Vacancy title:
Research Assistant - Pearls Project - Dept of Architecture

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

Jobs at:
University of Nairobi

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, October 1 2026

Duty Station:
Nairobi | Nairobi

Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, September 17 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

The University of Nairobi, a body corporate established under the Universities Act 2012 of the laws of Kenya and the University of Nairobi Charter, is the pioneer institution of University education in Kenya and the region. 

Responsibilities or duties

• Manage mobilities (staff, students and partners) and other project related activities.
• Organize and facilitate field-based studies, capacity-building sessions, lectures, joint curriculum development activities, workshops, research seminars and orientation programs for students, staff and partners involved in mobility initiatives.
• Support development of knowledge products (policy briefs, newsletters, digital content) including joint dissemination activities with partners (local exhibitions, international toolkits/guidelines).
• Assist in preparation of quarterly and annual progress reports including documenting international and local case studies, best practices and lessons learned.
• Promoting visibility of PEARLS project through effective communication strategies using various media channels.
• Assist in project monitoring and evaluation
• Any other project related duties that may be allocated.

Qualifications or requirements

Applicant must be a holder of a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, or Landscape Architecture or Urban Design/Planning from a university recognized by the University of Nairobi Senate.

Experience needed

Demonstrable experience in research project management.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Applicants should mail their application letters, certified copies of certificates and curriculum vitae (CV) giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees, as well as indicating their telephone and mail contacts.

Applications and related documents should be addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi.

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.

CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2026

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