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• The
  incumbent will offer support towards establishment of S&T science
  parks and exhibition centers
• In
  charge of maintaining an inventory and profile of local technologies and
  innovations with potential commercial value;
• Share
  local innovations and research products to stakeholders, especially
  private sector actors;
• Work
  in liaison with science and technology-based institutions to support
  appropriate technology management services and technology transfer
  systems;
• Actively
  facilitate the carrying out of pilot projects and demonstrations of new
  technologies or innovations;
• Offer
  technical support to upcoming production projects in different S&T
  strategic fields
• Offer
  technical support to research government support to scientists’ projects
• Perform
  any other duties as deemed fit by the supervisor.

• The
  ideal candidate for the Science Officer (Technology Infrastructure
  Management) career opportunity should hold a Bachelor’s degree in physical,
  natural or life sciences. Possession of a master’s degree in a relevant
  field is an added advantage
• At
  least three years’ experience in a similar job positions
• High
  level of confidence in relating with S&T stakeholders
• The
  incumbent should possess excellent planning, budgeting, and reporting
  skills
• Excellent
  communication and strong analytical skills.
• Possess
  the ability to effectively represent the institution in national and
  international meetings
• Detailed
  knowledge of Uganda’s science and technology policy environment and policy
  making in the country
• High
  degree of integrity and commitment
• Possess
  the ability to work independently and in a multi-cultural environment
• Highly
  computer literate
• Age: less than 35 years

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