Terms of Reference (TOR) - Entrepreneur in the House at African Centre for Technology Studies

The Entrepreneur in the House (EiH) will bring commercial skill and acumen to package key ACTS projects with near-market potential into viable business proposals and drive their implementation. Reporting to the Executive Director, the EiH will be required to:

1. Prepare and implement a commercialization roadmap for projects that have been identified by ACTS as having significant commercial potential and developmental impact.
2. In collaboration with researchers, formulate and successfully implement business plans for these innovations.
3. Identify further business opportunities from the research activities that ACTS is undertaking and package them into viable business proposals and proposal modalities for their financing and implementation.
4. Engage with the investment and development community to promote ACTS commercialization activities and to source appropriate funding.
5. Coordinate ACTS consultancy services in support of the above goals.
6. Build the internal (ACTS Staff) capacity on enterprise development, commercialization and investment readiness.

IDEAL CANDIDATE SHOULD HAVE THE FOLLOWING:

1. BSc and MSc in a relevant business management subject. An MBA is an added advantage.
2. 5 years practical experience in commercialization of technology innovations and/or managing consultancy activities.
3. Sound financial skills and the ability to create clear and compelling business cases.
4. A good technical understanding and an ability to work with researchers and innovators.
5. An understanding of the technology and science commercialization context in Africa is an added advantage.
6. Some experience working with STI think tank in Africa.
7. Drive and ability to work with limited supervision.

Individuals who meet the requirements should submit their applications to hr@acts-net.org on or before 12:00hrs on 15th February 2023. Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.
The African Center for Technology Studies (ACTS) is an equal opportunity employer and therefore encourages interested parties to submit their applications. Women and the Youth are highly encouraged to apply.