Innovations Officer – Innovation at Zetech University

• Assist in the day-to-day management of the innovation pipeline, from idea generation through to implementation.
• Support the coordination of innovation workshops, brainstorming sessions, and hackathons.
• Provide innovation support to Innovation Hubs by facilitating Design Thinking workshops and Innovation Labs for future products and services
• Maintain and update the innovation project database, tracking progress, milestones, and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Assist in managing intellectual property (IP) documentation and liaise with legal or patent professionals as required.
• Support donor communication and Contribute to the preparation of research proposals,grant applications, and project reports.
• Support the preparation of technical documentation, including standard operating procedures (SOPs) and Innovation
• Support product management process in extracting, designing, and implementing innovation pipeline
• Support the selection process of internal and external key partners for innovation development, support collaboration and execution.
• Act as the central point of contact for innovation project-related inquiries.
• Plan and coordinate meetings, workshops, seminars, and events.
• Any other duties may be assigned from time to time by the supervisor or as captured in the detailed job description.

• A Masters and Bachelors degree in Business Management, International Business Relations, Information Technology, Entrepreneurship, Innovation Management, Statistics, Social Sciences or a related field from an accredited University.
• At least 3 years of experience in innovation management, or project administration in an academic, research, or innovation-driven environment.
• Certifications in innovations management, Design Thinking, Agile, or Lean Startup are highly regarded.
• Proficiency in innovation management platforms (e.g., IdeaScale, Trello), data analysis software (e.g., SQL, Tableau, Python), and collaboration tools (e.g., Miro).
• Understanding of emerging technology trends (e.g., AI, machine learning, robotics, IoT) to evaluate their applicability for new product development or process improvement.
• Strong understanding of research processes, innovation ecosystems, and knowledge transfer practices
• Familiarity with innovation funding mechanisms, grant management, and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge in innovation methodologies including design thinking, and Scenario planning
• Excellent organisational and event planning skills, with proven ability to plan,coordinate, and execute meetings, seminars, workshops, and innovation-related events.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

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