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OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT
NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND INNOVATION (NISTI) VACANCY
Principal Research Officer – Innovation, Technology and Incubation Division
Job Description
Main Purpose of the Job: To provide support to the Chief Executive Officer on issues pertaining to innovation and entrepreneurship while supervising researchers in the implementation of policy, plans, and procedures related to technology and innovation. The role focuses on fostering entrepreneurial opportunities, managing innovation facilities, and ensuring the achievement of the Institute’s goals and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Manage innovation labs, maker spaces, and prototyping hubs.
- Oversee incubation units for startups and early-stage ventures.
- Facilitate technology trials, prototypes, and proof-of-concept testing.
- Provide mentoring and technical support to innovators and startups.
- Assist inventors with commercialization strategies and link them to industry partners.
- Contribute to planning and execution of innovation challenges, hackathons, and training programmes.
- Coordinate applied innovation projects with universities, research centres, and industry.
- Liaise with local, regional, and international partners on innovation and incubation initiatives.
- Promote awareness of innovation’s role in socio-economic development through forums and public engagement.
- Supervise Senior Research Officers and Research Officers in the division.
- Produce monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for inclusion in NISTI’s reporting framework.
Benefits
Salary Grade: Band 5
Job Requirements
Minimum Qualification and Experience:
- Master’s Degree in any scientific field, or Business Management with experience in research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
- Experience in managing innovation facilities, startups, and incubation programmes.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English, Creole, and French).
- Strong IT skills (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Databases).
- Proven ability to plan, organize, and supervise research and innovation projects.
- Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and in stressful environments with professionalism and tact.
- Demonstrated entrepreneurial mindset and innovative thinking.
Working Relationships:
- Internal: Works closely with the CEO and other senior staff.
- External: Coordinates and collaborates with universities, industry partners, donors, and service providers.
Working Hours: Monday to Friday – 08:00 a.m. to 04:00 p.m.
How To Apply
Interested candidates should Sign-up or login to apply now or forward your application to the:
Chief Executive Officer
National Institute for Science, Technology and Innovation (NISTI)
OR email to [email protected] by 4 November 2026.
Note:
In order to increase your chances of a successful selection, kindly ensure that your application is complete and that all relevant information such as your qualifications have been provided with your application. Otherwise, the Employer reserves the right not to consider your application for selection.
