Trust AIC Foundation Director Research and Innovation Jobs in Uganda
Purpose of the Job
To carry out research and innovation into various aspects for the purpose of establishing, improving or developing modern methods or techniques of selection and use of science products.
Duties and Responsibilities
Building on the opportunities provided by the TAF’s leading position in the Research Excellence
framework and preparing for future evaluation exercises
Preparing TAF for regular Knowledge Exchange Framework rounds and supporting the knowledge
exchanges processes by which the school’ research has impact in society and the economy.
Pursuing research funding opportunities on a global basis, working proactively with a wide range of national and international research councils, foundations and corporates and internally with the Philanthropy and Global Engagement division.
Proactively soliciting and shaping research project proposals, including bringing research funding opportunities to the attention of academic colleagues and providing guidance and support in
preparation of bids.
Co-coordinating research opportunities and enterprises with the TAF’s current institutional partners and with other partners as appropriate.
Disseminating research outputs as part of the TAF’s public engagement strategy.
Assisting in supporting students, alumni, and staff in building a socially responsible business through the development of initiatives, including TAF Generate.
Supporting and developing the innovation pipeline (including TAF consulting and TAF
commercialization).
Giving evidence-based strategic advice. Being responsible for the effective operation of TAF Research and Innovation and for its Service Development Plan, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services concomitant with world-leading research, innovation and entrepreneurship.
Ensuring compliance with TAF Financial Regulations and with sponsor and contractual regulations in respect of funded research, consulting, innovation and entrepreneurship, and with relevant legislation.
Taking overall responsibility for the efficient financial administration of all research grants and contracts, consulting and innovation-related contracts and for the production of financial information for management and planning purposes and for the relevant sections of the TAF
Negotiating terms with sponsors of research across the funding spectrum for all major research
contracts.
Ensuring that all funding sponsors’ contractual and financial requirements are met and that academic grant holders understand and fulfil their contractual obligations.
Ensuring that TAF by TAF Research and Innovation division members and all holders of research
funds is conducted in line with TAF policies.
Ensuring effective accountability for the revenues and outgoings of the trading activities of TAF
Requirements
Must possess a master’s degree in any of the following relevant discipline; Business Studies, Statistics, Public Health or Economics with five years’ experience in research.
Experience analyzing information across various forms of data and able to absorb, analyze and interpret large amounts of complex information in high-pressure
Project management experience and effective presentation skills.
Excellent communication and presentation skills both verbal and written
Flexible approach to work with the ability to respond to changing business priorities
Ability to work cross functionally with a strong sense of Customer service
Enthusiastic and highly motivated, and able to lead, inspire, network, foster relationships, both
internally and externally and motivate others
Proficiency in qualitative, quantitative, and/or statistical methods;
Product or service design and prototyping expertise and experience;
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Trust AIC Foundation Director Research and Innovation Jobs in Uganda
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