Partnerships / Innovation Analyst – Housing and Real Estate Sector

Role purpose:

Support private-sector, advisory panel, and innovation ecosystem engagement for Quwat and the Housing & Real Estate Sandbox.

Key responsibilities:

● Map and maintain a database of developers, PropTech firms, banks, escrow providers, REIT/fractional platforms, architects, urban planners, legal-tech firms, and construction-tech players.
● Coordinate advisory panel meetings, working groups, and stakeholder workshops.
● Research local and global housing innovation models, including verified marketplaces, escrow, digital title, e-conveyancing, rental platforms, REITs and tokenized property pilots.
● Support design of sandbox use cases and private-sector onboarding criteria.
● Prepare short concept notes, partner briefs, and innovation opportunity papers.
● Track partner commitments, proposals, and follow-ups.
● Support communication between PDA shared services, private firms, and sector leadership.
● Maintain a pipeline of startup/private-sector solutions relevant to Quwat.

Required profile:

• Bachelor's degree in project management, business, economics, data analytics/ computer science and/or related field (PMP or similar certification preferred).

● 3–5 years’ experience in innovation, partnerships, startup ecosystem, real estate, fintech, PropTech, consulting or policy research.
● Strong research and presentation skills.
● Able to engage private-sector founders and senior stakeholders professionally.
● Good understanding of digital platforms, APIs, fintech or real estate innovation preferred.