Green Hydrogen Technical Specialist

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Industry: Education Management
Description: Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our … Strathmore University is a Chartered University located in Nairobi, Kenya. It was the first multiracial and multi religious educational institution in English speaking Eastern Africa and more recently the first institute of higher learning to be ISO certified in East and Central Africa in 2004. Our mission is to provide all-round quality education in an atmosphere of freedom and responsibility; excellence in teaching, research and scholarship; ethical and social development; and service to society View more View less
Job Details
Job Type: Full Time
Workplace Type: On-site
Qualification: Diploma
Job Experience: Mandatory
Job Location: Nairobi County, Kenya
Closing Date: Undisclosed
Salary: KES Unspecified / month
Other Pay: Benefits
Job Category: Science
Job Description

Job Title: Green Hydrogen Technical Specialist

Basic Job Summary

To provide the Green Hydrogen and renewable-energy technical substance of the project and to co-deliver the Training of Trainers program. This includes defining the technical learning content for each priority discipline, ensuring technical accuracy and safety, specifying the laboratory and equipment package, and delivering the hands-on technical sessions for the selected TVET curricula.

Duties & Responsibilities

Technical Content and Training-of-Trainers Delivery

  • Define the Green Hydrogen value-chain technical learning content and map it to each priority discipline.
  • Supply technical content, worked examples and reference standards to infuse GH2 into the curricula and build ToT and short-course materials.
  • Develop practical/laboratory guides, demonstration exercises and safety protocols.
  • Co-develop the ToT schedule and deliver the technical and hands-on sessions to TVET trainers.
  • Support the assessment of trainers on the technical learning outcomes.

Laboratory Specification and Technical Advisory

  • Develop equipment-package specifications and technical requirements for the GH2 training labs.
  • Ensure the technical accuracy of all materials and alignment with current GH2 technology and HSE/quality standards.
  • Provide technical input to the e-learning platform content.
  • Coordinate closely with other consortium members on project delivery.
  • Report on progress and deliverables to the SERC Project Manager.

Minimum Academic Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Chemical, Energy, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Renewable Energy, Energy Technology or a closely related field.
  • A Bachelor’s degree with substantial additional relevant experience may be considered.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies / Publication

  • Membership of a relevant engineering or energy professional body is an asset.
  • Health, safety and environment (HSE) certification relevant to hydrogen systems is an asset.
  • Evidence of technical training delivered.

Work Experience

  • At least seven (7) years in renewable energy or hydrogen technologies, with practical exposure to electrolysis, fuel cells, gas handling, compression or storage.
  • Experience delivering technical training or training-of-trainers in an energy/engineering field.
  • Experience specifying laboratory or pilot equipment and supporting technical procurement.
  • Sound knowledge of HSE standards; knowledge of Kenya’s energy sector and the GH2 Strategy is an asset.

Competency Level

  • Ability to translate complex technical content into accessible, hands-on training.
  • Excellent facilitation and practical-demonstration skills.
  • Excellent technical report-writing in English.

How to Apply

Are you qualified for this position and interested in working with us? We would like to hear from you. Kindly send us a copy of your updated resume and letter of application quoting one of the following on the subject line:

  • “Green Hydrogen Technical Specialist”
  • “Curriculum Development and Training Specialist”
  • “Industry Partnerships and Business Development Specialist”

Email your application to [email protected] by 10th July 2026.

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