Programme Assistant

Key Responsibilities

1. Programme Coordination and Execution
   • Assist in implementing GRIC’s annual calendar of activities, including industry brief sessions, learning workshops, and the GRIC Annual Forum.
   • Track and follow up on program deliverables to ensure timely execution and reporting.
   • Coordinate logistics and provide on-site support for events, including managing communications, scheduling, materials preparation, and participant outreach
2. Research Identification and Platform Integration
   • Facilitate the identification and documentation of relevant research publications and innovations from universities and research institutions for potential industry uptake.
   • Support the upload of identified research on the GRIC Platform and maintain a tracker of entries.
   • Lead the onboarding of new users onto the GRIC Platform and support them in profile creation and use of the platform.
   • Contribute to developing a pathway for integrating university innovation databases into the GRIC Platform, liaising with IP and TTO offices
3. Stakeholder Engagement and Partnerships
   • Support formal engagement with at least one university IP/TTO office and coordinate related capacity-building or convening activities.
   • Assist with communication and relationship management with stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and development partners.
4. Visibility and Knowledge Dissemination
   • Develop and implement communication plans to enhance awareness of GRIC activities, including Industry Brief Sessions.
   • Support the preparation and dissemination of user-friendly research summaries, updates, and reports through the GRIC website, newsletters, and social media channels
5. Administration and Operational Support
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of program activities, research uploads, stakeholder interactions, and progress towards set targets.
   • Provide general administrative support, including scheduling meetings, note-taking, managing databases, and supporting documentation and reporting processes