Position Title Project & Finance Associate
Reporting To Managing Director, Adeso Africa Subsidiaries
Program/Duty Station Nairobi, Kenya
Working With Directors & Project Leads for Kuja, Durdur & Skyview
Duration 12 months
Start Date Immediately
ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND
Adeso is a pioneering African social enterprise with global influence. Rooted in Africa for over 30 years, we are working toward a decolonised world where people thrive through their own resourcefulness and tenacity. Adeso is part of global movement to shift power to local leaders who are closest to the problem and, by consequence, closest to the solution. We are working with allies all over the world to reimagine and build a better system that is based on the principles of solidarity, humility, self-determination, and equality. We are committed to this work. Committed to proving it is possible. Ready to partner, ready to overcome barriers, and ready to evolve to create a blueprint for change.
Adeso has successfully launched social enterprises and subsidiaries, such as Ladhan Investment Company Ltd, Libin Investment Company Ltd, and Kuja, each with the aim of building the ecosystem needed to confront the legacy of colonialism. These entities all fall under the private sector arm of Adeso, while Adeso’s humanitarian programs and internal operations fall under the non-profit arm of Adeso and are led by Program Leads and Departmental Heads. Through this portfolio of solutions, we work to connect, design, launch, and scale the most promising innovations that will be a catalyst for community-led change. As a recognized leader in the global effort to decolonize the humanitarian and development aid system, Adeso leads coalitions working with civil society leaders, funders, INGOs, and aid agencies that are designed to shift power and resources to those most proximate to the world’s most urgent challenges
SCOPE OF WORK
This role is an ‘all round’ high end generalist ‘Executive Assistant type’ with strong finance, modeling, budget development and project management experience. The PFA Associate will work closely with the Managing Director of Adeso’s subsidiaries who’s responsibilities are heavily focused on the financial and operational excellence of 3 separate for-profit businesses: Kuja, Skyview Real Estate Portfolio and Durdur Water Enterprises in Somalia.
The PFA will support the MD by providing administrative processes to support all 3 companies as well as assisting with financial modeling, financial planning, reporting, budgeting, communications & advisory. This person will offer guidance and insight into all Adeso financial matters as they are highly relevant to all 3 companies. There is also a strong Human Capital and talent acquisition element that requires discretion, creativity and coordination with the wider Adeso HR Team. Underpinning these activities is the ‘cultural element’ as the subisdiaries transition from a culture of non-profit to one that is closer to a global, profit driven business.
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support Adeso’s Subsidiaries (100%):
• Work with the MD and the leadership team to ensure that Adeso subsidiaries, (Kuja, Skyview and Durdur), have robust processes and policies in place
• Support and coordinate draft of business plan and solid financial structure that safeguards the subsidiaries’ financial health and assist in their long-term plans of becoming fully independent.
• Generating financial reports, budgets, cost control methods and forecasts to Adeso’s leadership team as well as conducting research on different revenue and financial strategies.
• Support the development of products, pricing, market development and business development with department heads and leaders
• Coordinate the project and task deliveries across the subsidiaries
The Administrative Functions:
• Coordinate schedules with the Executive Director and her leadership team
• Preparing for the strategic and leadership meetings
• Budget and expense review pertaining to travel and daily ops
• Support and help craft SOPs and policy development for all of the subsidiaries especially at the growth and launch stages
• Strategic coordination with the MDs team leads and department heads
• Support MD with OKRs and KPIs for all subsidiaries
• Support the development of early stage and post MVP stage business plans for subsidiaries
• Support coordination of pre and post travel administrative support (tickets, visas, perdiems, etc.)
• Other tasks as needed
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education & Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years in a related sector
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in social enterprises and the private sectors is required
• PMP Certification or 3 years defined Project Management experience and project completion is ESSENTIAL
Strategic Thinking & EQ Skills:
• Ability to see the ‘route’ and the end goal of an initiative
• Must be able to anticipate future consequences and trends
• Exceptional capacity for working well with in teams and building strong relationships with all levels of employees.
• Initiative and commonsense! A self-starter with the ability to work independently
• Confident and comfortable in fast paced environment
• Demonstrated resourcefulness in setting priorities
• Must be comfortable balancing tasks and goals between people and systems
• Strong project management skills and experience
• Equally strong and versatile with numbers, verbal and written communications
Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with financial management software (e.g., QuickBooks, SAP) is a plus.
• Project Management: Experience with tools like Asana for tracking project progress.
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
Personal Attributes:
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in managing documentation and research.
• Proactive and solution-oriented, with a collaborative mindset.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Discretion is an absolute must
• Additional Requirements:
o Fluency in English. Proficiency in Somali is an advantage.
o Must be based in Nairobi – ‘this job requires going to places to do things’
o Business oriented. Must be bottom line and profit minded
Training/Upskilling Needs:
• Advanced Project Management skills
• Finance Modeling Abilities
APPLICATION PROCESS
This is a challenging opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join this dynamic team, please submit your application to [email protected] quoting the position in the email subject matter. This application will be open until the position is filled.
• Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Department and include the following:
• Cover letter with applicant’s current contact information.
• CV including detailed work experience, education/degrees, details of similar assignments, and three professional references with complete contact information.
Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. Adeso is an equal opportunity employer, Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
