Summary
Date Posted: Wednesday, March 23, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Head of Innovation Hub

Duties and Responsibilities
1. Lead in the coordination of programme/project planning and preparation work related to the hub’s innovation initiatives and activities.
2. Design, Plan and execute startup support programmes and projects.
3. Providing oversight on quality assurance by ensuring all outputs meet Makueni hub’s high standards.
4. Reviews documents, including budget and project proposals, for completeness and compliance with relevant rules and procedures prior to submission for final approval and signature.
5. Prepares administrative correspondence on related issues and prepares and updates status reports, briefing notes, graphic and statistical summaries, data spreadsheets, etc.
6. Fostering a sense of community by building relationships with the community across a range of stakeholder types.

Candidate Requirements
1. Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Information Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical Engineering and/or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution
2. At least nine (9) years’ experience working in ICT with at least three (3) in a start-up environment or innovations related ecosystem.
3. Knowledge of project management principles and practices
4. Industry relevant experience (working in a research firm, busy start-up environment and with teams)
5. An entrepreneurial & Innovative mindset
6. Familiarity with business principles, practices, and methodologies.
7. Organizational and problem-solving skills.
8. Excellent presentation skills.
9. Understanding of the technology and startup ecosystem.
10. Intelligent, with a natural inclination to original and creative thinking

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 108

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Written applications enclosing current Curriculum Vitae, Copies of academic and professional certificates, ID card and clearance from the various institutions as listed below should be submitted in a sealed envelope and addressed to;
The Ag. Chief Executive Officer
Makueni County Public Service Board
P.O. Box 49 – 90300
MAKUENI.
Or delivered by hand at the reception desk at Makueni County Public Service Board Offices located past Makueni Girls, Opposite Wote Technical Training Institute. All the applications should reach the Ag. Chief Executive Officer, County Public Service Board, on or before 5:00 p.m. on Friday, 1st April, 2022.
NOTE:
• The Job Application Form can be downloaded from the County Public Service Board website; makuenipsb.go.ke
• Candidates should attach relevant academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card, practice licence and professional registration certificate (where necessary).
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to produce their original National Identity cards, Certificates and Testimonials at the interview.
• The Makueni County Government is an equal opportunity employer; Youth, Women, Persons with Disabilities and other disadvantaged persons are encouraged to apply.
• Affirmative action as stipulated in the constitution shall be applied.
• The salary and benefits attached to the post are as advised by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
The Board does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. Payment of any form of fee will lead to automatic disqualification.

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