East African Community EAC Jobs - Senior Officer - Partnership and Commercialization at EASTECO

East African Community EAC Jobs – Senior Officer – Partnership and Commercialization at EASTECO

Job Title: Senior Officer – Partnership and Commercialization

Organisation: East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO)

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Reports to: Principal Officer (Partnership, Outreach and Commercialization)

Ref: EAC/EASTECO/HR/03-07-17)

Grade: P2

About US:

The East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) is an Institution of the East African Community (EAC) charged with governing the Partner States’ co-operation in the development and implementation of Science and Technology. The vision of the Commission is to contribute to a prosperous, competitive, secure and united East Africa through collaboration in science, technology and innovation. The mission is to promote and coordinate the development, management and application of Science and Technology in the EAC Partner States, for an innovative, competitive and integrated East Africa, and for the wellbeing of her people.

Job Summary: The Senior Officer – Partnership and Commercialization will render support in the development of science and technology partnerships and assist in the development of commercial opportunities for research, technology and expertise as well as commercialization of intellectual property generated at Research and Development Institutions in the Community. The jobholder will work with partners to create innovative market test strategies and to develop new opportunities for market introduction, and manage relationships with STI partners

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Build and maintain partnerships in among STI partners while also developing policies that allow partnerships to thrive;
Work in liaison with relevant STI stakeholders, develop and implement strategies for strategic partnerships/collaborations for effective promotion and development of STI in the Community;
Develop and implement innovative strategies for engaging non state actors including global/regional corporation, philanthropic foundations and civil society organizations to help meet EASTECO objectives;
Champion and manage new projects to create stronger partnerships including public–private partnerships, university-R&D centers-industry linkages i.a in furtherance of EASTECO objectives;
Develop and implement intellectual property management and commercialization strategies incl. standards setting and harmonization;
Render support in the development of commercial opportunities for research, technology and expertise including the development and negotiation of Research and Development agreements between research institutions and industry/companies/other organizations, as well as funding opportunities;
Foster an entrepreneurial culture and build partnerships between research, business and government communities;
Facilitate and coordinate the commercialization of intellectual property generated at research institutions to realize the potential impact of research in the region by embedding commercialization support into different stages of research, impact and innovation cycles
Facilitate the identification and evaluation of technologies with commercial applications, and provides central support to regional research and innovation activities across the various stakeholders including academia, research institutions and industry;
Develop and coordinate Technology Transfer programmes and projects for wealth creation;
Take part in regional policy formulation;
Assist in the formulation of programmes and projects to promote the inculcation of a science and technology culture in the Partner States.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

The ideal candidate for the EAC East African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) Senior Officer – Partnership and Commercialization career placement should hold a Master’s Degree in one or more of the following fields; engineering, physical sciences or informatics. Other relevant qualifications related to Partnership Development will be an advantage.
Proven competencies in technology-related project management and business development.
At least eight years’ experience in technology and Intellectual Property related business development and commercialization, with 3 years’ experience in implementing the innovation process in a research intensive.
Previous exposure and experience in partnership development, collaborative research and technology commercialization/transfer highly desirable;
Expert Strategic planning and organization skills;
Possess good administrative and organizational skills;
Good Partnership mobilization skills;
Good analytical and communication skills;
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work in a multi-cultural/diverse environment;
Proficiency in computer applications and report writing;
Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment;
Proficiency in the English language;
High energy, enthusiasm and initiative.
Age Limit: Below 55 years old.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates from any of the EAC partner states including Uganda are encouraged to submit their applications either electronically or in hard copy but not both to the address below, comprising the following: