University of Nairobi
Education + 1 more
Description
Job Specification:
- Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science, Information Technology, Software Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- At least three (3) years of experience in blockchain application development, distributed ledger systems, or fintech innovation.
- Proven experience in mentorship, technical facilitation, or training delivery within technology bootcamps or innovation programs.
- Practical experience developing smart contracts, decentralized applications (dApps), or blockchain-based systems on platforms such as Ethereum, Solana, or Hyperledger.
- Experience collaborating in multi-stakeholder innovation ecosystems or universityaffiliated research and development projects.
Notes:
- Applicants should email their application letters, certified copies of certificates and resume of maximum two pages, giving details of their qualifications, experience and three (3) referees indicating their telephone and e-mail contacts;
- Applications and related documents should be forwarded addressed to the Director, Human Resource, University of Nairobi;
- Applicants should state their current designations, salaries and other benefits attached to those designations;
- The application letter must bear the reference code indicated in the advertisement;
- Late applications will not be considered;
- Applications should be emailed as one file in PDF to:
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality block chain sessions during boot camps and hackathons, focusing on both foundational and applied concepts such as distributed ledgers, smart contracts, NFTs, and DeFi.
- Mentor participants throughout the innovation cycle, from ideation and problem framing to concept development, prototype design, and testing.
- Provide both one-on-one and group mentorship to startup teams developing block chainbased solutions in sectors such as agriculture, finance, logistics, and health.
- Collaborate with other mentors, facilitators, and technical experts to foster a cohesive and interdisciplinary learning environment.
- Design and continuously refine block chain learning modules, practical laboratories, and exercises that promote hands-on engagement and applied learning.
- Support the facilitation of design-thinking sessions, innovation sprints, and team-based hackathon challenges by integrating block chain technology components.
- Assist in organizing and coordinating block chain-related technical clinics, ensuring effective scheduling, delivery, and resource management.
- Guide participants in the use of block chain development tools such as Solidity, Remix IDE, MetaMask, Hardhat, and Truffle.
- Provide technical feedback on participants’ prototypes and advise on scalability, sustainability, and compliance with relevant block chain standards.
- Engage with industry partners, mentors, and block chain associations to connect participants with professional networks and potential investment or incubation opportunities.
- Support reporting, documentation, and communication of block chain track progress, including the compilation of session notes, participant feedback, and outcomes.
- Contribute to post-event reviews and lessons learned to continuously improve the design and delivery of future boot camps and hackathons.
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