelines

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

You have at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or relevant field; MSc/MA or ACCA or CPA is a requirement
You have at least 5 years of experience managing a finance department significant responsibility
You have very strong finance capability and you have an interest in a long term pathway to CFO. This role could grow into a Finance Director role for Kenya or into a CFO role overseeing both South Africa and Kenya
You are relatively entrepreneurial and enjoy a challenge. You get excited about designing and building effective financial systems and processes. This is a demanding role where you’ll be required to create order from chaos. You must be ready to put in the time it takes to build your vision
You have led teams and coached individuals to achieve results. People love working with you and for you
You have excellent communication skills. You are able to communicate effectively with your finance team, school leadership as well as shareholders and investors. You are able to provide a clear and persuasive pitch to anyone and have excellent written and verbal communication skills
You are results driven. You set clear, attainable and measurable targets for your team and are able to motivate them to achieve their personal and the departmental goals
You are a stickler for detail and ensure that you and your team are accurate and thorough in all that you do

October 24, 2024
Security Guards

Job description
Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Security Guards for our Tatu City Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
About The Role

Control of entrances and movement of pedestrian and vehicle traffic.
Visitor reception and processing.
Badge management.
Visitor escort and supervision (eg contractors).
Vehicle registration.
Person/vehicle/property searching and contraband detection.
Patrolling of buildings and perimeters to detect and deter.
Ensuring adherence to badge wearing policy.
Equipment serviceability inspections.
Health and safety monitoring and rectification of hazards.
Fire prevention, detection and first response.
Enforcing the enterprise’s security policy.
Inspection of security and fire exposures.
CCTV and control room operation*
Incident reporting (Written and computerized reports)
Interviewing and evidence collection.
Response, including emergency response and coordination.
Evicting undesirable persons from the site.
Responding to criminal acts by employees.
Responding to criminal acts by outsiders.
Apprehension and temporary detention of suspects.
Dealing with disturbed people, including physical restraint.
Providing training and awareness.
Key control and locking up.
Lost property management.
Administering first aid.
Maintaining on-site traffic discipline.
Protecting the site against site invasion and occupation.
Securing facilities and protecting the workforce during protest activity.
Evacuating personnel in an emergency.
Emergency call-out.

Emergency response to employees in distress while off-site.
Special assignments.

Conduct of Security Officers When on Duty.

Non-familiarity, non-fraternisation and no unnecessary conversation with persons while on duty. No favouritism and constant vigilance.
Officers should maintain a *military bearing yet be customer friendly. Their dress and deportment will be appropriate.
Smoking and eating on duty should be prohibited.
No conversations with, or statements, to the media.
Rules must be enforced diplomatically.
The employer’s uniform shall not be worn without authorisation.
Any criminal conviction will be promptly reported to the employer.
Officers will not leave their post until/unless properly relieved.
When handing over a post, officers will brief their relief fully.

Do’s & Don’ts

Do not act or imagine as if you have the powers of a police officer.
Do not criticise management or its decisions; they may be repeated to your detriment.
Do not gossip about security issues.
Do not expect, solicit, or expect favours.
Do not show favouritism, allow privileges or relax the rules in respect of anyone.
Do not lose your temper under provocation.
Do not use obscene or abusive language.
Do not let yourself become bored to the detriment of your performance.
Do not act the hero in life safety situations where the danger to you is significant.
Do remember that the image you project is all important in earning respect for you and for the security function.
Do always remember that goodwill is an important element in your relationships.
Do study your company’s rules until you are completely familiar with them.
Consider your job and how you should behave in foreseeable circumstances.
Take notice of everything that occurs of a routine nature on your assignment, so that you can quickly identify the abnormal.
Learn from the mistakes and misfortunes of others.
Remember that your employer’s interests are all important provided they are pursued within the law.
Never give mistaken loyalty to a colleague who is behaving badly.

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

You have a High School Diploma (KSCE) certificate.
You have 1+ Years Proven work experience as a security guard or relevant position in a reputable Security Firm or a fast-paced organization
You have a proven track record of holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational excellence.
You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
You are a thoughtful planner able to multi-task, prioritise effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
You are a proactive, creative, and measured problem-solver. You have the ability to quickly and calmly identify and analyse problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.

