Vacancies at The Science for Africa Foundation

The Science for Africa Foundation is hiring for five roles in Nairobi, Kenya, including two graduate trainee positions and three professional roles.

What it offers

• Graduate Trainee – Stakeholder Engagement and Science Diplomacy: Contract role focused on stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and science diplomacy.
• Graduate Trainee – Business Optimisation Services: Contract role focused on business process management, policy coordination, and project support.
• Senior Science Communication Officer
• Senior Financial Accountant – Financial Control, Compliance & Operations
• Senior Financial Accountant – Treasury, Reporting & Systems

Who can apply

• Graduate Trainee – Stakeholder Engagement and Science Diplomacy:
  • Qualification: Bachelor’s degree in International Relations, Public Policy, Development Studies, Political Science, Communications or a related field.
  • Experience: No prior work experience required.
• Graduate Trainee – Business Optimisation Services:
  • Qualification: BA/BSc/HND or Professional Certificate.
  • Experience: No prior work experience required.

What you'll do

• Graduate Trainee – Stakeholder Engagement and Science Diplomacy:
  • Support stakeholder engagement, partnership development, and science diplomacy activities.
  • Conduct background research, draft engagement materials, and maintain stakeholder databases.
  • Assist in coordinating meetings, site visits, and tracking engagement outcomes.
• Graduate Trainee – Business Optimisation Services:
  • Support documentation of business processes, including process maps and narratives.
  • Assist in coordinating process review sessions and maintaining organisational process inventories.
  • Support policy and SOP coordination, quality management activities, and project documentation.

How to apply

• Method of Application: Follow the link provided in the source to apply for the relevant position.
• Deadline: September 1, 2026.