Key Duties and Responsibilities:

a. Design scientific and technological projects for implementation by UNCST;

b. Facilitate the carrying out of pilot projects and demonstrations of new technologies or innovations;

c. Coordinate intellectual property and commercialization advisory services of the UNCST;

d. Build synergies with the regional centers of excellence in the development of regional STI technology transfer systems;

e. Provide intellectual property and commercialization support to upcoming program portfolios in different STI strategic fields;

f. Work closely with STI-based institutions to support appropriate technology management services and technology transfer systems;

g. Maintain an up-to-date inventory and profile of local technologies and innovations with viable commercial value;

h. Perform any other UNCST tasks as necessary and as may be assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements:

▪ A bachelor’s degree (Hons) in bio-systems, industrial or agricultural engineering or a closely similar field

▪ Post graduate training in technopreneurship, technology or intellectual property management is added advantage

▪ High level of confidence in relating with S&T stakeholders;

▪ Good interpersonal skills and ability to work with stakeholders and partners;

▪ Ability to work independently and as part of a team;

▪ Proven good reporting and writing skills;

▪ A minimum of 3 years of experience in a similar field; ▪ Age: not more than 35 years.