| POSITION | NUL Innovation Hub Administrator |
| POST NO. | 2113 |
| DEPARTMENT/SECTION | NUL Innovation Hub |
| RESPONSIBLE TO | NUL Innovation Hub Committee |
| LOCATION | National University of Lesotho (Roma) |
Requirements:
- Education: Minimum qualification requirement is a Masters’ Degree.
- Experience: Relevant experience in Innovation and Entrepreneurship; managing and administering an Innovation Hub; organizing academic and business events such as conferences and expos.
- Skills: Team player, entrepreneurial, patient, well-spoken, strong interpersonal interaction skills.
- Advantage: Experience in business management and financial literacy.
Duties and responsibilities:
- Work with each enterprise to set clear and achievable goals and continuously monitor their progress.
- Facilitate networking opportunities for enterprises, connecting them with potential investors, industry partners, and other businesses.
- Provide financial literacy training and support in accessing financing options, assisting entrepreneurs in managing their finances and obtaining necessary funding.
- Organize entrepreneurship training programs covering various aspects of business management, including marketing, sales, operations, and financial management.
- Oversee coaching and mentorship programs to ensure they are effective and beneficial to entrepreneurs.
- Compile reports from enterprises and report progress to the NUL Innovations Committee (NULIC).
- Coordinate activities under the NUL Innovations Hub.
- Manage the NUL Innovation Hub Social Media pages and ensuring consistent flow of weekly innovation stories.
- Organize research and innovation-related events, specifically the NUL International Science, Technology, and Innovation Conference Expo (NULISTICE).
- Perform other duties as assigned by the NULIC Coordinator.
Remuneration:
The University offers salaries and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Employment type
This position is for a two-year contract, with the possibility of renewal.
Information required from candidates
- Signed application letters stating relevant qualifications and experience and provide other information that will assist the University to determine the candidate’s suitability for the position;
- Applicants should quote the vacancy number of the post applied for;
- Provide current CV’s (including telephone and e-mail contact details) and certified copies of educational certificates and transcripts;
- Provide names and contact details of three (3) contactable professional referees;
- Certified copy of an Identity Document.
All applications should be e-mailed to [email protected] and addressed to:
Director – Human Resources
National University of Lesotho
Roma 180 – Maseru, LESOTHO
The closing date for receiving full applications for the position is 19th March, 2025.
NB. ALL THE ATTACHMENTS (APPLICATION LETTER, CV, CERTIFICATES, & ID) SHOULD BE COMBINED AND EMAILED AS ONE PDF DOCUMENT
DISCLAIMER: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not hear from the University within three months after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful.