COSTECH Chief Research Officer (Technology Innovation Manager)

Background

Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH) is a public institution established by an Act of Parliament NO.7 of 1986. By the Act COSTECH is mandated to promote and coordinate research; promote technology development transfer; acquire store and disseminate scientific and technological information to the general public, the overall objective of the mandate is to stimulate and promote social and economic development. The commission is undergoing remarkable modernization including structural changes and implementation of new and more attractive scheme of service and competitive salary structure. Due to this modernization and structural changes, the following positions are vacant and require to be filled as soon as possible.

Report to:Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Supervises:Researchers

Position Purpose: The Chief Research Officer provides enlist support to director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship in regard to implementation of policy, plans, and procedure regarding technology development and promotion, technology management and innovation for achievement of the social economic development of the country.

Duties and Responsibilities

Deal with all matters relating to development and transfer of technologies for urban and rural use including formulation and review of related policies;

Identify and document technology needs for various target groups (stakeholders) and prepare strategies and plans for intervention;

Mobilize resources by conceptualizing and developing programs/projects for soliciting internal and external fund;

Scout for new, emerging and imported technologies, identify recipients and set strategies for adoption and scaling purposes;

Popularize the use of environmentally friendly technologies;

To coordinate and promote technology innovation activities at all levels in the relevant clusters and fields/sectors of the economy;

To keep up to date inventory of technology innovations in R&D institutions, academic, government and private sector;

To be abreast with new and emerging technology innovation and prepare strategies for acquiring adaptation and adaptation;

To mobilize resources to compliment support from the government for supporting technology innovation activities in the country;

Any other duties as may be assigned by head of department.

Preferred Qualifications and skills

The successful candidate must have a PhD in Engineering, Economics, Sociology or related disciplines with work experience of at least 5 years.

Must have published not less than 10 papers in recognized journals with demonstrated skills in technology innovation activities, negotiation, and entrepreneurship

Must have proven track records of 3 years of innovation projects

Key Competencies

Ability to work independently with strong problem solving skills Excellent interpersonal and team building skills.

Strong conceptual and analytical skills;

Creative and innovative thinker;

Good project management skills and

Good leadership skills

Salary Scale:COSS 13

Application Instructions:

Send a cover letter and a detailed CV with copies of your academic and professional certificates and testimonials with names of three referees to

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline for applications is 18/6/2013 at 3:30 pm

Applicants are requested to indicate their telephone and fax numbers and email addresses for easy contact

Director General,

Tanzania Commission for Science and Technology

P.O. Box 4302

Dar es Salaam