Strathmore Business School (SBS), a premier business education institution in Nairobi Kenya, is recruiting for multiple positions to support its mission of transforming leadership in Africa. They’re seeking qualified professionals for roles in business development, project management, administration, and resource mobilization.
Jobs Open at Strathmore Business School Vacancies
1. Business Development Manager – Customized Solutions
Department: Executive Education – Customized Solutions
Reports to:Â Head of Customized Solutions
Employment Type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Nairobi
Application Deadline:Â December 18, 2025
Job Purpose
To market and sell Executive Education Customized Solutions (tailor-made programs and consultancy) while building sustainable relationships with public and commercial partners nationally and regionally.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Client Advisory:Â Consult with clients to propose tailored solutions, target new clients, and achieve financial targets.
Relationship Management:Â Develop and maintain lasting relationships with clients and industry partners.
Market Intelligence:Â Conduct ongoing business intelligence to understand client and industry needs.
Program Design:Â Collaborate with academic directors and program teams to design custom programs and coaching projects.
Reporting:Â Prepare client and management reports to support data-driven decisions.
Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree in a business-related field.
Minimum 5 years in business development, sales, client relations, or key account management.
Direct experience in consultancy, proposal writing, and client presentations.
Experience in executive education is advantageous.
Key Competencies
Strong business development and sales skills.
Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and presentation skills.
Ability to build and maintain key client relationships.
2. Store Administrator
Department:Â Operations/Procurement
Reports to:Â Procurement or Operations Manager
Employment Type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Nairobi
Application Deadline:Â December 18, 2025
Job Purpose
To ensure efficient, accurate, and secure management of SBS stores, including receipt, storage, issuance, and record-keeping of inventory.
Key Responsibilities
Inventory Management:Â Receive, inspect, and verify goods; maintain accurate stock records; conduct regular stock counts.
Store Operations:Â Ensure proper storage and labeling; monitor stock levels and initiate replenishment.
Compliance:Â Adhere to procurement policies; maintain complete transaction records.
Coordination:Â Liaise with procurement and internal departments to plan supply needs.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field.
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience.
Key Competencies
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to analyze workflows and recommend improvements.
3. Resource Mobilization Officer
Department:Â Program Management (Advancing Women Leadership in Academia)
Reports to:Â Program Manager or Senior Leadership
Employment Type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Nairobi
Application Deadline:Â December 18, 2025
Job Purpose
To lead resource mobilization by identifying funding opportunities, cultivating donor relationships, and developing proposals to diversify the program’s donor base.
Key Responsibilities
Donor Prospecting:Â Research and prioritize funding opportunities aligned with program pillars.
Proposal Development:Â Coordinate full-cycle proposal writing with MEL, finance, and pillar teams.
Donor Stewardship:Â Support donor engagement, site visits, and reporting.
Capacity Building:Â Equip staff with resource mobilization skills.
Communications:Â Develop donor-facing materials such as impact briefs and case studies.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Business, or related field.
3–5 years in fundraising, proposal development, or donor relations.
Experience with donor-funded programs or higher education institutions.
Key Competencies
Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
Gender and inclusion literacy; stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to synthesize evidence into compelling narratives.
4. Pillar Coordinator – Women Leadership Acceleration Program (WLAP)
Department:Â Program Management
Reports to:Â Program Manager
Employment Type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Nairobi
Application Deadline:Â December 18, 2025
Job Purpose
To lead and coordinate WLAP pillar activities, including cohort delivery, mentorship, research capacity-building, and reporting.
Key Responsibilities
Program Delivery:Â Develop workplans, manage cohort recruitment, and oversee mentorship/coaching sessions.
Quality Assurance:Â Ensure data integrity and track participant progress.
Research Coordination:Â Support research clinics, mini-grants, and academic writing workshops.
Stakeholder Engagement:Â Serve as primary liaison for participants, trainers, and partners.
Risk Management:Â Maintain and update the WLAP risk register.
Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree in Project Management or related field.
Minimum 1 year of directly related experience.
Key Competencies
Knowledge of leadership development, adult learning, and gender inclusion.
Strong stakeholder management and facilitation skills.
Proficiency in project management software.
5. Pillar Coordinator – Policy, HR, Infrastructure & ICT
Department:Â Program Management
Reports to:Â Program Manager
Employment Type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Nairobi
Application Deadline:Â December 18, 2025
Job Purpose
To lead policy transformation, workplace culture change, ICT platform development, and infrastructure projects.
Key Responsibilities
Policy Transformation:Â Manage policy review cycles, drafting, validation, and capacity-building.
Culture & Inclusion:Â Coordinate mental-models surveys and gender champion engagements.
ICT & Infrastructure:Â Coordinate requirement gathering, UAT, and infrastructure setup.
Stakeholder Engagement:Â Collaborate with People & Culture, ICT, Facilities, etc.
Risk & Compliance:Â Maintain risk logs and ensure compliance.
Qualifications & Experience
Master’s degree in Business, Project Management, or related field.
Minimum 1 year of directly related experience.
Key Competencies
Understanding of HR policy, organizational culture, and institutional systems.
Strong program delivery, change management, and stakeholder management skills.
Gender mainstreaming competencies.
6. Learning, Monitoring and Evaluation (LME) & Reporting Officer
Department:Â Program Management
Reports to:Â Program Manager
Employment Type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Nairobi
Application Deadline:Â December 18, 2025
Job Purpose
To coordinate LME, reporting, and organizational learning, ensuring accurate data and evidence-based decision-making.
Key Responsibilities
MEL Systems:Â Maintain and improve LME tools, dashboards, and tracking systems.
Evaluations:Â Support baseline, midline, and endline evaluations.
Reporting:Â Produce high-quality reports for PMO, EXCO, and donors.
Knowledge Management:Â Document lessons learned, case studies, and best practices.
Resource Mobilization Support:Â Prepare evidence-based inputs for proposals.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Statistics, Economics, or related field (Master’s preferred).
2–4 years in LME, project coordination, or research roles.
Key Competencies
Analytical thinking and data literacy.
Excellent documentation and communication skills.
Understanding of LME frameworks; gender and inclusion competence.
7. Project Coordinator – Administration & Communication
Department:Â Program Management
Reports to:Â Project Manager
Employment Type:Â Full-time
Location:Â Nairobi
Application Deadline:Â December 18, 2025
Job Purpose
To provide administrative, coordination, and communication support to ensure smooth program operations.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Coordination:Â Manage daily operations, scheduling, and logistics.
Communication & Correspondence:Â Draft memos, briefs, and external communications.
Documentation:Â Maintain filing systems and support report assembly.
Social Media Management: Manage program’s social media presence and content.
Stakeholder Engagement:Â Maintain contact lists and support donor visibility.
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Communication, Business Administration, or related field.
2–4 years in administrative coordination, communication, or project support.
Key Competencies
Excellent organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office and collaborative tools.
Experience managing social media and digital channels.
How to Apply
If you are interested in any of the positions and meet the qualifications, please submit an application letter and updated resume to the People and Culture Manager, Strathmore University Business School, via careerssbs@strathmore.edu by 5:30 PM on Wednesday, 18th December 2025.
Please quote the specific job title in your application subject line.
Strathmore Business School is an equal opportunity employer committed to transforming leadership in Africa through service to society.
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