Programs and Operations Lead, Innovation and Incubation Center

United States International University - Africa (USIU-Africa)

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County: Nairobi
Sub-county: Kasarani
Role: Other role
Category: Other
Employment: Contract
Deadline: 20 Nov 2026

About the job

USIU-Africa is recruiting a Programs and Operations Lead for its Innovation and Incubation Center. The lead will coordinate the center's programmes, including the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund, from onboarding and mentorship to pitching, showcases and graduation. The job covers tracking scholars and funding processes, coaching students and startups, managing programme data and reports, and coordinating mentors, trainers and partners.

Key responsibilities

Coordinate programme activities and keep them on schedule
Run the scholars' entrepreneurship fund across its pathways
Coach and mentor scholars, students and startups
Manage programme operations, data, records and reports
Coordinate mentors, trainers and partners

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in business, entrepreneurship, project management, development studies or a related field
At least 3 years in programme coordination, entrepreneurship development or project management
Experience running entrepreneurship programmes from start to close
Good coaching, organisation and reporting skills

How to apply

Apply through the careers page on USIU-Africa's website with a CV and cover letter. Applications close on 20 November 2026.

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