Partnership and Linkages Lead

United States International University – USIU Africa is hiring for the Partnership and Linkages Lead position in Nairobi. This is a full time, senior level role. Qualification level: PhD; experience: 5 – 9 yrs. United States International University – Africa is located in the Kasarani area, off Thika Road in the suburb of Kenya’s capital city of Nairobi. Applications close on 20 November 2026.

The university is an independent, not-for-profit institution serving 6512 students representing 69 nationalities.

It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and the United States of America.

The ideal candidate will build and manage the Center’s relationships with industry, government, investors, development partners, and other academic institutions.

Key responsibilities

• Strategic Partnerships Development
• Develop and implement a partnership strategy aligned with the Center’s and the University’s strategic goals.
• Identify, approach, and secure partnerships with corporates, SMEs, government agencies, NGOs, development partners, and innovation hubs.
• Negotiate and draft MoUs, sponsorship agreements, and collaboration frameworks, working with the University’s legal office.
• Represent the Center at conferences, forums, and networking events to raise its profile.
• Industry and Ecosystem Linkages…

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