Innovation and Incubation Officer
2026-04-12T21:57:09+00:00
KCA University (KCAU)
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https://www.kcau.ac.ke/
FULL_TIME
Town Campus
Nairobi
00100
Kenya
Education, and Training
Education, Business Operations, Management
2026-04-26T17:00:00+00:00
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Background
KCA University is a premier private university committed to providing holistic education that transforms lives. We are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Innovation & Incubation Officer at our Town Campus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the university community.
- Identify and nurture innovative ideas and potential start-ups from students, faculty, and staff.
- Manage and oversee the university's innovation and incubation programs and facilities.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Facilitate access to resources, funding, and networks for start-ups.
- Organize workshops, training sessions, and events related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of innovation and incubation initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in innovation management, entrepreneurship development, or incubation programs.
- Proven track record in developing and managing innovation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of the start-up ecosystem and venture capital.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position based at KCA University's Town Campus.
* Develop and implement strategies to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the university community. * Identify and nurture innovative ideas and potential start-ups from students, faculty, and staff. * Manage and oversee the university's innovation and incubation programs and facilities. * Provide mentorship and guidance to innovators and entrepreneurs. * Facilitate access to resources, funding, and networks for start-ups. * Organize workshops, training sessions, and events related to innovation and entrepreneurship. * Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders. * Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of innovation and incubation initiatives.
* Innovation management * Entrepreneurship development * Incubation programs * Start-up ecosystem * Venture capital * Communication * Interpersonal skills * Leadership
* Master's degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field. * Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline. * At least five (5) years of relevant experience in innovation management, entrepreneurship development, or incubation programs. * Proven track record in developing and managing innovation initiatives. * Strong understanding of the start-up ecosystem and venture capital. * Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. * Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Vacancy title:
Innovation and Incubation Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Education, Business Operations, Management]
Jobs at:
KCA University (KCAU)
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, April 26 2026
Duty Station:
Town Campus | Nairobi
Summary
Date Posted: Sunday, April 12 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Background
KCA University is a premier private university committed to providing holistic education that transforms lives. We are seeking to recruit a qualified and experienced individual to fill the position of Innovation & Incubation Officer at our Town Campus.
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement strategies to foster innovation and entrepreneurship within the university community.
- Identify and nurture innovative ideas and potential start-ups from students, faculty, and staff.
- Manage and oversee the university's innovation and incubation programs and facilities.
- Provide mentorship and guidance to innovators and entrepreneurs.
- Facilitate access to resources, funding, and networks for start-ups.
- Organize workshops, training sessions, and events related to innovation and entrepreneurship.
- Collaborate with industry partners, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
- Monitor and evaluate the progress and impact of innovation and incubation initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
- A Master's degree in Business Administration, Innovation Management, Entrepreneurship, or a related field.
- A Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline.
- At least five (5) years of relevant experience in innovation management, entrepreneurship development, or incubation programs.
- Proven track record in developing and managing innovation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of the start-up ecosystem and venture capital.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Additional Information
This is a full-time position based at KCA University's Town Campus.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: postgraduate degree
Job application procedure
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications, including a detailed Curriculum Vitae, a cover letter, and copies of academic certificates and testimonials, to the Human Resources Department.
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The deadline for applications is indicated on the university's career portal. Please refer to the link provided for the exact deadline and further details.
KCA University is an equal opportunity employer.
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