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 more

The Summary Role


As the inaugural Managing Director (MD), you will shape and lead the Proximate Fund from the ground up. This is a rare opportunity to turn a bold vision into an operational reality—designing the Fund’s strategy, launching pilot programs, mobilizing resources, and cultivating a vibrant ecosystem of funders, community leaders, and partners.
The MD will operate at the... intersection of philanthropy, systems-change, and proximate leadership. We’re seeking a builder-leader-operator—someone who thrives in ambiguity, navigates complex systems with clarity, and moves decisively from concept to execution. This person must be able to co-create bold strategies and lead the daily work of implementation, from designing financial tools to convening local partners and managing workflows.
If you’ve launched or scaled impact-driven ventures and want to reimagine how funding flows in Africa, this role offers the chance to leave a lasting mark. It is ideal for a seasoned, entrepreneurial leader deeply connected to the African continent and ready to redefine philanthropy by affirming local vision and ownership.


You Might be the Right Fit If You…


Thrive in building from a blank page and navigating complexity.
Have launched or scaled a fund, venture, or organization rooted in social impact.
Are energized by proximity, local ownership, and challenging the status quo.
Possess a systems-change mindset and a bias toward execution.
Move seamlessly between big-picture strategy and operational detail.
Are equally comfortable building bold vision and leading day-to-day execution—from piloting tools to shaping investment strategy.
Are passionate about and connected to communities across Africa.


Key Responsibilities


Design and Implementation
Lead strategy consultants and country-level partners to map infrastructure and design pilots. Develop and iterate grant making tools aligned with Fund values.
Co-develop and oversee grant and investment processes tailored to local realities.
Ensure grantee compliance with donor requirements.
Strategic Leadership
Translate the Fund’s bold vision into clear, actionable strategies and operational plans.
Position the Fund as a catalyst for systemic change in philanthropic capital allocation.
Continuously align strategies with the needs of communities and the interests of global funders.
Representation and Fundraising
Co-lead a robust fundraising strategy with Adeso’s leadership.
Represent the Fund at high-level philanthropic, donor, and development convenings.
Cultivate relationships with global and African philanthropists, foundations, DFIs, and private-sector partners.
Financial Management
Lead, manage, and execute budgeting, financial planning, and reporting processes—ensuring alignment with the Fund’s impact goals, sustainability priorities, and operational realities.
Develop investment portfolios that align with the Fund’s mission.
Design risk management frameworks to ensure responsible, community-aligned growth.
Stakeholder Engagement
Build trusted partnerships with proximate leaders, CSOs, community networks, and ecosystem builders.
Facilitate co-creation with local actors, centring equity and shared ownership in decision-making.
Develop interdisciplinary advisory networks that support both financial and social outcomes.
Governance and Compliance
Establish governance mechanisms for the Proximate Fund and country-level pilots.
Ensure adherence to Adeso governance frameworks and global regulatory standards.
Embed accountability, transparency, and mutual trust in all operations.
Team Leadership
Recruit and lead a high-performing, entrepreneurial team that reflects the Fund’s mission.
Foster a culture of trust, learning, iteration, and values-driven leadership.
Mentor emerging African leaders and build internal capacity for long-term sustainability.


What Success Looks Like 


A fully operational pilot structure is in place, with clear governance, staffing, and systems.
A compelling implementation roadmap and budget have been launched and iterated.
Early funders and champions are onboard and actively contributing to the Fund’s growth.
The Fund is recognized as a pioneering model of trust-based, locally led philanthropy in Africa.


Essential Skills & Qualifications


Proven entrepreneurial leadership in launching or scaling impact-driven ventures, funds, or platforms, preferably in the Global South.
Strong operator’s mindset with experience building organizations or initiatives in complex environments.
Extensive experience in philanthropy, development finance, or mission-aligned investing.
Exceptional strategic planning, execution, and stakeholder engagement skills.
Deep commitment to decolonization, local ownership, and systems transformation.
Demonstrated ability to mobilize diverse funding—from UHNWIs and philanthropic foundations to DFIs and local donors.
Outstanding communicator and storyteller with fluency in English (French and local African languages are a strong plus).
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Master’s or advanced degree preferred.
Experience working across African countries and cultures with a high degree of cultural fluency.
Non-traditional candidates, grassroots organizers, or founders of bold initiatives are encouraged to apply.
Ready to Build Something That Lasts? 
If you’re ready to lead and co-create a new chapter in African philanthropy—where communities are the architects of the future—join us. more

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES


Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Short-Term Finance Officer will be a full-time member of the Adeso Finance team and will play a crucial role in supporting the finance affairs of Adeso and its subsidiaries and work closely with the Finance Manager with the following responsibilities:


Financial Management & Reporting:


Support in the preparation of accurate... financial records for the organization, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of financial statements, including income and expenditure reports, balance sheets, and cash flow statements.
Support in the preparation monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for management and key stakeholders, ensuring they are accurate, transparent, and in compliance with both internal policies and donor requirements.
Assist in the preparation of financial reports for donors, ensuring compliance with the specific requirements of each donor agreement and contract.


