Adam Smith International Program Coordinator - Research to Commercialization Jobs in Nigeria
Key Responsibilities
Project Implementation & Coordination:
*Support the execution of R2C project priorities, ensuring alignment with RISA Fund objectives and national STI policies.
*Facilitate the scaling and establishment of Technology Development Support Partnerships (TDSPs) with research institutions and the private sector for research commercialization.
*Support efforts to expand participatory technology development (PTD) models across research institutions, fabricators, and processor clusters.
*Support the development of business models for research commercialization and distributed manufacturing.
*Ensure the integration of Gender, Equity, and Social Inclusion (GESI) principles in R2C strategies.
Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Development:
*Support efforts to Strengthen academia-industry linkages to promote co-creation and commercialization of research outputs.
*Engage with government agencies, research institutions, and industry players to ensure policy alignment for research commercialization.
*Foster public-private partnerships (PPPs) for funding and scaling research-based innovations.
*Provide strategic engagement support to micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) participating in commercialization efforts.
Performance Monitoring, Learning & Reporting:
*Ensure timely submission of reports, including policy briefs, research insights, and knowledge-sharing publications.
*Develop and monitor R2C performance indicators, ensuring adherence to project milestones and timelines.
*Lead the documentation of case studies, success stories, and market adoption reports.
*Support grant reporting and compliance for donor-funded projects.
*Utilize graphic design and presentation tools to enhance communication of research findings and commercialization strategies.
Capacity Building & Sustainability Planning:
*Support in the trainings for researchers, MSMEs, and fabricators on commercialization pathways and market readiness.
*Ensure long-term sustainability of R2C initiatives by integrating commercialization strategies into national and international policies.
*Train and support maker-spaces on distributed manufacturing networks as enablers for local production and technology diffusion.
*Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
Technology Development & Commercialization:
*Number of market-ready technologies developed, standardized, and commercialized.
*Number of MSMEs, fabricators, and researchers trained in digital fabrication, prototyping, and commercialization.
*Approved frameworks for scaling participatory technology systems and attracting private sector investment in manufacturing.
*Verified database of research institutions, fabricators, and processors in target states.
Stakeholder Engagement & Collaboration:
*Number of formal partnerships established between research institutions and private sector entities.
*Documented improvements in CONESAM’s
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