National Innovation Ecosystem Development Senior Advisor at Target Business Consultants PLC
- Company: Target Business Consultants PLC
- Location: Ethiopia
- State: Addis Ababa Jobs
- Job type: Full-Time
- Job category: IT/Telecom Jobs in Ethiopia - Target Business Consultants PLC Jobs in Ethiopia
Job Description
Getnet Haile & Woderyelesh Habtihun founded Target Business Consultants Pic in 2004 to help businesses grow market share and improve profitability. Nearly 20 years later, our client base has expanded to include SMEs, NGOs, government entities, and farmers’ organizations. Although we’ve broadened our reach and offerings, our goal remains the same to provide in-depth customer, market and competitive intelligence and business consulting that addresses our clients’ complex business challenges and opportunities.
Department: Delivery unit
Reporting To: Delivery unit head (Ministry of Innovation & Technology)
Organization strategic goals summary
The Ministry of Innovation and Technology is implementing the Science Technology and Innovation Policy, the Digital Transformation Strategy, and the Ministry’s 10-year Strategic Plan. Therefore there should be a vibrant team of advisors and experts that can work under the delivery unit. The Delivery Unit will help line departments achieve outcomes for initiatives that the Leadership deems “mission critical” or top priority. It is established to pressure line departments into tangible actions. The purpose of the Delivery Unit is to inject urgency into the pace of change in delivery to seek significant results in weeks and months, not years. The staff will collect and analyze data to determine what goals the line departments are trying to achieve, whether the activities currently underway meet their goals, and how implementation may need to change to achieve the intended goals.
Employment Duration: 2 years
JOB SUMMARY:
The National Innovation Ecosystem Development Senior Advisor is responsible for providing strategic advice and support to the Delivery Unit on developing and implementing national innovation ecosystem initiatives. The Senior Advisor will work closely with the Delivery Unit, other government officials, and stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of innovation in the country.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Job Responsibility #1: Planning and Management
- Provide strategic guidance on the development and regulatory requirements of the national innovation ecosystem so that young entrepreneurs will be enabled, supported and provided with access to finance.
- Provide implementation support for the efficient and effective implementation of the national innovation ecosystem.
- Support Foundation support upcoming innovation programs so that they can be productive as planned.
- Contribute the development of youth startups and coordinate with other units in identifying gaps related to skills and financial inclusion to boost the digital economy.
- Integrate the existing digital economy-based programs with pipeline/upcoming digital economy proposals and EOIsDeveloping and implementing a national innovation ecosystem strategy. This includes identifying and prioritizing innovation goals, developing and implementing plans to achieve those goals, and measuring the success of the strategy.
- Overseeing the development and implementation of innovation initiatives. This includes working with stakeholders to develop and implement initiatives that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and accessibility of innovation in the country.
- Representing at national and international conferences and events on innovation.
- This includes sharing the government’s vision for innovation with the world and working to build partnerships with other countries.
- Facilitating the initiation and coordination of new high and quick-impact innovations
- Facilitating capacity-building support for the successful implementation of innovation ecosystem initiatives
- Organizing national and industry-level support for the successful implementation of innovative projects and regulations
- Review and assessment of the performance and impact of the various innovation ecosystem development projects and regulatory frameworks
- Coordinating, coaching and mentoring the interns of MInT internship program
Job Responsibility #2: Staff Management and development
- Managing a team of innovation experts. This includes hiring, training, and developing a team of innovation experts who can help to implement the national innovation ecosystem strategy.
- Arrange a follow-up discussion once per week with experts under him/her
- Design and manage a job relevant training for personnel under his/her management
- Train and upgrade the knowledge of interns and successors and increase efforts to build a vibrant national innovation ecosystem.
- Coach and mentor employees working under him/her
- Supervise the Coaching and mentorship activities of interns working in the Ministry
- Coordinating the interns in the Ministry that are assigned along the Ministry
Job Responsibility #3 Monitoring, Evaluation, Networking
- Monitor and evaluate projects under the national innovation ecosystem development senior advisor team
- Participate on national and international workshops and networking sessions that have a direct or indirect impact on the priority projects
- Working with stakeholders. This includes working with government agencies, businesses, and non-profit organizations to develop and implement innovation initiatives.
- Conduct periodic reviews on the performance of the Project.
Job Responsibility # 4 Reporting
- Providing regular updates on the progress of projects or services. This includes providing information on the status of projects, any challenges or risks that have been identified, and any progress that has been made.
- Communicating any changes to plans or timelines. This includes providing information on any changes that have been made to the delivery plan, such as changes to the scope of work, the budget, or the timeline.
- Providing information on any risks or challenges that may impact the delivery of projects or services. This includes providing information on any risks or challenges that have been identified, as well as any steps that have been taken to mitigate these risks.
- Providing information on the performance of projects or services. This includes providing information on the quality of the work, the satisfaction of stakeholders, and the cost-effectiveness of the delivery.
- Responding to any questions or concerns that the unit head may have. This includes providing information on any questions or concerns that the unit head may have about the delivery of projects or services under his/her supervision.
Job Requirements
Education/Training : PhD degree in technology, engineering, public policy, business administration or a related field.
Experience
- At least 5 years of experience in working directly in policy/strategy development, implementation or leadership roles in innovation or digital economy-related activities.
- The candidate should also have experience in working with the Ministry of Innovation and Technology in areas related to innovation and technology or ecosystem development.
- The candidate should also have produced a standard strategy, assessment, or policy paper on subjects of relevance to the innovation ecosystem.
- The candidate should have demonstrable experience in the development of national strategies and policy papers related to the innovation ecosystem, digital economy, startups, or technology in Ethiopia.
- A solid knowledge of the innovation ecosystem in the country
- The candidate should also have experience working with private sector actors relevant to the positions, such as associations and startups.
- The candidate should also have a good knowledge of the digital Ethiopia 2025 strategy, preferably engaging in the development and implementation phase.
- A solid and demonstrable experience in leading, developing proposals and securing funds from development partners for an innovation ecosystem and/digital economy-related initiatives.
- Experience working in a political environment and demonstrate the ability to navigate the political landscape to deliver on the Ministry’s top priorities
- Experience in managing a team of experts and communicating with various public and private stakeholders
Values, Technical and Other Skills
- Knowledge and skill in coaching and mentoring internees
- A good command of the English language
- The candidate should also have a solid knowledge of national policies, strategies, proclamations, and regulations relevant to innovation and the digital economy ecosystem.
- Understanding of digital transformation initiatives, trends and best practices
- Strong analytical skills to analyze a range of data and information for effective delivery projects under his/her management
- Ability to conduct research on best practices on innovation ecosystem and emerging trends to provide advisory support to the ministerial team
- Strong technical skills in project management software.
- The ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
- The ability to think strategically and solve problems.
- The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- The ability to manage risk and make sound decisions.
Method of Application
Submit your CV with at least 3 references from current and former supervisors, copies of relevant documents and Application to [email protected]Use the title of the position as the subject of the email
Closing Date : 12 June. 2023