Wyss Academy Our mission is to transform scientific knowledge into action. We co-design and implement concrete projects in a number of countries in South America, East Africa, Southeast Asia, and Central Europe. This global structure facilitates the replication of successes and learning.
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Entrepreneurship and Private Sector Engagement Officer (100%)
Collaborate with local communities and smallholders to develop products that meet market needs and promote nature restorative practices.
Guide the product development process from idea on, proof of concept to prototyping to market launch.
Build relationships with key market stakeholders and distribution channels to drive sales and ensure market penetration.
Business Model and Business Plan Development
Support the design and implementaTIon of business models that align with the Wyss Academy's mission and goals.
Qualifications
Graduate (Master’s) degree in business, commerce, social entrepreneurship, environmental entrepreneurship, innovation, ecological economics, or a related field.
At least five years’ experience in a similar position.
Proven hands-on experience in entrepreneurship principles and practices, particularly in the sustainability area.
Proven and hands-on experience in product and business plan development.
Proven understanding of market systems dynamics.
Proven experience in commercialization of ideas
Excellent networking, engagement and communication skills, with proven ability to build and
maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills and competencies to work both independently and collaboratively in a diverse team environment across disciplines, backgrounds and cultures.
Willingness to learn and unlearn.
Proven proactive problem-solving skills.
Proven agile project management and organizational skills.
Experience working in Kenya.
Fluency in English and Swahili, both wrien and oral
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