Innovation Officer

4 days ago


Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Konza Technopolis Full time

ABOUT THE COMPANY

In 2008, the Government of Kenya approved the creation of Konza Technology City as a flagship Kenya Vision 2030 project. Vision 2030 aims to create a globally competitive and prosperous nation with a high quality of life by 2030. As part of this vision, Konza will be a sustainable, world class technology hub and major economic driver for Kenya. Konza was initially conceived to capture the growing global Business Processing Outsourcing and Information Technology Enabled Services (BPO/ITES) sectors in Kenya

JOB SUMMARY

Person SpecificationFor appointment to this grade, a candidate must have: -Bachelor's degree in Economics, Marketing, Communications, Business Administration, Sciences, Engineering, Education, ICT, or similar qualifications from a recognized institutionProficiency in Computer Applications

RESPONSIBILITIES

Supervises execution of business models for knowledge and innovation programs in Konza Technopolis;Supervises the operations of the Konza Innovation pipeline and virtual Konza Innovation Ecosystem;Engages in resource mobilization initiatives for Knowledge Economy and Innovation;Maintains linkages with selected global innovation centers;Maintains collaboration between industry players, education institutions and R&D centers;Promotes open innovation and processes that inspire creative thinking;Runs the operations of the Konza Innovation and Co-working space hub;Manage the community experience and infrastructure, and foster growth and engagement;Run the operations of the Konza Innovation Hub and Co-working space;Support the establishment of STEM research institutes, laboratories and Knowledge hubsManage and coordinate innovation activities in partnership with actors in the industry.Supervises execution of the enterprise development and support strategies that deliver investment in and objectives of Konza Technopolis;

REQUIRED SKILLS

Local area networks (LAN), Troubleshooting, Networking

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree



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