Blockchain Technology Track Mentor / Facilitator, Kenya at University of Nairobi

A dynamic team is expanding and looking for the right talent. REF NO. AD/2/10/2026 - 1 POST The Position: This is a full-time position based in Nairobi and offered on a two-year fixed-term contract. The successful candidate will report directly to the Principal Investigator of the Project. The role focuses on guiding participants through the blockchain innovation track — helping them understand blockchain fundamentals, apply distributed ledger technology in solving real-world challenges, and build working prototypes aligned with Kenya’s digital transformation agenda. Duties and 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.

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, o...