Job Description:

• Business incubation/climate innovation technology services, including support to clean tech start-up idealization and supporting commercialization.
• Consult with GCIC clients on technical issues based on in-depth product and technical Provide highly technical implementation support in client environment, including guidance on implementation feasibility of cross-product integration's.
• Develop technical tools and documentation to expedite client implementation and improve product serviceability. Collaborate with clients to thoroughly market-test all products and commercialize solutions
• Provide product solution improvement and scaling opportunities to clients based on customer feedback and develop support systems for prototyping solutions
• Ensure top level technical facilities are available to GCIC entrepreneurs, including prototyping and lean manufacturing machinery and software
• Design Technical courses and provide training for entrepreneurs on the use of equipment, as well as other technical training's related to the entrepreneurs focal areas. This includes training in general manufacturing best practices to assist entrepreneurs professionalize their production
• Drive the Ghana CIC Commercialization programme for universities and research institutes involved in climate tech R&D. This includes the facilitation oi programmes, funding and other opportunities for collaborative research and technology development between climate entrepreneurs and Ghana’s universities and public research institutes.
• Provide clients with the necessary trainings and tools related to protecting their intellectual property rights, as well as adhering to international and national regulations relevant to their respective stages of business development. This would include, among other services, obtaining patents for new products and licensing of existing technologies
• Ensure adherence to product development plans pathways of GClC clients.

Qualification Required & Experience

• Master's degree in science and technology management, business administration or other relevant disciplines, preferably in specific sectors, such as solar energy, energy efficiency, waste management, climate smart agriculture and water management and purification) etc.
• 5 years‘ work experience, including 3 years of hands-on experience in development projects or working in business-related positions.
• Knowledge of environment, energy, climate change and/or green growth sectors is a plus.
• A team player with a positive attitude; excellent written and oral business communication and people skills are a must.
• Computer skills and knowledge of relevant software.

Location: Accra

How to Apply For the Job

To apply, eligible and interested candidates should send a motivation letter and a recent CV to:

jobsghana@snv.org

Closing Date: 20 July, 2017