Innovation Projects Advisor

Position Summary

1. Grant Management and Grantee Support

• Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned grantees, offering guidance on project execution,
• adherence to grant guidelines, and troubleshooting as needed.
• Monitor grantee performance against agreed-upon milestones and deliverables, ensuring compliance
• with grant agreements.
• Conduct site visits or virtual check-ins to assess on-the-ground progress, address any project challenges,
• and support successful project completion.
• Review and approve grantee reports, budgets, and financial data, ensuring transparent use of funds and
• alignment with program requirements.

2. Innovation Program Support

• Assist with application sourcing, outreach campaigns, and recruitment strategies to attract high-quality
• startups.
• Participate in startup evaluations, reviewing pitch decks, business models, and traction data to support
• selection committees.
• Coordinate and help deliver boot camps, demo days, investor sessions, and workshops, ensuring seamless
• execution and impactful participant experiences.
• Support with program events and logistics (booking meetings, arranging webinars, booking and
• coordinating transportation).
• Engage with stakeholders — including startups, mentors, investors, corporates, and government
• partners — to foster collaboration and program success.

3. Reporting and Presentation Development

• Develop compelling presentations to effectively communicate project outcomes, insights, and impact to
• stakeholders.
• Prepare visually engaging reports, incorporating charts, infographics, and other visual aids to convey
• complex data clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Regularly present findings to stakeholders, providing updates on project milestones, impact, and any
• recommended program adjustments.
• Perform other applicable tasks and duties assigned within the realm of the employee’s knowledge, skills
• and abilities in the field of his/her position”.

Competencies

• The ideal candidate demonstrates strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex
• information into clear and actionable insights.
• He/She possesses excellent organizational and multitasking
• abilities, ensuring effective management of multiple projects within deadlines.
• Strong communication skills are essential, enabling the candidate to engage with diverse stakeholders
• and present data-driven insights in a clear and accessible way.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and experience with data visualization
• tools are required.
• A collaborative mindset, attention to detail, and adaptability in a dynamic environment are key success
• factors in this role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of innovation ecosystems, entrepreneurship, or research development
• programs.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Statistics, Business Administration, Innovation
• Management, or a related discipline is required.

Experience

• A minimum of 5 years of professional experience in innovation program/project management required.
• Preferable proven track record in designing, implementing, and monitoring innovation programs,
• including reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) and outcomes.