Vacancy title:
Civil Engineering

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Education, and Training, Category: Science & Engineering, Education]

Jobs at:
Tom Mboya University

Deadline of this Job:
Tuesday, August 18 2026

Duty Station:
Homa Bay | Homa Bay

Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, August 4 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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Background

The University traces its roots to the Maseno University Learning Centre established in Homa Bay town on 7th September 2010. Following consultations between the County Government of Homa Bay and Maseno University, a proposal emerged to establish a full university in the county. In March 2015, an Ad-hoc committee was formed to register Tom Mboya University...

The Government of Kenya through the state department of higher education has received financing from the African development bank (AfDB) toward the cost of the support to Higher Education Science Technology Phase Il project to improve relevance and equitable access to quality higher education, training and research in STEM for inclusive economic growth and employment in Kenya by 2030.

The Government, through Tom Mboya University (TMU), intends to apply part of the agreed amount from the financing towards scholarships in STEM.

The University invites applications for these scholarships from suitably qualified persons to Masters OR Ph.D Programmes in the following area

The scholarship package will cover tuition fees and research costs for the duration of study. The scholarships are open to all Kenyans under the age of 30 years who will also be engaged as Graduate Assistants OR Tutorial Fellows. Programmes of study funded by the scholarship are scheduled to commence in August, 2026.

Important Information

• Applicants MUST have obtained a minimum of Second Class Honors (Upper Division) in a relevant Bachelor's degree (for graduate Assistant) / and Master's Degree (for Tutorial Fellow) from a recognized and accredited University;
• Upon successful completion of the Masters Programme, candidates shall be expected to transition to Ph.D. under the scholarship programme;
• The successful candidates shall be bonded under the applicable terms and conditions of the University of Tom Mboya University
• The successful candidates shall be expected to complete their studies within the prescribed study period;
• The studies will be tenable at Dalian Maritime University/Shanghai Maritime University/ Universiti Teknolo- gi Malaysia/ Universiti Kuala Lumpur.
• Candidates must be registered or registrable with relevant professional and or regulatory bodies where applicable;

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 12

Level of Education: postgraduate degree

Job application procedure
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Applications should be accompanied by a detailed up to date curriculum vitae, certified true copies of academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together with testimonials and other relevant supporting documents.

Qualified candidates must submit. of their application to the address below and  scanned copies of the same documents compiled into a single PDF file to . Applications must be received on or before Tuesday 18th August, 2026 by 5:00 PM (1700hrs):

Address to:

The Vice-Chancellor
Tom Mboya University
P. O. BOX 199-40300 HOMA-BAY

NOTE: The University welcomes applications from individuals of all sexes, ethnic backgrounds, and persons living with disabilities. Women, persons living with disabilities, marginalized groups and minorities are highly encouraged to apply. Please note that canvassing will result in automatic disqualification. TMU does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment and selection process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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