Asst. Incubation Manager Job Strathmore University

October 24, 2025 •

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Job Description

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Basic job Summary:

  • To manage existing incubation programs and develop new ones that are strategic to the incubator’s competitiveness, effectiveness and efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Startup Support:
    • Day-to-day contact and mentoring support to the startups in @IBIZAFRICA’s portfolio.
    • Actively participate in Pitch Fridays and other support programs for startups
    • Advise on every stage of the startup lifecycle, from go-to-market strategy, customer acquisition, monetization, biz dev and beyond.
    • Set KPIs with the teams and closely track to ensure continual progression, revenue, user growth, etc., and compile monthly KPI reporting to @IBIZAFRICA management team.
    • Oversee legal and compliance processes for portfolio companies.
    • Preparation and participation in monthly board meetings with @IBIZAFRICA management team.
    • Maintain contact and frequently get feedback from graduated startups.
    • Programs Development-Constantly develop, test and implement new programs that boost the incubator’s sustainability and competitiveness.
  • Programs Management-Frequently lead the implementation of various incubator programs. 
  • Partnerships Developmenta. Lead business development efforts and establishing relationships across industries and sectors to source potential partners and sponsors for the incubator.
    • Continually build strong ties with relevant external stakeholders, including venture investors, corporates, banks, telcos, foundations, government, press and others in the local tech ecosystem.
    • Work closely with @IBIZAFRICA’s Director on identifying priorities and executing.
    • Continually work to renew and keep partnerships active.
  • Pipeline and Exit Managementa. Implement policies and procedures that enable the incubator to attract its targeted applicants, investors and partners.
    • Implement policies and procedures that enable iBizAfrica to manage the exit of startups after end of incubation period.
  • Ambassador: Together with the Incubation Manager, serve as the local ambassador and face of @IBIZAFRICA in Nairobi & in the region (speaking opportunities at industry conferences and panels, press interviews as needed, and attending tech ecosystem events.
  • Quality Assurancea. Document and periodically review procedures for selection, incubation and exit of incubator applicants to maintain high standards.
    • Document and periodically review incubation program milestones with clear timelines, budget and deadlines.
    • Consistently monitor activities and outcomes of the incubator to ensure program objectives and goals are reached.
    • Document and periodically review training program curricula, mentorship and coaching sessions.
    • Revise, review and maintain policies and procedures pertaining to incubator operations.
    • Document and implement policies and procedures (performance measures) to measure effectiveness of the incubator.
    • Frequently and consistently solicit feedback from incubator program participants’ (current and past) and incubator stake holders (University, investors, sponsors and partners) to inform program and operational improvements.
    • Document and profile success stories from the incubator.
  • Communication
    • Direct the development of monthly newsletter through the Community Engagement Coordinator, highlighting main activities from the incubator.
    • Review the incubator’s annual report through the highlighting key achievements, activities and success stories
  • Work closely with the incubator manager and administrative staff to achieve the goals of the incubation program.
  •  Any other relevant duties that may be assigned by the Incubation Manager @iBizAfrica.

Minimum Academic Qualifications:

  • An under graduate degree in a related filed

Experience:

  • At least one-year experience in a management position.
  • Previous work experience at a startup or incubator is an added advantage.
  • Up to date with current trends in startup support, technology, innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Experience in business modelling and startup development. Ideal if you’ve taken a new product from idea to launch.
  • Understanding the local startup landscape. You’re already plugged in / know your way around the Nairobi tech ecosystem.
  • Technical affinity.
  • Coaching experience. Willingness to drive community growth (both internally and externally in the Kenyan

Competencies and Attributes

  • Team player.
  • Results oriented and analytic.
  • Big picture thinker and conceptually creative.
  • Deals well with setbacks or ambiguity
  • Self-driven.
  • Passionate about innovation and startups.
  • Entrepreneurial.
  • Service-oriented and communicative.
  • Ability to work under pressure and deliver within short deadlines.
  • Innovative.

How to Apply

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 “Assistant Incubation Manager” on the subject line to recruitment@strathmore.edu

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