Project Support Officer – Business Development – Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB) | Job Description

About Uganda Registration Services Bureau (URSB)

Position Overview

Job Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct IP valuation exercises under the guidance of supervisors.
• Collect, organize, and verify required valuation information including:
  • Financial data
  • Market information
  • Technical information
  • Industry data
• Support preparation of IP valuation reports.
• Prepare valuation data tables and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate records of valuation assignments.
• Update client files and divisional databases.

2. IP Commercialization and Business Development

• Support identification of intellectual property commercialization opportunities.
• Assist in documenting potential business opportunities.
• Prepare commercialization documents including:
  • Commercialization briefs
  • Business cases
  • Licensing proposals
• Support business matching activities between innovators and potential partners.
• Maintain records of:
  • Commercialization projects
  • Licensing arrangements
  • Partnership contacts

3. Research and Market Analysis

• Conduct desktop research on:
  • IP valuation trends
  • Market data
  • Industry benchmarks
  • Sector analysis
• Analyze research findings and compile useful information.
• Support development of commercialization strategies.
• Provide research insights for valuation reports and business decisions.

4. Business Support Hub Operations

• Provide administrative and logistical support for:
  • Business matching events
  • Workshops
  • Client meetings
  • Innovation support activities
• Coordinate activities to support smooth project implementation.
• Support engagement with innovators, entrepreneurs, and business stakeholders.

5. Data Management and Reporting

• Maintain divisional databases and knowledge management systems.
• Organize filing systems and project documentation.
• Gather and process data for:
  • Management reports
  • Performance statistics
  • Monitoring reports
• Maintain accurate business development records.
• Support preparation of operational reports.

6. Client Engagement and Awareness Activities

• Organize client sensitization sessions.
• Support outreach activities and awareness events.
• Prepare communication materials including:
  • Presentations
  • Information materials
  • Handouts
• Engage clients professionally and provide business support information.
• Promote awareness of IP commercialization opportunities.

7. Additional Responsibilities

• Perform any other duties assigned by management.
• Support continuous improvement of business development processes.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications and Requirements

• Business Administration
• Marketing
• Finance
• Commerce
• Quantitative Economics
• Economics
• Accounting
• Law
• Engineering
• Related fields

Professional Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in Business Development.

• Intellectual property management
• Innovation support
• Commercialization projects
• Market research
• Business advisory services
• Corporate partnerships

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Strong research abilities.
• Knowledge management skills.
• Ability to analyze market and business information.
• Strong data interpretation skills.
• Ability to prepare analytical reports.

• Understanding of business development processes.
• Customer relationship management skills.
• Business case preparation skills.
• Commercialization knowledge.
• Stakeholder engagement skills.

• Excellent report writing skills.
• Ability to prepare professional business documents.
• Strong record management abilities.
• Attention to accuracy and detail.

Behavioral Competencies

• Effective communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Customer-focused approach.
• Excellent time management.
• Ability to work with different stakeholders.
• Confidentiality and professionalism.
• Ethics and integrity.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong organizational skills.

Career Growth Opportunities

• Business Development Officer
• Innovation Support Specialist
• IP Commercialization Specialist
• Business Analyst
• Partnerships Officer
• Project Manager
• Entrepreneurship Development Specialist

How to Apply