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Cavendish University Uganda is licensed and accredited by the Uganda National Council for Higher Education, and was established in 2008. It is ranked 20th best university in Uganda and 10593th in the world.

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Job Title

Manager Innovations and Entrepreneurship job at Cavendish University Uganda

Job Description

Key working relationships
Internal: Students, Faculty Deans, Staff,
External: Industry, Professional Bodies and Government Agencies

Main Purpose of the Job
Provide leadership for the Centre of Innovation and Entrepreneurship, nurture innovation and entrepreneurship, create linkages and foster an environment that supports students and staff in accelerating their ideas, innovations concepts and unleash their potential to become social and economic change makers/entrepreneurs through service and product innovations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Identify grant opportunities and build the entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University.
Provide administrative leadership and oversight of special projects, direct activities, and facilitate key initiatives from inception to execution that involve stakeholders throughout the University.
Foster collaboration between faculties, industry partners and external stakeholders to create opportunities for accelerating innovation and entrepreneurship.
Build long term relationships and create strategic alliances with a variety of internal and external stakeholders such as technology business incubators, accelerators, economic development Collaborate with the School of Post Graduate Studies and Research in accelerating commercialisation of research outcomes.
Develop, track and analyse metrics relevant to CUU’s success in innovation, commercialisation and entrepreneurship.
Develop a network for training, coaching and mentoring within the Innovation hub.
Lead, develop and motivate performance of human resources attached to the Centre for Innovations and Entrepreneurship (CIE).

Qualifications and Competencies

Person Specifications

Holder of a Master’s Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science or Engineering
At least 2 years’ post qualification experience in a busy commercial/operational/education environment
Demonstrated success in project management in university or busy commercial environment
Evidence of entrepreneurial thinking and innovation
Ability to interact professionally and communicate effectively with a wide variety of stakeholders
Exceptional oral and written communication skills and relationship management with the ability to navigate complex internal and external stakeholders and partnerships.

How to Apply

Suitable and qualified applicants should submit an application, updated CV, copies of relevant academic documents to the Human Resource Office Cavendish University or email to hrd@cavendish.ac.ug not later than 07th December 2023 by 5pm.