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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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