Strathmore University has announced several career opportunities across academic, administrative, and project-based departments. These openings present a valuable opportunity for professionals, scholars, programme managers, and early-career academics seeking to work within one of Kenya’s leading higher learning institutions.
The advertised positions span faculty support, doctoral training, programme leadership, business advisory, and monitoring and evaluation. Candidates interested in university administration, entrepreneurship development, SME growth support, or academic advancement may find suitable opportunities among the vacancies currently open.
Below is a detailed breakdown of all the advertised positions, their responsibilities, and application deadlines.
1. Manager, Faculty Information Management Services
Application Deadline: 27th May 2026
The Manager, Faculty Information Management Services position is designed for an individual who will support faculty members in enhancing instructional effectiveness while aligning teaching outcomes with the university’s broader academic and strategic priorities.
The role sits at the intersection of academic support, instructional quality, faculty development, and institutional effectiveness. It requires close collaboration with lecturers, faculty leaders, and academic departments to strengthen delivery systems and improve the overall learning experience.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide training and instructional guidance to faculty members on effective teaching methodologies.
- Support lecturers in improving instructional delivery and classroom engagement.
- Facilitate capacity-building initiatives related to faculty information systems and academic processes.
- Guide faculty teams on instructional effectiveness aligned with institutional strategic goals.
- Coordinate support services related to faculty academic information management.
- Develop systems that improve communication and efficiency between faculty and administrative departments.
- Support implementation of academic quality improvement initiatives.
- Monitor faculty support frameworks and recommend improvements where necessary.
- Ensure alignment between instructional practices and university academic standards.
- Offer technical and operational support on academic systems relevant to faculty operations.
This role is suitable for professionals passionate about academic excellence, faculty empowerment, and improving teaching quality within higher education.
2. Doctoral Fellow, Doctoral Academy
Application Deadline: 31st May 2026
The Doctoral Fellow will support the operations of the Doctoral Academy through programme coordination, academic administration, and research support. The position offers structured professional exposure to doctoral training and faculty development within the university environment.
The fellowship forms part of the university’s broader academic pipeline designed to nurture emerging scholars interested in long-term academic careers and doctoral advancement.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Provide administrative support to the Doctoral Academy in executing its mandate.
- Work closely with the Associate Director in coordinating doctoral training activities.
- Support implementation of programmes aimed at strengthening research capacity across the university.
- Coordinate schedules, meetings, workshops, and doctoral-related academic events.
- Assist in managing academic records, programme documentation, and internal reporting.
- Support collection, organization, and analysis of data related to doctoral training and scholarly productivity.
- Prepare reports and summaries related to doctoral programmes and research activities.
- Provide coordination support for academic development initiatives.
- Assist with communication between doctoral fellows, faculty, and university leadership.
- Support the development of systems that enhance doctoral training pathways and research output.
This opportunity is ideal for early-career scholars seeking practical exposure to academic development and doctoral programme management.
3. Graduate Assistant
Application Deadline: 2nd June 2026
The Graduate Assistant position focuses on supporting faculty members in course delivery and classroom instruction. It offers hands-on experience in teaching support while contributing to student learning and academic operations.
The role provides an excellent pathway for graduates interested in academia, teaching, research, or future postgraduate studies.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Support faculty members in delivering assigned courses.
- Assist with grading assignments, coursework, tests, and academic assessments.
- Monitor student progress and course participation.
- Lead discussion sessions where assigned.
- Offer academic support to students during office hours.
- Respond to student queries regarding coursework and course materials.
- Assist in preparation of teaching materials and instructional resources.
- Support classroom administration and coordination of academic activities.
- Maintain academic records relevant to assigned courses.
- Perform clerical and administrative tasks associated with course instruction.
- Coordinate with faculty members on student learning support activities.
The role provides practical academic experience while strengthening teaching and classroom management exposure.
4. Project Director
Application Deadline: 4th June 2026
The Project Director will lead the strategic implementation and growth of the Financial Inclusion Fund – SBDC Pilot Programme. The programme focuses on supporting entrepreneurs and SMEs across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties.
The position carries responsibility for strategic oversight, stakeholder engagement, programme expansion, and delivery of measurable impact for business development and financial inclusion.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead strategic delivery of the Financial Inclusion Fund – SBDC Pilot Programme.
- Provide overall leadership for programme implementation across the target counties.
- Oversee programme growth and future national expansion planning.
