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Scholary Communications Coordinator/Editor at University of Nairobi

University of Nairobi
April 27, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Duties and Responsibilities:
The ideal candidate will be expected to:


Support researchers in transforming scientific work into clear, accurate, proposals, and reports.
Understand the scientific publishing process: preparing submissions, managing revisions, and communicating with journals.
Work with scientific data—ensuring consistency, accuracy, and organization.
Assist in developing and coordinating grant applications, timelines, and documentation.
Have strong writing, editing, and project-management skills.
Collaborate across diverse research teams and manage multiple projects.
Be organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at translating complex scientific ideas into polished written materials.


Prerequisite skills:


Writing and editing skills
Scientific and research literacy
Technical and software proficiency
Project management skills
Communication and collaboration
Attention to detail
Grant and proposal support


Job Specifications:


Masters degree in research intensive field in biomedical sciences
Strong preference for PhD Holders
Experience working with International funding bodies
Budget development skills
Knowledge of compliance and ethics requirements.
Has published in peer review journals.