October 24, 2024
Transport Associate

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Transport Associate for our schools in Tatu and Athi River Campus to oversee the Nova Pioneer School bus program.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
About the role:
The Transport Associate shall be responsible for school specific Transport Services operations such as oversight of the Nova Pioneer School bus program, teammate orientation and training.
Reporting to the Transport Manager, the Transport Associate shall ensure all school related Key Performance Indicators are met with respect to safety, cost management, compliance, record keeping, maintenance, feedback collection and action plan execution for effective service delivery to students, parents and Nova Pioneer teammates.
Key responsibilities for the role include:

Collect and maintain transport services data including but not limited to;
Student pick up and drop off timing (bus travel times). Keep logs pertaining to daily total distance and timings travelled by the fleet.
Maintain accurate bus route maps
Maintain and update student lists and a summary of changes that may occur.
Keep a record of feedback from parents and the school academic team and the corresponding action plans.
Prepare fuel consumption, re-fuelling records, maintenance and mileage reports for weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual submission.
Communicate this information to all impacted parties.
Update all data gathering tools on a daily basis and prepare any specific reports as may be required.
Using data collected, suggest practices that work towards the improvement of efficiencies including reduction of all unit cost of operations.
Conduct Transport Services teammate onboarding, training and evaluation.
Live, participate and lead the Nova Pioneer culture both within the serviceline and the organisation as a whole.
Playbook procedures and other best practices relevant the Transport serviceline. Consistently raise awareness amongst teammates and others concerned about these procedures.
Promote safe work practices in as prescribed by all procedures, relevant policies and compliance standards.
Develop clear rosters that ensure drivers and bus assistants are engaged productively including supporting of any requested academic support initiatives and activities.

About You
Skills and Qualifications Required:

At least 2 years of progressive experience responsible for transport operations management or related area.
Minimum Diploma in Transport/Logistics Management or its equivalent.
Must possess High school certificate.
A valid driver’s license is a MUST – (ABCE). PSV licence will be an added advantage.
Valid Certificate of Good Conduct (Not more than 6 months).
Ability to diagnose vehicle mechanical fault and offer solutions.
Good knowledge of Kenyan traffic rules and regulations.
Computer skills with knowledge of Microsoft Office products.
Strong communication Skills.
Must be able to work under minimal supervision.
Must be resourceful and able to find solutions to problems first.
Excellent inventory management skills.

October 24, 2024
High School Science Teachers

Nova Pioneer is looking for superstar Biology, Chemistry, Physics Teachers for our Tatu Girls and Tatu Boys Campuses. The teacher will play a critical role in delivering an exceptional 21st Century learning experience for our students.
This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.
Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.
About Nova Pioneer:
About the role:
Key responsibilities for the role include:

Teaching.
Maintain positive, constructive and professional relationships with students, their families and colleagues.
Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning, is developmentally appropriate to the maturity and interests of the students and maintain an organized and focused learning environment.
Infuse joy and passion for learning in lessons so that students are excited and invested in their academic excellence.
Provide necessary accommodations and modifications for the growth and success of all students.
Be accountable for students’ mastery of academic standards.
Integrate interactive technology into lessons to enhance instructional delivery.
Set and communicate rigorous and ambitious goals for all students and provide student feedback so they internalize them.
Provide consistent rewards and/or consequences for student behavior.
Consistently meet the ambitious goals of a rapidly-growing organization.

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

TSC certification and relevant Degree in Education.
1 – 2 years teaching experience/ 3+ years teaching experience.
You are a great communicator. You are able to provide clear and effective written and verbal communication.
You are flexible and open to change – you handle uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity well.
You are a problem solver – you are proactive in identifying issues and address these thoroughly by making an effort to find appropriate solutions.
You are excited about our organizational culture—and in particular, you are fired up to challenge yourself by embracing mutual vulnerability and a firehose of feedback.

