{"id":106540,"date":"2026-08-10T06:01:58","date_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:01:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/director-innovation\/"},"modified":"2026-08-10T06:01:58","modified_gmt":"2026-08-10T06:01:58","slug":"director-innovation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/nairobi\/director-innovation\/","title":{"rendered":"Director &#8211; Innovation"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Director - Innovation\", \"description\": \"Basic Job Summary\\nThe job holder is responsible for leading initiatives related to fostering new ideas, inventions, and the application of knowledge to create value to the University\\nDuties and Responsibilities\\nInnovation Strategic Planning and Implementation\\nDeveloping and implementing the university's innovation strategy, aligning it withthe institution's overall goals and mission\\nOverseeing research programs, providing funding opportunities, and supporting faculty and students in their research endeavors\\nProtecting the university's intellectual property, including patents and copyrights, and facilitating its commercialization.\\nWorking with external partners and incubators to bring university-based innovations to market.\\nFostering a culture of innovation within the university, encouraging collaboration among researchers, and connecting with external stakeholders\\nResource Management\\nManaging budgets, resources, and personnel within the innovation unit.\\nContinuously evaluate the effectiveness of innovation initiatives and adjust as needed.\\nCapacity Building and Mentorship\\nPromoting the university's research and innovation activities to the broader community\\nProviding training and mentorship to faculty, students, and staff on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.\\nCollaborate with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and external partners.\\nMinimum Academic Qualifications\\nDoctorate Ph.D. in area of specialization\\nWork Experience\\nAt least 8 years of experience with at least 4 years in management.\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-07\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"Strathmore University\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Nairobi\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-09-08T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> Strathmore University<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Nairobi<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-09-08<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>Basic Job Summary<br \/>The job holder is responsible for leading initiatives related to fostering new ideas, inventions, and the application of knowledge to create value to the University<br \/>Duties and Responsibilities<br \/>Innovation Strategic Planning and Implementation<br \/>Developing and implementing the university&#8217;s innovation strategy, aligning it withthe institution&#8217;s overall goals and mission<br \/>Overseeing research programs, providing funding opportunities, and supporting faculty and students in their research endeavors<br \/>Protecting the university&#8217;s intellectual property, including patents and copyrights, and facilitating its commercialization.<br \/>Working with external partners and incubators to bring university-based innovations to market.<br \/>Fostering a culture of innovation within the university, encouraging collaboration among researchers, and connecting with external stakeholders<br \/>Resource Management<br \/>Managing budgets, resources, and personnel within the innovation unit.<br \/>Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of innovation initiatives and adjust as needed.<br \/>Capacity Building and Mentorship<br \/>Promoting the university&#8217;s research and innovation activities to the broader community<br \/>Providing training and mentorship to faculty, students, and staff on research, innovation, and entrepreneurship.<br \/>Collaborate with various stakeholders, including faculty, students, staff, and external partners.<br \/>Minimum Academic Qualifications<br \/>Doctorate Ph.D. in area of specialization<br \/>Work Experience<br \/>At least 8 years of experience with at least 4 years in management.<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application (ONLY) quoting \u201cDirector &#8211; Innovation\u201d on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu by 8 th September 2026.<br \/>Build your CV for free. 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