SmartUp and Korimako are together seeking local Innovation Advisors to join our
community and city innovation work in south-east Europe.
We are currently looking for Innovation Advisors to be based in:
- Sarajevo, BiH
- Zagreb, Croatia
Please see the full role description in this pdf, the following is an overview.
By ‘Innovation Advisor,’ we mean individuals who are experienced in helping organizations
implement innovation, and who are passionate about navigating uncertainty to drive
ambitious community change and improve quality of life for all.
Together, we will support local governments in SE Europe to develop their innovation
capacities, embed innovative practices into their organizations through tackling complex
city challenges, and deliver tangible benefits for residents.
These roles will be part of a regional team delivering an exciting new three-year public
sector innovation program. This initiative is already in motion and will offer significant
opportunities to drive meaningful change in the region.
Key activities and responsibilities:
- Acts as a local Innovation Advisor and representative of a regional program
partnership supporting public sector innovation in Southeast Europe. - Works closely with local municipality innovation team – supporting design and
implementation of a portfolio of innovation experiments. - Plans and delivers tailored advice, capacity development, and training on innovation
practices, methodologies, and skills – working as part of a regional team. - Engages in strategic dialogue with senior municipal staff / leadership.
- Leads local learning processes – ensuring data gathering, insights generation, and
program evaluation to inform and refine innovation efforts. - Supports the municipality’s participation in the broader program, ensuring they
meet program goals and effectively engage in cross-program learning and
exchange. - Seeks out and develops partnerships and funding opportunities to sustain, embed,
and expand innovation practices locally and across Southeast Europe. - Participates in regular coordination meetings, program events, and peer learning
activities. - Takes ownership of parts of program reporting, ensuring timely and structured
documentation of key insights, progress, and impact in collaboration with municipal
partners.
If you believe you’re the one we’re looking for, please read the complete job description. Then, express your interest by completing this initial application form and attaching your CV.
