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MineTech Hub Manager

UNDPLusaka,Zambia
Position:Professional | NPSA-9Deadline:4 Sep 2026 (5 days left)Job ID:36541Posted on:27 Aug 2026 (3 days ago)
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Job Description

UNDP seeks an NPSA-9 MineTech Hub Manager in Lusaka to provide strategic and operational leadership for Timbuktoo’s pan-African mining-technology innovation hub. The manager will shape the hub strategy, value proposition and annual workplan; lead entrepreneurship and innovation programmes; develop government, investor, university and corporate partnerships; coordinate development services and f...

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Mid

Minimum experience

2 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Postgraduate degree

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Lead annual planning and hub operational management
  • Develop the MineTech Hub strategy and value proposition
  • Coordinate innovation ecosystem and startup programmes
  • Develop Development Services and stakeholder partnerships
  • Manage financial planning, KPIs and risk
  • Report strategic progress to Timbuktoo and UNDP teams

Role Requirements

  • Advanced degree in business administration, public administration, economics, international development, innovation management, engineering or related field
  • At least two years innovation-hub, incubator, accelerator or entrepreneurship-ecosystem management with master degree, or four years with bachelor degree
  • Mining or mining technology experience
  • English fluency

Desired Criteria

  • African innovation ecosystems
  • Startup financing models
  • UN or UNDP system experience
  • Negotiation and representation skills

Skills

Tools and Technologies

Additional Information

  • Tier 1 and 2 UNDP/UNCDF/UNV applicant process

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNDP Careers, on 27 Aug 2026.