Role overview
What you'll be stepping into
Job Purpose
To support the delivery of IP valuation, business development, the Innovation and Business Support Hub operations.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct IP valuation exercises under the guidance of Supervisors.
Collect, organize, and verify financial, market, and technical data required for valuation assignments.
Prepare IP valuation reports, data tables, and supporting schedules.
Maintain accurate records of valuation assignments, client files, and divisional databases.
Support in the identification and documentation of IP commercialization opportunities.
Prepare commercialization briefs, business cases, and licensing proposals.
Provide administrative and logistical support for business matching events, workshops, and client meetings.
Maintain registers of commercialization projects, licensing arrangements, and partnership contacts.
Conduct desktop research on IP valuation trends, market data, industry benchmarks, and sector analysis.
Compile and synthesize research findings for use in valuation reports and commercialization strategies.
Maintain divisional databases, filing systems, and knowledge repositories.
Gather and process data for management reports, statistics, and performance monitoring.
Organize and deliver client sensitization sessions, outreach activities, and awareness events.
Prepare informational materials, presentations, and handouts for public engagement activities.
Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specifications
Academic Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Commerce, Quantitative Economics, Economics, Accounting, Law, Engineering, or a related field from a recognized institution.
Work Experience
3-5 years of experience in Business Development.
Key Competences
Technical
Research and knowledge management
Good analytical skills
Good reporting skills
Good public relations and customer focus
Behavioral
Effective communication
Attention to detail
Time management
Interpersonal skills
Confidentiality
Ethics and integrity
How to apply