Adeso is a humanitarian and development organization that is changing the way people think about and deliver aid in Africa.
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Project & Finance Associate
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Support to Adeso’s Subsidiaries:
- Ensure that Adeso subsidiaries (Kuja, Skyview, and Durdur) have robust processes and policies to ensure smooth operations and compliance.
- Assist in drafting business plans and creating strong financial frameworks that safeguard the subsidiaries’ financial health, supporting their long-term goal of becoming financially independent.
- Generate financial reports, prepare budgets, implement cost control methods, and conduct research on revenue models and financial strategies.
- Collaborate with department heads and leadership teams in the development of products, pricing strategies, market development, and business expansion efforts.
- Oversee the coordination and timely delivery of tasks across the subsidiaries.
Project Management Support:
- Monitor project progress, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables are met.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the subsidiaries to ensure smooth execution of project activities.
- Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and progress to senior leadership, highlighting challenges and proposed solutions.
- Other PM support as needed
Administrative Functions:
- Prepare content for strategic and leadership meetings, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Conduct budget and expense reviews related to travel and daily operations to optimize resource allocation.
- Assist in the development of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and policies for subsidiaries, particularly during growth and launch stages.
- Foster strategic coordination with subsidiary team leaders and department heads to ensure alignment with overarching organizational goals.
- Support the development and tracking of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for subsidiaries.
- Contribute to the creation of business plans for early-stage and post-MVP (Minimum Viable Product) subsidiaries.
- Provide pre- and post-travel administrative support, including ticket booking, visa arrangements, and per diem coordination.
- Perform additional tasks and duties as required to ensure the effective functioning of the subsidiaries.
EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting or related field required.
- Minimum of 5 years in a related sector or as a high-end Executive Assistant
- Demonstrated knowledge of and experience working in social enterprises and the private sectors is required
- Understanding of Non-profit or NGO finance is a PLUS
- PMP Certification or 3 years defined Project Management experience and project completion is ESSENTIAL
- 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.
- Ability to take initiative
- 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 communication
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:
- Fluency in English. Proficiency in Somali is an advantage.
- Must be based in Nairobi – ‘this job requires going to places to do things’
- Business oriented. Must be bottom line and profit-minded
- Training/Upskilling Needs:
- Advanced Project Management skills
- Finance Modeling Abilities
Method of Application
- All applications should be sent to Jobs@adesoafrica.org by the 11th of May 2025 with Project & Finance Associate on the subject line. The selection committee will review all applications as they arrive. All applicants must meet the minimum requirements described above, and those unable to meet these requirements will not be considered.
- Each application package should include the following:
- An application letter addressing the selection criteria including how the candidate’s previous experience matches the jobs objectives as well as the interest for the position. It should also indicate the candidate’s availability and salary expectation rates. The letter should be no longer than 1 page.
- Updated CV including relevant work experience and qualifications.
- Contact details of 3 references.
- Applications not including all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