- Build a scalable delivery model for wider implementation across Kenya.
- Provide strategic direction to project teams and implementation partners.
- Lead stakeholder management and institutional partnerships.
- Ensure programme objectives are achieved within agreed timelines.
- Guide resource allocation and strategic planning for programme activities.
- Monitor overall performance and impact of the entrepreneurship support programme.
- Support development of systems that strengthen SME growth and financial inclusion.
- Represent the programme in strategic engagements with key stakeholders and partners.
- Oversee delivery of support services to high-potential entrepreneurs across participating counties.
This role is suited for senior professionals experienced in programme leadership, entrepreneurship development, and strategic project management.
5. Project Coordinator
Application Deadline: 4th June 2026
The Project Coordinator will oversee day-to-day execution of programme activities under the Financial Inclusion Fund – SBDC Pilot Programme.
The role focuses on operational implementation, field coordination, activity management, and ensuring all programme outputs are delivered efficiently across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Coordinate day-to-day programme implementation activities.
- Manage field operations across all target counties.
- Coordinate project teams and ensure smooth execution of programme workplans.
- Support delivery of diagnostic, advisory, coaching, and market linkage support to SMEs.
- Track implementation progress across all programme phases.
- Translate strategic plans into operational action.
- Resolve implementation and logistical challenges in the field.
- Ensure timely delivery of programme milestones and outputs.
- Coordinate stakeholder communication and programme scheduling.
- Support preparation of progress reports and operational updates.
- Monitor implementation quality across programme activities.
- Ensure consistency in programme delivery across all participating counties.
This position is ideal for professionals experienced in programme operations, field execution, and multi-county project coordination.
6. County Business Advisor
Application Deadline: 4th June 2026
The County Business Advisor will provide technical advisory support to SMEs participating in the Financial Inclusion Fund – SBDC Pilot Programme.
The role focuses on strengthening business performance, improving financial management, and supporting enterprise growth through structured coaching and business advisory services.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and deliver advisory support services to SMEs.
- Conduct business diagnostics for participating enterprises.
- Provide structured coaching and mentorship to SME owners.
- Support enterprises in strengthening business performance and operational efficiency.
- Offer technical assistance in financial management and business growth planning.
- Guide entrepreneurs on improving business systems and sustainability.
- Provide tailored recommendations based on enterprise needs and performance gaps.
- Support implementation of growth strategies for participating SMEs.
- Strengthen capacity of enterprises in financial planning and business development.
- Track business progress and support performance improvement interventions.
- Work closely with programme teams to ensure advisory services are delivered effectively.
- Contribute to improved growth outcomes for 150 supported enterprises.
This role supports practical business development and enterprise strengthening at county level.
7. M&E Officer
Application Deadline: 4th June 2026
The Monitoring & Evaluation Officer will oversee the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning system for the Financial Inclusion Fund – SBDC Pilot Programme.
The role focuses on data systems, evidence generation, programme learning, performance tracking, and impact reporting.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Design and manage the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) framework.
- Oversee programme-wide data collection systems across Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, and Mombasa counties.
- Ensure quality and consistency of data collected during implementation.
- Analyze programme performance data across all project phases.
- Generate evidence related to SME growth, employment creation, and business formalization.
- Prepare monitoring reports, dashboards, and impact summaries.
- Support programme decision-making through data-driven insights.
- Provide accurate reporting for funders and stakeholders.
- Monitor programme indicators and measure performance against targets.
- Support adaptive learning and continuous programme improvement.
- Strengthen reporting systems for future national scale-up of the SBDC model.
- Ensure timely submission of monitoring and evaluation reports.
This opportunity is well suited for professionals experienced in programme monitoring, impact measurement, data analysis, and learning systems.
Working at Strathmore University
These vacancies reflect the university’s continued investment in academic excellence, research development, entrepreneurship support, and institutional growth.
Whether a candidate is interested in academia, programme leadership, research support, or SME development, the current openings provide diverse pathways to contribute to impactful work in Kenya.
Applicants are encouraged to review each position carefully and submit applications before the stated deadlines.
Application Deadlines Summary
- Manager, Faculty Information Management Services – 27th May 2026
- Doctoral Fellow, Doctoral Academy – 31st May 2026
- Graduate Assistant – 2nd June 2026
- Project Director – 4th June 2026
- Project Coordinator – 4th June 2026
- County Business Advisor – 4th June 2026
- M&E Officer – 4th June 2026
