Science Officer - Technology Transfer

Job Description

Requirements

• i. Sound knowledge of technology transfer processes, including licensing, adaptation, incubation, and
• commercialization pathways.
• ii. Working knowledge of intellectual property rights regimes and their application to indigenous
• knowledge and innovations.
• iii. Ability to conduct technology needs assessments, audits, feasibility appraisals, and monitoring and
• evaluation of technology projects.
• iv. Proficiency in data management, report writing, and preparation of policy briefs and technical
• advisories.
• v. Competence in standard ICT applications (word processing, spreadsheets, presentations, databases).

Responsibilities

• 1. Identify, document, and profile indigenous knowledge, technologies, and innovations with potential for
• development, adaptation, and commercialization.
• 2. Facilitate the transfer, adaptation, and diffusion of appropriate technologies (both local and foreign) to
• end users, including industry, SMEs, farmers, and communities.
• 3. Conduct technology needs assessments and technology audits across priority sectors to inform
• technology acquisition and adaptation strategies.
• 4. Appraise proposed technology transfer agreements, licences, and joint ventures to ensure alignment
• with national interests and STI policy.
• 5. Support innovators, researchers, and institutions in the protection and management of intellectual
• property arising from indigenous science and technology, in liaison with URSB and related bodies.
• 6. Establish and maintain linkages between research institutions, academia, industry, and communities to
• promote uptake and commercialization of research outputs.
• 7. Organize and participate in technology exhibitions, innovation fairs, demonstrations, and awareness
• programmes to promote indigenous technologies.
• 8. Maintain a database/inventory of technologies developed, transferred, or adapted in Uganda, and
• monitor their performance and impact.
• 9. Prepare technical reports, policy briefs, and advisories on technology transfer trends, barriers, and
• opportunities to inform Council decision-making.
• 10. Mobilize and support access to funding, incubation, and business development services for promising
• indigenous technologies and innovators.
• 11. Monitor and evaluate technology transfer and adaptation projects supported or facilitated by the Council.
• 12. Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor.