Manager, Research and Innovation - NHC/54/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

1. Managing and directing research and innovation programs to meet Corporation’s needs and to capitalize on potential new products.
2. Developing research protocols/guidelines/frameworks
3. Preparing NHC Research and Innovation Strategy;
4. Mobilization of research funding and partnerships;
5. Planning and direct all aspects of an organization's research and innovation policies, objectives, and initiative;
6. Developing a framework for identification, evaluation, patenting, designing of prototypes and incubation of innovations;
7. Oversee coordination of linkage with industry for housing innovations deployment;
8. Driving innovation and new technologies for new products and production processes
9. Forging partnerships with relevant research institutions to support housing mandate.

Person Specification:

1. At least twelve (12) years relevant work experience five (5) of which should have been in a supervisory role;
2. Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
3. Masters Degree in Engineering, Architecture, Quantity Surveying, Construction Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
4. Member of a recognized professional body and in good standing;
5. Registered with relevant professional regulatory body;
6. Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
7. Proficiency in computer applications; and
8. Fulfilled the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Skills and Competencies:

1. Interpersonal skills;
2. Communication skills;
3. Ability to work independently and in a team;
4. Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
5. Ability to meet deadlines;
6. Ability to supervise others;
7. Problem solving skills;
8. Analytical skills;
9. Customer focus;
10. Decision making skills;
11. Report/Minute writing skills;