Strathmore University has announced multiple career opportunities across its hospitality services division and the Strathmore University Business School (SBS), targeting professionals in food service, development programming, data analytics, communications, and investment management. These roles present an opportunity to contribute to a leading academic institution while supporting both operational excellence within university facilities and transformative development initiatives within pastoralist communities in Kenya.
This recruitment drive reflects the institution’s commitment to high service standards, evidence-based program implementation, and inclusive economic development. The available positions span entry-level operational roles to specialized program and strategic management functions, offering a diverse range of career pathways.
The following is a comprehensive overview of all advertised positions, including detailed job descriptions, responsibilities, and role expectations.
WAITER / WAITRESS
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 23rd March 2026
The Waiter/Waitress plays a frontline service role within the university’s dining facilities and events operations. The position focuses on delivering efficient, courteous, and professional food and beverage services to students, staff, and guests, ensuring a high standard of customer experience.
The jobholder is expected to maintain a clean and well-organized dining environment while facilitating timely service delivery. The role requires attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Waiter/Waitress is responsible for receiving and attending to guests in a professional and welcoming manner, ensuring that all service interactions reflect the institution’s standards of hospitality. This includes presenting menus, explaining meal options where necessary, and accurately taking food and beverage orders.
The role involves coordinating with kitchen staff to ensure timely preparation and delivery of meals. The jobholder must monitor service timelines and ensure that meals are served promptly and correctly, minimizing delays and service errors.
Maintaining cleanliness and order within dining areas is a critical responsibility. This includes setting up tables, clearing used dishes, and ensuring that all service areas remain tidy and well-arranged throughout operational hours.
The Waiter/Waitress is also expected to handle basic customer inquiries, address minor service concerns, and escalate issues where necessary to ensure customer satisfaction.
Additionally, the role requires adherence to food safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling of food items, maintaining personal cleanliness, and ensuring compliance with institutional and regulatory guidelines.
STEWARD ATTENDANT
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 23rd March 2026
The Steward Attendant supports the kitchen and food service operations by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. This role is essential in ensuring that kitchen operations run smoothly and comply with food safety regulations.
The jobholder works closely with chefs and service staff to provide clean utensils, equipment, and workspaces, thereby enabling efficient food preparation and service delivery.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Steward Attendant is responsible for washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment promptly and efficiently to ensure continuous availability for kitchen operations. This includes handling dishwashing equipment and ensuring proper sanitation procedures are followed.
The role involves cleaning and sanitizing kitchen surfaces, floors, storage areas, and equipment to maintain a hygienic working environment. The jobholder must ensure that all cleaning activities meet established food safety and sanitation standards.
The Steward Attendant also supports waste management processes, including proper disposal of kitchen waste and recycling where applicable, while maintaining cleanliness in waste disposal areas.
Ensuring that clean utensils and equipment are properly stored and readily accessible for use is a key aspect of the role. The jobholder must organize kitchen items systematically to support efficient workflow.
The position further requires assisting in basic food preparation tasks as directed by kitchen staff, particularly during peak service periods, while maintaining hygiene standards at all times.
CATERING CHEF
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 23rd March 2026
The Catering Chef is responsible for the planning, preparation, and execution of meals for catered events, functions, and special occasions within the university. This role involves overseeing the entire catering process, from menu development to final presentation.
The jobholder ensures that all catering services meet high-quality standards and align with event requirements while maintaining compliance with food safety regulations.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Catering Chef is tasked with designing menus tailored to specific events, taking into account dietary requirements, event themes, and client preferences. This includes selecting ingredients, planning portion sizes, and ensuring cost-effective meal production.
The role involves supervising kitchen staff involved in catering operations, assigning tasks, and ensuring that all team members adhere to established procedures and timelines.
The jobholder is responsible for overseeing food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality standards and presented appropriately for events.
Maintaining strict adherence to food safety and hygiene standards is a core responsibility. The Catering Chef must ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies throughout all stages of food preparation and service.
The role also includes coordinating logistics for catered events, including food transportation, setup, and service arrangements, to ensure seamless execution of functions.
In addition, the Catering Chef is expected to monitor inventory levels, manage food supplies, and minimize waste through efficient planning and utilization of resources.
GENDER SPECIALIST – STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (SBS)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 27th March 2026
The Gender Specialist will lead the integration of gender equity and social inclusion within pastoralist livestock development programs implemented by the Strathmore University Business School.
