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• Build and maintain partnerships in among
  STI partners while also developing policies that allow partnerships to
  thrive;
• Work in liaison with relevant STI
  stakeholders, develop and implement strategies for strategic
  partnerships/collaborations for effective promotion and development of STI
  in the Community;
• Develop and implement innovative
  strategies for engaging non state actors including global/regional
  corporation, philanthropic foundations and civil society organizations to
  help meet EASTECO objectives;
• Champion and manage new projects to create
  stronger partnerships including public–private partnerships,
  university-R&D centers-industry linkages i.a in furtherance of EASTECO
  objectives;
• Develop and implement intellectual
  property management and commercialization strategies incl. standards
  setting and harmonization;
• Render support in the development of
  commercial opportunities for research, technology and expertise including
  the development and negotiation of Research and Development agreements
  between research institutions and industry/companies/other organizations,
  as well as funding opportunities;
• Foster an entrepreneurial culture and
  build partnerships between research, business and government communities;
• Facilitate and coordinate the
  commercialization of intellectual property generated at research
  institutions to realize the potential impact of research in the region by
  embedding commercialization support into different stages of research,
  impact and innovation cycles
• Facilitate the identification and
  evaluation of technologies with commercial applications, and provides
  central support to regional research and innovation activities across the
  various stakeholders including academia, research institutions and
  industry;
• Develop and coordinate Technology Transfer
  programmes and projects for wealth creation;
• Take part in regional policy formulation;
• Assist in the formulation of programmes
  and projects to promote the inculcation of a science and technology
  culture in the Partner States.

• The ideal candidate for the EAC East
  African Science and Technology Commission (EASTECO) Senior Officer –
  Partnership and Commercialization career placement should hold a Master’s
  Degree in one or more of the following fields; engineering, physical
  sciences or informatics. Other relevant qualifications related to
  Partnership Development will be an advantage.
• Proven competencies in technology-related
  project management and business development.
• At least eight years’ experience in
  technology and Intellectual Property related business development and
  commercialization, with 3 years’ experience in implementing the innovation
  process in a research intensive.
• Previous exposure and experience in
  partnership development, collaborative research and technology
  commercialization/transfer highly desirable;
• Expert Strategic planning and organization
  skills;
• Possess good administrative and
  organizational skills;
• Good Partnership mobilization skills;
• Good analytical and communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability
  to work in a multi-cultural/diverse environment;
• Proficiency in computer applications and
  report writing;
• Ability to thrive in a fast paced environment;
• Proficiency in the English language;
• High energy, enthusiasm and initiative.
• Age Limit: Below 55 years old.

• Letter of motivation, with the job
  reference
• Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae;
• Copy of the biodata page of passport/ID;
• Certified Copies of degree/certificates;
• Professional testimonials;
• Daytime telephone contact;
• Names and contact addresses (with
  telephone and emails) of 3 referees.

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