The University of Nairobi is seeking a highly qualified Project Manager to lead and oversee various innovation, research, training, and community initiatives. This role requires a strategic thinker who can coordinate effectively between internal teams, external partners, and donor organizations to ensure project success and institutional compliance.
Duties and Responsibilities
Project Oversight: Plan, initiate, and manage multiple projects across innovation, research, training, and community initiatives.
Stakeholder Coordination: Act as the primary point of contact for internal teams, external partners, donors, and stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution.
Risk Management: Proactively monitor risks, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement effective solutions to ensure timely delivery.
Compliance: Ensure all project activities comply with donor requirements, institutional policies, and international reporting standards.
Team Collaboration: Facilitate effective team collaboration, internal communication, and maintain rigorous documentation throughout the project life cycle.
Performance Tracking: Track Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and deliver actionable insights for continuous project improvement.
Job Specifications
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Project Management, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine, Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
Master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
Experience: Proven experience managing medium- to large-scale projects.
Technical Proficiency: High proficiency in project management tools such as Trello, Asana, Jira, and MS Project.
Soft Skills: Exceptional organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
Notes for Applicants
Applicants should state their current designations, salaries, and other benefits attached to those designations.
The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
Late applications will not be considered.
How to Apply
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume of maximum two pages (giving details of qualifications, experience, and three referees with telephone and email contacts) to gainstudy@uonbi.ac.ke.
Applications should be forwarded as one single PDF file addressed to:
The Director, Human Resource,University of Nairobi.
Closing Date: Monday, May 11, 2026
How to Apply
Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates, and a resume of maximum two pages (giving details of qualifications, experience, and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts) to gainstudy@uonbi.ac.ke.
Instructions:
Combine all documents into one single PDF file.
Address the application to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.
State your current designation, salary, and other benefits.
Ensure the application letter bears the reference code indicated in the advertisement.
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