Partnership and Linkages Lead, Innovation and Incubation Center

About the job

Key responsibilities

• Develop and carry out the center's partnership strategy
• Negotiate memoranda of understanding and sponsorship agreements
• Link startups and students with industry for pilots, internships and markets
• Prepare funding proposals and connect startups with investors
• Run mentorship programmes, masterclasses and networking events
• Keep a partner database and report on impact

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, economics, development studies, communications or a related field; a master's is an advantage
• At least 5 years in partnerships, business development or stakeholder engagement, ideally in an incubator, accelerator or university
• Record of securing partnerships or funding
• Strong negotiation and proposal writing skills

How to apply