October 24, 2024
Driver / Mechanic Driver / Auto-Electrician Drivers Bus Assistant

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who will shape the African Century.Disclaimer: Nova Pioneer does not charge any fee to process your application.
Overview Of Role & Responsibilities
The Driver / Mechanic shall be responsible and accountable for the execution of daily transportation of students and the mechanical maintenance of the Nova Pioneer’s fleet of motor vehicles.
Directly reports to the Transport Manager
Duties & Responsibilities

Operate the school motor vehicle in a safe and efficient way according to all relevant legislation, policies and procedures.
Ensure that “door to door” policy for dropping and picking of pupils is maintained.
Follow planned route on a time schedule
Work together with the bus assistant in maintaining order in the bus.
Report and document any vehicle defect on daily basis.
Observe speed limits and all other road signs
Fuel allocated vehicle as per fueling schedule.
Drive pupils to educational trips, sports activities and any other school activity in a safe manner.
Document actual mileage, timings and destination in the vehicle movement book before commencement of any trip.
Undertake daily routine checks for tyres, oil, radiator coolant and lights.
Notify Transport Manager of any accident/incident immediately.
Notify Transport Manager of any delay, route diversion and riots.
Follow Emergency policy when involved in emergencies or accident.
Ensure the allocated school motor vehicle is kept clean on daily basis.
Ensure the school motor vehicle is safely and securely parked on campus and when on trips.
Ensure that all pupils on route are on board before journey start.
Ensure all on board are aware of rules and responsibilities as passengers
Maintain order and discipline in the school motor vehicle

Mechanic Duties & Responsibilities

Diagnosis of malfunctions and troubleshooting: Establish the nature of motor vehicle mechanical problems being experienced, track their frequency and any other unusual occurrences. Conduct inspections and test-drives to establish the cause of the mechanical problems and thereafter to confirm that they have been resolved.
Undertake or supervise the repair of mechanical repairs on all school motor vehicles: Fix and repair any malfunction/fault on the vehicle’s mechanical systems including and not limited to; engine components and parts, engine cooling system, suspension and steering system, braking system, transmission system, exhaust system
Routine Maintenance: Perform weekly safety and maintenance checks on all Nova Pioneer vehicles, document all recommended safety and maintenance data and use it to monitor Key Performance Indicators used in strategic decision making.
Documentation: Maintain complete and accurate transport related control documents which include; Job Cards for each repair to be carried
Feedback: Propose, participate and provide feedback to the Transport Manager on repairs that have been undertaken and maintain a proactive approach towards the execution of tasks.
Timelines: Work within timelines that ensure the school motor vehicles are ready for daily routes services with minimum or no interruption.
Perform any other duties as assigned on behalf of the organization including running errands, transporting staff and ferrying students to the hospital for emergency cases
Compliance with Internal Policies, Standards, National Laws & Regulations
Adhere to the stipulated standards and conduct outlined by the Nova Pioneer Transport Policy, the Nova Pioneer Employee Handbook and other relevant policies.
Ensure that all National and County Legal requirements such as licenses, permits or certificates are met and continually kept current or updated. This includes any motor vehicle licenses, approvals, certificates and permits.

Champion & Promote Safety & Best Work Practices

Conduct weekly workplace inspection to ascertain adherence to the Workplace Health & Safety Protocols and other relevant standards.
Participate and own all Health & Safety initiatives that may be recommended by the Health & Safety Committee or other Organisation or School Leadership organs.
Responsibly handle and operate tools, equipment and machinery according to the prescribed manufacturer’s recommendations and safety procedures.
Correct unsafe conditions in the work area and promptly report any conditions that are not correctable to the supervisor.
Keep the workshop, equipment and tools in a safe operating condition.

Live the Nova Pioneer Culture

Fully embrace Nova Pioneer’s culture, values and beliefs and promote them to students, staff, parents and members of the outside community.
Work collaboratively and cohesively in a team, being mindful and respectful of each person’s contributions and style.
Maintain the adopted Nova Pioneer Transport Policy approach of door-to-door student pick-up and drop-off.
Ensure the strict adherence of the various Transport Services Standard Operating Procedures.
Attend and participate in team meetings that arise throughout the school year.

Operational Excellence

Proactively monitor and report/act on Customer Feedback.
Adhere to the Transport Services Safety and Operating Procedures and provide timely feedback.
Ensure accurate and timely documentation of all relevant records.
Performs other duties as assigned by your Manager from time to time.

