Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST)  has received funding from DANIDA to undertake research in Social Entrepreneurship and Grassroots Financial Innovations.

The project aims to develop theory at the intersection of social entrepreneurship, monetary theory and urban studies through qualitative and participatory methodologies. The project activities will be informed by the existing innovative social entrepreneurship and financial practices in the informal settlements of Kenya’s three major cities (Mombasa, Nairobi and Kisumu).

In addressing this research thematic area, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology (JOOUST) wishes to recuit  one postdoctoral candidate for research on governance and grassroots financial innovations for inclusive economic growth in informal settlements of Kenyan cities.

The successful candidate is expected to be actively involved in field studies, collecting, analysing and interpreting data on social entrepreneurship and financial monetary innovations; and how these innovations can contribute to social and economic development wihin an urban informal settlement.