Space Education & Awareness Officer
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Kenya Space Agency is hiring a Space Education & Awareness Officer in Nairobi on a full-time basis. The role involves coordinating space research and innovation policies, liaising with stakeholders, preparing technical reports, maintaining research databases, organizing workshops and training, and supporting intellectual property protection for space innovations. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in physics, astronomy, aerospace, remote sensing, GIS, engineering, IT, computer science, or a related field, plus proficiency in computer applications.
- Full-time role at Kenya Space Agency in Nairobi
- Requires a bachelor's degree in physics, astronomy, aerospace, remote sensing, GIS, engineering, IT, or computer science
- Involves policy drafting, stakeholder liaison, and research coordination
- Includes organizing workshops, training, and knowledge-sharing platforms
- Apply online at jobs.ksa.go.ke
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- Kenya Space Agency is mandated to promote, coordinate and regulate space related activities in the country. This will be achieved through promotion of research and innovations in space science, technology and respective applications as well as enhancing the regulatory framework.
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- Space
Education
- & Awareness Officer
- Job Type
- Full Time
- Qualification
- BA/BSc/HND
- / Teaching / Training
- Person Specifications (Education,
Experience
Location
Nairobi
Job Field
Aviation / Aerospace
,
& Competencies)
Bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Physics, Astronomy, Astrophysics, Aeronautical/Aerospace, Remote Sensing, Geographical Information Science, Geo-Spatial Engineering, Surveying, Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Software Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Control and Instrumentation, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Proficiency in computer applications.
Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Key
Responsibilities
- Undertaking coordinating of drafting of policies, guidelines, and regulations related to space research and innovation, ensuring alignment with strategic goals;
- Liaising with relevant stakeholders of space research and innovation;
- preparing reports and technical materials on promotion of research in space science, emerging technologies, and related fields;
- Contributing to the development and maintenance of a centralized database of research, innovations, and space objects, ensuring its accuracy and completeness;
- assisting in the preparation of proposals, identifying resources, and managing logistics for establishment of centres of excellence;
- Tracking progress and preparing status reports of research and innovation projects for funding and implementation, including;
- Ensuring the protection of intellectual property and assisting with the necessary documentation space innovations;
- Maintaining a registry of pool of experts and professionals within the space ecosystem;
- Implementing the set compliance standards and regulations set in research and innovation projects;
- Organizing workshops, training sessions, and maintaining knowledge-sharing platforms in capacity-building and knowledge management activities;
- Identifying potential risks and assisting in the development of mitigation strategies for space research and innovation.
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- Method of Application
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- Kenya Space Agency on jobs.ksa.go.ke
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