Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks


Creating and continuously updating a national database to support effective development and management of the national innovation system;
Profiling potential partners for resource mobilization for the development of technological innovations.
identifying initiatives for commercialization of innovations;
Creating awareness on IP rights;
advising and training innovators on exploitation of IPR’s and on commercialization processes;
Engaging in initiation and negotiation for linkages and partnerships among stakeholders in the national innovation systems;
Conducting stakeholder assessment and validating opportunities and potential for development of the national innovation system;
Implementing the agency’s strategic objectives, projects and programmes; working with the management team to ensure that projects and programmes are well integrated into the overall organization plan;
monitoring and reporting to the management on  project and programme performance over time; and
participating in and contributing to the development and monitoring of annual work plans and budgets.


Academic Qualifications


Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Business Management, Technology, Marketing, Law, Economics or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized Institution;


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


Membership to a professional body and in good standing where applicable.
Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served for a cumulative period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience as Innovation Officer I or in a comparable position the Public or Private Sector.


Functional Skills:


Communication skill
Team management skills
Critical thinking and Decision making
Problem solving skills.
Report and minute writing skills.
IT Proficiency skills
Organizational skills
Analytical skills


Behavioral Competencies/ Attributes:


Interpersonal skills
Adaptability and decisiveness
Proactive, networking and negotiating skills.
Detail oriented.
Commitment to work
Integrity
Emotional intelligence
Ability to work in a multi-racial environment and appreciate other cultures