The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education.
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- Project Assistant: Advocacy
- Project Assistant: Capacity Development
- Project Assistant: Communication
- Project Assistant: Accounts and Administration
- Project Administrative Assistant
- Project Coordinator
- Method of Application
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead advocacy and publicity efforts to raise awareness of the network and its activities.
- Initiate and follow through Partnerships and Linkages with organizations that align to the network
- Champion shaping of thoughts for a funds mobilization strategy for the network
- Initiate and follow through engagements towards Funds Mobilization to sustain the network
- Manage the communications with partners ensuring a positive network profile in the innovation space.
- Engage in membership drives and networking to expand the reach of the network.
- Assist in administrative and logistical efforts for the project, ensuring smooth execution of activities.
Person Specifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A master’s degree in international relations, Marketing, or Fundraising is desirable.
- Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in advocacy, partnerships, or fundraising in a regional or international setting. Experience working with donor agencies or managing stakeholder relationships is essential.
Skills:
- Strong networking and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- Ability to develop and execute advocacy campaigns.
- Strategic thinker with the ability to create and maintain partnerships across sectors.
- Knowledge of the African innovation landscape and donor environment is an advantage.
- Personal Attributes: Persuasive, outgoing, highly motivated, and skilled at fostering collaboration.
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate the Implementation of capacity-building programs for member agencies.
- Facilitate peer learning opportunities and knowledge exchange across the network.
- Organize training workshops, seminars, and best practice sharing sessions.
- Develop tools and resources to strengthen the institutional capabilities of member agencies.
- Ensure feedback on training programs is obtained in a timely manner.
- Track and report on the progress of capacity-building activities and monitor their impact.
- Collaborate with partners to enhance learning and development within the network.
Person Specifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a Education or relevant field. A master’s degree in organizational development, Capacity Building, or Innovation Management is an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in capacity building, training program management, or organizational development, preferably in the context of innovation or network-based organizations.
Skills:
- Strong expertise in designing and delivering training programs.
- Knowledge of adult learning principles and capacity-building methodologies.
- Excellent facilitation and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple capacity-building initiatives and adapt to evolving needs.
- Understanding of innovation ecosystems and institutional development.
Personal Attributes:
- Empathetic, collaborative, results-oriented, and passionate about knowledge transfer and institutional growth.
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldMedia / Advertising / Branding  , Project Management 
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the development and maintenance of the network web portal
- Manage the project’s digital presence, including website content, social media, and newsletters.
- Create and disseminate communication materials such as press releases, reports, and brochures.
- Coordinate media relations and serve as a liaison between the project and external stakeholders.
- Support advocacy efforts by managing digital campaigns and producing promotional content.
Person Specifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, Journalism, or a related field. Additional training or certification in digital marketing is an asset.
- Experience: 3-5 years of experience in communications, digital media, or public relations, preferably in development or innovation sectors.
Skills:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in content creation, social media management, and website maintenance (WordPress or similar platforms).
- Strong graphic design and multimedia skills (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) for creating visual content.
- Knowledge of digital marketing strategies, including SEO, email marketing, and online campaigns.
- Experience in managing media relations and communications for donor-funded projects is a plus.
Personal Attributes:
- Creative, adaptable, detail-oriented, with the ability to translate complex ideas into clear, engaging content.
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience3 - 5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial  , Project Management 
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide administrative and logistical support for the project, ensuring smooth execution of activities.
- Draft the financial and program reporting, while Monitoring and tracking project timelines, deliverables, and milestones.
- Assist with project documentation, including preparation of reports, presentations, and meeting minutes.
- Track related activities across work packages and liaise with partner organizations to ensure alignment with KeNIA work package.
- Support project planning, scheduling, and resource allocation.
- Maintain all project and facilitate communication between the network’s governance bodies and members.
Person Specifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in project management, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 3-5 years of experience in project management or coordination, ideally within donor-funded or international development projects.
Skills:
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to handle multiple tasks.
- Proficiency in project management software (e.g., MS Project, Trello, Asana) and office tools.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to track project progress, manage risk, and support problem-solving.
- Knowledge of project management methodologies and tools is an advantage.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organized, proactive, team-oriented, with a problem-solving mindset and the ability to work under pressure.
- These Project Officer roles will support critical functions within the Network of National Innovation Agencies in Africa project, ensuring its financial integrity, effective communication, and seamless project management
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience1 - 2 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial  , Project Management 
Key Responsibilities:
Provide support to the project team in all aspects of the project including but not limited to reviewing, planning, reporting, communicating, and logistical support during all project activities.
Person Specifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in project management, Accounts, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Certification in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2) is an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 1-2 years of experience in project administration or coordination, accounting or financ
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProject Management 
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise the establishment and establishment and operation of the network office
- Oversee the implementation governance, membership and management structures, policies, and procedures.
- Ensure smooth administrative operations and coordination across the network.
- Coordinate governance-related meetings, including the preparation of agendas, minutes, and follow-up actions.
- Provide administrative support for decision-making processes and ensure compliance with governance standards.
- Manage reporting mechanisms and ensure compliance with governance standards and appraising of the funders.
- Oversee the development and execution of support team roles (advocacy, partnership, fundraising, communication, reporting etc.)
- Supervise the implementation of a framework for capacity-building programs (workshops, seminars, peer-learning) for network member agencies including needs assessment, identification of facilitators, experts, review of curriculum, toolkits, resources and management of the delivery.
- Facilitate decision-making processes and provide support for steering committee functions.
- Supervise the project assistants
Person Specifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field. A master’s degree in management, Governance, or Public Policy is an added advantage.
- Experience: At least 5 years of experience in developing and implementing public policy, governance, operations, or project management within a similar institutional or innovation setting. Experience in network or membership-based organizations is a plus.
Skills:
- Strong understanding of governance frameworks and administrative management.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
- Strong leadership and decision-making capabilities.
- Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and maintain transparency.
- Knowledge of African innovation ecosystems and governance structures is an asset.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
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