Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced persons for the following posts: RESEARCH AND INNOVATION OFFICE
POST B: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (X1)
Duties and Responsibilities
-Grasping technical concepts quickly and translating these into commercially viable proposals. -Preparing and recommending optimal deal structuring of potential spin-out companies and/or licence potential. -Identifying potential industry partners for specific technology commercialisation opportunities. -Engaging in technology licensing and new venture formation processes, in particular structuring, negotiating, and closing deals. -Identifying and engaging suitable commercial contributing partners and investors. -Engaging in the structuring, negotiation, and closing of licensing deals and new venture formation. -Mentorship on entrepreneurship/start-ups or spin-off culture. -Carry out any other duties assigned by the Business Development Manager.
Qualifications and Experience
-A bachelor’s degree in business related field or Financial Intelligence. -At least three (3) years of working experience in a business or research and development environment. -Expertise in financial engineering and financial modelling is a distinct added advantage. -The candidate must possess good leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills at all levels within and outside the University.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit an application letter, certified copies of certificates, transcripts, national identification and Curriculum Vitae giving full personal particulars including full names, date of birth, qualifications, experience, present salary, date of availability, contact details, names and addresses of three referees addressed to the Deputy Registrar – Human Resource
The application pack should be sent as a single merged pdf file to email address: [email protected]. The subject line should be labelled with the post being applied for.
Closing date for applications is 15 August 2025. Note that only short-listed candidates will be communicated to.