This role is central to advancing gender transformation by ensuring equitable access to resources, services, and opportunities for women, men, and youth within pastoralist communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Gender Specialist is responsible for designing and implementing gender-responsive strategies that promote inclusion and equity across all program activities. This includes integrating gender considerations into program planning, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation.
The role involves conducting gender analyses to identify barriers to participation and developing interventions that address these challenges in culturally sensitive ways.
The jobholder works closely with pastoralist communities to promote inclusive practices, ensuring that program interventions respect local norms while fostering equitable participation and benefit-sharing.
The position requires collaboration with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to mainstream gender considerations across all project components, including capacity building, resource allocation, and decision-making processes.
The Gender Specialist is also responsible for developing tools, guidelines, and training materials that support gender integration and for facilitating training sessions for staff and community stakeholders.
Monitoring and reporting on gender-related outcomes is a key aspect of the role, including tracking progress toward gender equity goals and documenting lessons learned to inform future programming.
COMMUNICATIONS, EVENTS, AND STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT COORDINATOR – SBS
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 27th March 2026
The Communications, Events, and Stakeholder Engagement Coordinator is responsible for developing and implementing strategic communication initiatives and managing stakeholder relationships to enhance the visibility and impact of the pastoralist program.
The role focuses on ensuring that program achievements, evidence, and community voices are effectively communicated to a wide range of stakeholders.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Coordinator is tasked with developing and executing communication strategies that align with program objectives and enhance stakeholder engagement. This includes managing content creation, media relations, and digital communication channels.
The role involves organizing and coordinating high-impact events, including workshops, conferences, and community engagements, ensuring effective planning and execution.
The jobholder is responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders, including government agencies, donors, private sector partners, and development organizations.
The position requires the development of communication materials such as reports, briefs, newsletters, and multimedia content that effectively convey program outcomes and impact.
The Coordinator also ensures that stakeholder feedback is captured and integrated into program planning and implementation to enhance responsiveness and effectiveness.
Additionally, the role involves monitoring communication performance and adjusting strategies to maximize reach and engagement.
BUSINESS INSIGHTS AND DATA COORDINATOR – SBS
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 27th March 2026
The Business Insights and Data Coordinator supports data-driven decision-making within the pastoralist program by managing data systems, generating insights, and strengthening market intelligence.
The role focuses on transforming complex datasets into actionable insights that inform program strategy and improve outcomes for pastoralist communities.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Coordinator is responsible for managing data collection, storage, and analysis processes to ensure accuracy, reliability, and accessibility of program data.
The role involves analyzing data related to livestock value chains, market trends, and program performance to generate insights that support decision-making.
The jobholder develops dashboards, reports, and visualization tools that present data in a clear and actionable format for stakeholders.
The position requires collaboration with program teams to identify data needs and ensure that data systems align with program objectives.
The Coordinator also supports the development of market intelligence systems that provide real-time information on livestock markets and related economic activities.
Ensuring data quality, integrity, and compliance with data management standards is a critical responsibility of the role.
INVESTMENT MANAGER – STRATHMORE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS SCHOOL (SBS)
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Application Deadline: 30th March 2026
The Investment Manager plays a strategic role in driving investment into Kenya’s livestock sector by identifying and securing co-investment opportunities.
The role requires strong financial expertise, industry knowledge, and the ability to build and maintain strategic partnerships that support sustainable sector growth.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The Investment Manager is responsible for identifying investment opportunities within the livestock sector, including potential partnerships, funding sources, and co-investment arrangements.
The role involves conducting financial analysis, due diligence, and investment appraisals to assess the viability and impact of proposed investments.
The jobholder is tasked with developing investment strategies that align with program objectives and contribute to long-term sustainability.
The position requires building and managing relationships with investors, financial institutions, development partners, and private sector stakeholders.
The Investment Manager also supports the structuring and negotiation of investment deals, ensuring favorable terms and alignment with program goals.
Monitoring and evaluating investment performance is a key responsibility, including tracking returns, impact metrics, and risk factors.
The role further involves providing strategic advice on financial planning and resource mobilization to support program expansion and sustainability.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested candidates are expected to submit their applications through the official Strathmore University recruitment platform before the respective deadlines indicated for each position. Applicants are encouraged to review each role carefully and ensure that their applications align with the outlined responsibilities.