Skills And Requirements

Diploma in Auto-mechanical engineering from a recognized institution.
Knowledge of highway code and school bus regulations.
Possess a PSV License.
Possess a BCE- Class Driving License for more than 8 years.
Must Possess a recent (not older than 6 months) Certificate of Good Conduct.
Recommendation from 3 previous employers.
Minimum 2 years’ experience with school bus transportation.
Ability to operate a school bus in a safe and responsible manner.
Client service and public interaction skills.
Analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective verbal and listening communications skills.
First aid knowledge.

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October 24, 2024
Receptionist School Operations Associate Lower Primary Teachers

Job description
Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Receptionist for our Athi River Campus. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
About The Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:

Perform a wide variety of clerical and other office functions and activities related to the administration of diverse programs and operations at the school.
Make and receive phone calls on the school’s telephone lines.
Schedule meetings for The Principal in line with the diary.
Facilitate the Public Relations function of the front office.
Prepare documents ahead of internal meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
Prepare of documents ahead of external meetings as directed by the Principal (photocopying, binding, filing etc.)
Prepare documents for internal display on pin-boards or notice boards.
Respond to routine correspondences and send out scheduled communications.
Keep custody of the pupils’ attendance registers and any confidential documents on behalf of the Principal.
Manage petty cash.

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

You have a minimum of 1-year experience working in a school-based environment or fast-paced office setting.
You have a project and event management diploma/ degree, operations management is desired but not required.
You have a proven track record of holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational excellence.
You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
You are a thoughtful planner able to multi-task, prioritise effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
You are a proactive, creative, and measured problem-solver. You have an ability to quickly and calmly identify and analyse problems and to recommend or implement effective solutions.
You possess a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (particularly Word and Excel) and Google Suite.

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October 24, 2024
Academic Operations Associate

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar Academics Operations Associate for our Tatu City Campuses. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
About the Role
Key responsibilities for the role include:
School Operations

Support the Academic Support Manager and school leadership teams with executing a school-wide operations vision that supports and operationalises the academic and cultural vision of the school.
Hold school leadership teams accountable for various administrative and operational matters on campus.
Support the operations team with ensuring that all necessary technology and equipment are in place before school opens each year and that students and staff have access to those supplies on an ongoing basis.

Academic Operations

Assist the school librarian and operations team with the procurement of and regular audit of school’s academic resources (e.g. textbooks).
Manage systems for organising student data and ensure school is compliant with government and Nova Pioneer expectations.
Manage logistics of computer-based student assessments and report cards.

Co-curricular Activities & Events

Maintain relationships with co-curricular vendors / service providers operating on campus and ensure ongoing adherence to contract and Nova Pioneer quality standards.
Assist school leadership teams with parent communication regarding co-curricular information and registration.
Coordinate with Talent, Marketing, and school leadership teams to help facilitate on-campus events such as Academic Day, Open Day, and Teacher Recruitment Open Day

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

You have a minimum of 1 year experience working in a school-based environment or fast-paced office setting.
You have a project and event management diploma/ degree, operations management is desired but not required
You have a proven track record of holding yourself and your teammates to high standards of operational excellence.
You have excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
You are a thoughtful planner able to multi-task, prioritise effectively, take initiative, and deliver for many stakeholders in a fast-paced environment.
You are a proactive, creative, and measured problem-solver. You have an ability to quickly and calmly identify and analyse problems, and to recommend or implement effective solutions.
You possess a demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications (particularly Word and Excel) and Google Suite

How to Apply:
Does working at Nova Pioneer excite you? If so, then apply now!
To apply, please complete the form on the right hand side of this page. We cannot process applications that are emailed to us.
Please note: Where a copy of your resume is required, copying and pasting from a formatted document e.g. Microsoft Word may not result in the formatting transferring correctly to the final resume. You are encouraged to attach your resume in PDF format to protect formatting.
Applications for this role will close on 3rd September 2018. All applications will be reviewed and applicants notified of next steps within a week after this closing date. There are a series of stages in the Nova Pioneer interview process and candidates will be moved forward in the process depending on their success in the previous stage. The process is as follows:

Phone interview: a short conversation to understand your skills and experience a little better.
Practical demonstration of what you can do: you will complete a written task or a demonstration related to the role you are applying for. Teachers participate in a half-day selection day at one of our campuses as well as deliver a lesson to a class.
In-person interviews: at this point you will visit one of our schools to meet the team and participate in a series of in-person interviews.
Final interview: you’ll have a final conversation with the hiring manager before decisions are made.

