UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE
RESEARCH AND INNOVATION DIRECTORATE: VACANCIES
The following positions have emerged in the University of Zimbabwe Innovation Hub:
POSITION : BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT SPECIALISTS
(7POSTS)
Reports to: Manager, Business Development
1. Business Development Specialist Biosystems and Environmental Technologies
2. Business Development SpecialistCompuTech and ICTs
3. Business Development Specialist Drugs Pharmaceuticals and Health Systems
4. Business Development Specialist Engineering & Biomedical Technologies
5. Business Development Specialist Science Discovery and Applications
6. Business Development Specialist Marketing & Market Development
7. Business Development Specialist Project Management
The ideal candidate will be responsible for:
⦁ Commercializing and monetizing innovations emerging from the Innovation Hub.
⦁ Providing targeted assistance in commercializing intellectual property and creating sustainable, competitive and profitable startups
⦁ Designing, developing and setting-up viable suitable ventures, business plans and operating models to deliver business value and results and determining the best course of action to set-up start-ups in a sustainable way.
⦁ Identifying opportunities including organizing prospecting events, pitches, demo days, feedback sessions, talks, seminars, workshops, think tanks for growth, collaborations, partnerships, and/or strategic alliances.
⦁ Delivering, with innovators and inventors, the industrialization phase of Education 5.0 by identifying, prioritizing, and launching new products, services, and business models.
Qualifications and Experience:
Applicants should have:
⦁ A minimum of a Masters Degree or equivalent in the desired field from an accredited institution.
⦁ Experience with interacting with students or record of teaching and/or research experience at University level.
⦁ Proven track record in product development and/or ability to model and/or grow business.
⦁ Proven track record in multidisciplinary collaboration and/or management of partnerships.
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All applications will be treated in strictest confidence. Six copies of applications, including a curriculum vitae, giving full personal particulars indicating full name, place and date of birth; certified copies of national identification, birth certificate, proof of qualifications, employment and experience, present salary, telephone number and names and addresses of three referees should be addressed to: Deputy Registrar, Human Resources University of Zimbabwe P.O. Box MP 167 Mount Pleasant HARARE Or Hand delivered to the Administration Block, door number 113. The closing date for the receipt of applications is Thursday, 6 April, 2023. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted. For more information on qualifications, responsibilities and application procedures visit our website on www.uz.ac.zw.
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