Programs and Operations Lead

United States International University – USIU Africa is hiring for the Programs and Operations Lead position in Nairobi. This is a full time, senior level role. Qualification level: PhD; experience: 0 – 4 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.

Key Responsibilities

Program Implementation and Delivery

Mastercard Foundation Scholars Program Scholars Entrepreneurship Fund (SEF 2.0) Implementation and Coordination

Track scholar participation and progression throughout the program.

Coaching, Mentorship and Pathway Alignment

Program Operations, Monitoring and Reporting

Track program activities, participation, milestones, outputs and outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the coordination and implementation of programs and activities within the Innovation and Incubation Center.
• Coordinate key program activities including mobilization, onboarding, induction, mentorship, coaching, pitching, showcases, graduation and other activities as required.
• Ensure planned activities, milestones and deliverables are achieved within agreed timelines and quality standards.
• Coordinate implementation teams and follow up on outstanding actions to support effective program delivery.

Requirements

• It offers 24 degree programs from undergraduate to doctoral level, all of which are accredited in Kenya and…

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