Job Description
Job Description (Key Responsibilities)
Partnerships planning and coordination:
– Expand and maintain NCST’s network of partners and collaborators to advance the institution’s mission
– Prepare partnership proposals and agreements with NCST’s partners in Rwanda and abroad
– Coordinate NCST’s fundraising efforts for research and innovation
– Serve as a point of contact between various partners and the Council as needed
– Work on other duties assigned by the NCST Executive Secretary
– Report to Head of department
Required experience:
– Knowledge in R&D economics and strategic planning,
– Experience in conducting Research in Science, Technology and Innovation
– Knowledge of global Science and Technology Innovation Ecosystems
– Skills to design strategic briefs and foresights concept notes for stakeholders’ decision making support
– Proficiency in use of Information Technology (IT) tools.
Job Profile
Bachelor’s Degree in the following with 4 years of working experience: Technology business administration and Management, Industrial Management, Industrial Economics, System Engineering, Geo
- Econometrics, Biostatistics, Business Process Engineering; or a Master’s Degree in the same fields with 1 year of working experience.
Key technical skills and knowledge required:
- Knowledge in opportunity mapping using both standard and web search methodology.
- Proficiency in using social media platforms and networking.
- Strong analytical and leadership skills.
- Sound communication skills.
- Proficiency in both written and spoken English is required.