Jobs at HR-EX Consulting

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a forward-thinking innovation strategy aligned with the organisation’s mission.
• Identify emerging trends, technologies, and market opportunities to drive disruptive innovation.
• Establish a pipeline of high-impact research and development (R&D) initiatives.
• Design and implement world-class incubation and acceleration programs.
• Foster a robust startup ecosystem by providing mentorship, funding access, and commercialization support.
• Partner with universities, research institutions, and corporate innovators to translate ideas into viable businesses.
• Drive the commercialization of research outputs, ensuring impactful innovations reach the market.
• Establish partnerships with universities, R&D institutions, and industry players to facilitate technology transfer.
• Develop frameworks for monetizing intellectual property (IP), patents, and proprietary solutions.
• Support researchers and entrepreneurs in securing grants, licensing deals, and venture funding.
• Cultivate strategic alliances with corporate partners, government agencies, and global investors.
• Secure grants, sponsorships, and investments to support the organization’s programs and initiatives.
• Advocate for policies that promote innovation, technology transfer, and entrepreneurship.
• Oversee organisation’s venture-building efforts, including early-stage investments and startup studio initiatives.
• Develop revenue-generating innovation services such as corporate R&D consulting and innovation-as-a-service.
• Scale investment models that support high-potential startups and research-driven enterprises.

Key Requirements

• Proven leadership experience in innovation management, research commercialization, or entrepreneurship.
• Strong background in technology transfer, startup incubation, or venture building.
• Demonstrated ability to secure funding, grants, and strategic partnerships.
• Experience working with universities, VCs, angel investors, and corporate innovation teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

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 Summary

• We are currently seeking to hire a Partnerships Manager to drive collaborations. 
• The role involves identifying, developing, and managing partnerships that secure funding and/or technical expertise to support our innovation, entrepreneurship, and talent development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential partners, including government bodies, corporate organisations, investors, and academic institutions, to drive funding and technical collaborations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with public and private sector stakeholders, ensuring alignment with the organisation’s mission and strategic priorities.
• Build and maintain a comprehensive database of key stakeholders and ecosystem players.
• Design and implement strategies to strengthen the ecosystem’s interconnectivity and resilience.
• Develop compelling partnership proposals, funding applications, and grant submissions to secure financial and technical support.
• Work closely with internal teams and external partners to implement partnership-driven programs, ensuring alignment with agreed objectives.
• Facilitate knowledge-sharing, joint ventures, and ecosystem-building initiatives to strengthen the organisation’s position as a leading innovation hub.
• Coordinate partner involvement in innovation summits, incubation programs, and entrepreneurship development initiatives.
• Track partnership performance, deliver impact reports, and provide data-driven insights to improve engagement strategies.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Business, Public Policy, Development Studies, Innovation Management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in partnership development, business development, or stakeholder engagement within the innovation, entrepreneurship, or development sectors.
• Understanding of innovation ecosystems, startup incubation, and entrepreneurship development.
• Familiarity with funding mechanisms, public-private partnerships, and donor-funded programs.
• Proven ability to engage and negotiate with high-level stakeholders across government, corporate, and nonprofit sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience in developing high-quality proposals and funding applications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, prioritize effectively, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.