Experience:

5 years required

Skills:

Business Development, English, Thai

Job type:

Full-time

• Support the Southeast Asia Hub s projects in designing and implementing innovative and entrepreneurial activities (e.g., developing products, social enterprises, startups, value chains and business partnerships) that generate co-benefits for nature and people.
• Monitor and identify emerging innovation trends, business opportunities and market developments relevant to the Southeast Asia Hub s project portfolio.
• Lead the innovation process, including ideation, development, prototyping and launch ...
• Analyze the scaling potential of the Southeast Asia Hub s project portfolio, develop and lead scaling strategies and document outcomes effectively.
• Identify potential funding streams from the private sector and philanthropic sources (particularly in Southeast Asia) to secure long-term sustainable funding for partners.
• Organize capacity-building activities related to entrepreneurship and innovation for Southeast Asia Hub staff, partner organizations, small-scale entrepreneurs and local communities.
• Represent the Southeast Asia Hub in Wyss Academy s global innovation team, contribute to strengthening Wyss Academy s long-term innovation capacity and support the implementation of global innovation projects within the Southeast Asia Hub.
• Contribute to the development, implementation and management of projects and activities under the Southeast Asia Hub.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Wyss Academy Southeast Asia Regional Hub Director and Senior Advisor..
• The Entrepreneurship and Innovation Officer will have the following essential and desirable qualifications and experience:.
• Essential.
• Master s degree in business, commerce, social entrepreneurship, environmental entrepreneurship, innovation, ecological economics or a related field.
• Minimum of five years of experience in a similar position, particularly in Thailand and Lao PDR.
• Proven experience in sustainability entrepreneurship principles and practices.
• Demonstrated ability to develop business plans and roadmaps with clear strategies, goals and financial projections for execution and scaling.
• Practical experience in product development.
• Track record of developing, accelerating and championing social enterprises that support local communities and sustainable development goals.
• Experience in providing entrepreneurial and innovation support, as well as capacity-building.
• Willingness to work in an international setting with frequent domestic and international travel.
• Self-motivated, passionate, collaborative and impact-driven personality with strong teamwork skills.
• Excellent networking, engagement and communication abilities, with a proven track record of building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders from diverse sectors (academic, public, private), cultural backgrounds and languages.
• Adeptness in meaningful and sensitive community engagement, including the use of inclusive and participatory approaches.
• Fluency in English and Thai, both spoken and written.
• Thai nationality..
• Desirable.
• Experience in leading innovation and co-creation processes.
• Knowledge of patenting processes or other forms of intellectual property protection in the region.
• Experience in improving gender equality, social inclusion and equity.
• Proficiency in Lao and/or Chinese languages..
• RECOFTC s core values.
• Embrace innovation.
• Adapt to and learn from challenges.
• Nurture commitment, responsibility and ownership.
• Collaborate with partners and stakeholders.
• Commit to sustainability.
• Cultivate participation, gender equality and social inclusion.
• Prioritize wellbeing..
• How to apply.
• Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter. The cover letter should explain why the candidate is suitable for the position, include salary expectations and provide the current contact details of three referees, including recent supervisors. To apply, please click "Apply Now" or go through this application link >> https://recoftc.freshteam.com/jobs/BGhKf2umAzWl/entrepreneurship-and-innovation-officer.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. RECOFTC offers a competitive compensation package. For more information about RECOFTC, please visit our website at https://www.recoftc.org/.
• RECOFTC is committed to non-discrimination and equal opportunity. Applicants will not be discriminated against based on ethnicity, religion, age, nationality, physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, colour, marital status, medical condition, or any other classification protected by RECOFTC's values and code of conduct. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified disabled applicants to participate in the application process. If you require special accommodation, please inform RECOFTC's Human Resources in writing at the time of application. The successful candidate will be selected based on merit. RECOFTC strongly encourages women to apply.