Senior position

Job Description

To support research, development and innovation in biological processes for the production of goods and services, while advancing water and wastewater management practices that contribute to a sustainable and green economy.

Responsibilities

• Development of Industrial and Environmental Bioeconomy Sectors (25%).
• Conceptualise, draft and support implementation of research, development and innovation instruments.
• Promote awareness and public understanding of the bioeconomy through workshops, conferences, publications and stakeholder engagements.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders across industry, academia, government and related agencies.
• Contribute to the development of business cases, investment concepts and governance frameworks supporting sector implementation.
• Outputs: Approved policy and implementation documents. Stakeholder engagement reports and published content. Documented meeting outcomes and approved concept proposals.
• Translation of RDI Outputs into Economic Value (25%).
• Facilitate investment into key thematic areas such as bio-products, bio-based chemicals, biomaterials, bioenergy and bioremediation.
• Design and implement business development initiatives that support commercialisation of innovation.
• Manage contracts and projects linked to investment instruments and partnerships.
• Outputs: Increased funding and investment into priority sectors. Established partnerships and implemented initiatives. Quarterly project and contract performance reports.
• Operational and Strategic Planning Support (20%).
• Contribute to the development of operational plans, annual performance plans and five-year strategic plans.
• Monitor, evaluate and report on performance against set targets.
• Outputs: Approved planning documents. Performance reports submitted on time. Achievement of operational and strategic targets.
• Strategic International Collaboration (15%).
• Identify and engage with local and international stakeholders to strengthen collaboration in the bioeconomy.
• Prepare technical documentation, briefing notes and reports for international engagements.
• Outputs: Facilitated partnerships and stakeholder engagements. Approved reports and documentation for international platforms.
• Strategic Advisory and Administrative Support (15%).
• Provide expert input on industrial and environmental biotechnology matters.
• Prepare submissions, briefing notes, cabinet memoranda and related documentation.
• Outputs: Timely and high-quality advisory support. Effective administrative coordination and documentation.

How to Apply

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