Manager, Research and Innovation

NHC/54/2024

Job Specification:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:

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

Person Specification:

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

Skills and Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills;
• Communication skills;
• Ability to work independently and in a team;
• Ability to plan and prioritize tasks;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to supervise others;
• Problem solving skills;
• Analytical skills;
• Customer focus;
• Decision making skills;
• Report/Minute writing skills;