October 23, 2024
School Operations Associate

Nova Pioneer is looking for a superstar School Operations Associate for our Tatu City Boys Campus.
The associate will be in charge of helping with the day to day operations of our school campuses to ensure that they run smoothly. This is an opportunity to be a part of an innovative network of schools that is developing generations of innovators and leaders who shape the African Century.
About
About the Role:
The School Operations Associate is responsible for assisting/directing the planning, development and implementation of duties and projects related to School Academic Systems, Sports Activities, Transport, Meal Services, Educational Technology, Library, IT Services, Facilities Management, Procurement and Finance and Administration.
Key responsibilities for the role include:

Driving operational excellence in our day-to-day operations of our schools
Assist with implementation of any and all initiatives put forth by Operations team.
Provides support in the execution of projects related to school goals – renovation, construction, new policies/systems, etc.
Ensures smooth campus operations (including evening and weekend activities) by liaising closely with resident teaching staff and operations team.
Supports in the successful running of various aspects of school operations – Library, Student Support Services, Kitchen operations, Sports Activities, etc.
Assists in forecasting and managing the school facilities budget.
Assists in doing various cost analysis to identify operational improvements
Responsible for planning, assigning and directing contract/casual staff, including cleaning and security staff
Responsible for appraising staff performance; rewarding and disciplining contract/casual staff; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

About You
Skills and Qualifications required:

A minimum of 1 years of related work experience preferably in business operations, project management, marketing, event management and/or finance operations.
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other related fields.
Superior problem solving and planning skills.
Highly developed organizational, communication and presentation skills
A high degree of computer literacy.
Superior interpersonal skills as demonstrated by the ability to form professional relationships at all levels the organization and with appropriate external stakeholders.
Overseas work experience within a multicultural environment would be advantageous.

October 23, 2024
Global Innovation Fellows Program – Technology Strategy & Execution

Job description
Nova Pioneer seeks innovative, passionate and driven professionals who want to spend 3-6 months in Nairobi or Johannesburg solving complex challenges to help a young social enterprise expand world-class education across Africa.
As a Global Innovation Fellow for Nova Pioneer’s growing Technology team, you will support our Global Technology Lead in determining how we can establish technology systems that will enable us to successfully launch and run 100 schools in the next decade across sub-Saharan Africa. Example projects that you might be involved in include the development of a parent portal, an employee intranet, or a student information system.
GLOBAL INNOVATION FELLOWS PROGRAM
Role
This particular role will support Nova Pioneer’s Global Technology Lead in answering the following questions
The Nova Pioneer Global Innovation Fellows Program is an opportunity for professionals from around the world to contribute to transforming education in Africa. As part of the program, you will work with a global function to either drive innovation in what we do or help us solve a challenge we are facing.

How can we establish technology systems that enable us to successfully launch and run 100 schools in the next decade across sub-Saharan Africa?
What are best practices in large school networks and how can technology be used to help streamline processes, gain cost efficiencies and improve productivity?
What are the biggest potential stumbling blocks – how do we anticipate those and get ahead of the curve?

We are seeking passionate, driven individuals who will help us answer these questions, design solutions, and make substantive contributions the the organization as we scale. We are looking for people who have the desire to take on a new challenge in an entrepreneurial context and to do life-changing work with incredible people.
About You

You have an undergraduate degree
You have at least 2-3 years of work experience in a high-expectations environment
You have exceptional analytical skills and have experience building complex financial and business models from the ground up;
You have a strong track record of achieving high quality results quickly and can operate independently with limited direction and support;
You have an exceptional ability to think strategically and yet you sweat the small stuff—people see you as unusually detail-oriented and conscientious
You have strong project management skills with exceptional ability to manage multiple highly detailed and urgent work streams simultaneously;
You are humble and have the highest integrity. You embrace our unique organizational culture and are ready to grow by acting on frequent intensive feedback from your colleagues
You have a relentless desire to improve yourself, your team, and your organization

We are looking for Fellows to spend at least 3-6 months in Nairobi or Johannesburg pushing the frontiers of innovation. While Nova Pioneer Fellows are provided with a living stipend, our hope is that the experience with Nova Pioneer will be rewarding and impactful for many years to come

October 23, 2024