JOB DETAILS:
YOYA Technologies Limited is a leading software entity in Uganda, dedicated to developing innovative approaches in revenue collection, accountability, and digital transformation.
Our core values — Continuous Improvement, Integrity, Responsibility, and Respect — drive everything we do. We are committed to fostering a customer-centric culture that collaborates with partners to position our customers for competitive advantage and enhanced business experiences.

Job Summary
As the Supervisor of Research and Innovation, you will lead our R&D team in developing new solutions and technologies. This role requires a proactive leader with an innovation mindset, capable of transforming emerging trends into viable products and services.

Key Responsibilities:
• Technology Innovation: Lead the research into new technologies (Machine Learning, Internet of Things) and assess their impact on our business.
• Project Management: Manage all innovation projects from concept to execution, ensuring timely and successful delivery.

• Collaboration: Work closely with head of department, product development, and industry partners to ensure alignment between innovative solutions and market needs.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Develop relationships with academic institutions and tech partners to foster collaboration on research initiatives. Attend industry conferences to network and gather insights.

• Market Analysis: Conduct market assessments to inform strategic decisions and prioritize innovation efforts. Analyze competitor offerings to identify gaps in the market that our innovations can fill.

• Innovation Mindset: A passion for technology and a record of accomplishment of driving innovative projects, such as developing a new software solution that improved operational efficiency.

• Reporting: Prepare and present reports on innovation outcomes and business development metrics to senior management, highlighting successful initiatives and areas for improvement. Using IT applications preferably Ming, power point.

Qualifications:
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Economics or related field. A Master’s degree preferred.
Working Experience:
• 3+ years in business development or research roles in the IT sector, with at least 2 years in a supervisory position.
• Experience in applying research methodologies and emerging trends such as the Internet of Things and Big data.

Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and proficiency in project management tools.