 Budgeting & Financial Planning:


Support the preparation of annual budgets and financial forecasts, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and donor expectations.
Regularly track and monitor budget performance, identifying variances and providing solutions to ensure projects and programs stay within budget.
Provide financial insights and analysis to program managers and leadership teams to support informed decision-making.


Cash Flow & Treasury Management:


Support in the management of the organization’s cash flow, ensuring adequate liquidity for day-to-day operations and program activities.
Reconcile bank accounts, monitor cash balances, and prepare cash flow forecasts.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of accounts payable and receivable, and manage relationships with suppliers and contractors to maintain smooth financial operations.


Ledger Reconciliation:


Ensure that all ledger accounts are reconciled regularly, verifying the accuracy and consistency of financial data.
Identify discrepancies or errors in the ledger and promptly resolve them to maintain accurate financial records.
Support the Finance Manager in reviewing and finalizing the monthly and year-end ledger reconciliations.


 Internal Controls & Compliance:


Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, policies, and procedures, safeguarding the organization’s assets and resources.
Collaborate with the Finance Manager to implement best practices in financial management and reporting.
Assist with the preparation of audits (internal and external), ensuring that the organization is in full compliance with relevant financial regulations, donor guidelines, and statutory requirements.


 Donor & External Reporting:


Support in the preparation of detailed financial reports for donors, ensuring transparency and compliance with donor-specific regulations and guidelines.
Track the use of restricted donor funds and ensure that all donor financial reports are submitted on time and in the required format.
Support the development of proposals and financial budgets for new funding opportunities.


Accounts Payable & Receivable:


Process and monitor the timely payment of invoices, vendor contracts, and any other outstanding financial obligations.
Support the invoicing and collection processes for the organization's receivables.
Ensure proper documentation for all financial transactions and that records are maintained for audit and compliance purposes.


Financial Systems & Capacity Building:


Support the maintenance and improvement of the organization’s financial management systems to ensure efficiency and accuracy.
Provide financial training and capacity-building support to staff across departments, ensuring that all employees understand financial processes and reporting standards.
Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and introduce new tools or systems to enhance operational efficiency.


SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS


Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
Minimum 5 years’ experience in Finance and Administration in non-profit and private sector organizations.
Demonstrable knowledge in the following areas: compliance, donor rules and regulations, project management, logistics (including asset management, office management) procurement (including tendering processes, procurement plans).
Excellent in both spoken and written English.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong command of software applications, such as Microsoft Navison, Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Experience in writing, rolling out and institutionalizing policies and procedures.
Personal qualities of integrity and commitment to the mission of Adeso.
Strong decision making, team building and negotiation skills.
Excellent management, leadership and people skills. more

POSITION SUMMARY


The Deputy Executive Director (DED – Partnerships & Advocacy) is a senior executive of Adeso, the non-Profit reporting to the Executive Director (ED) and responsible for strategic leadership, partnerships and advocacy at Adeso. The DED – Partnerships & Advocacy is instrumental in ensuring the seamless execution of Adeso’s overall strategy. With a broad understanding of the... organisation’s mission and vision, the DED will collaborate across the Partnership and Advocacy departments to implement and improve processes and drive growth. 


SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


Reporting directly to the Executive Director of Adeso, the DED – Partnerships & Advocacy will provide effective leadership and implement and lead continuous quality improvement in Adeso. Their responsibilities span from overseeing strategic relationships and partnerships, contributing to long-term planning, while maintaining a focus on aligning Adeso’s strategic objectives with the organization’s partnerships and Advocacy activities and will perform the following responsibilities: 
Strategic Leadership
Working in partnership with the Executive Director, set and communicate a clear and compelling vision for Adeso in the long, medium and short-term. Link this vision to the brand and embody the brand in all communications and relationships. 
Working in partnership with the DED – Operations and Programs and the Executive Director, establish strategic priorities and convert these them into a multi-year strategic plan.
Working in partnership with the Executive Director and other members of the Senior Leadership Team as required, research and develop new product ideas and programs that could contribute to achieving Adeso’s vision.
Working in partnership with the Executive Director and other members of the Senior Leadership Team as required, use creative problem solving to address key strategic challenges and risks that could prevent Adeso achieving its vision.
Working in partnership with the Executive Director, set and embody the organization’s culture and develop this into behaviors that are closely connected to Adeso’s brand and values. 
Partnerships and Strategic Relationships
Working in partnership with the Executive Director, develop and maintain Adeso’s key strategic and funding relationships, and work with other Senior Leaders to ensure these translate into a pipeline of opportunities. 
Lead the process of identifying, cultivating, and managing new and on-going partnerships with individuals, organizations, and foundations that advance Adeso’s decolonization aims and represent Adeso at key convenings to speak on the fundamental decolonization goals. 
Develop and implement fundraising strategies that align with the mission and values of Adeso, and that are effective in generating the necessary funds to support the organisation’s activities. 
Lead in identifying potential donors and funding sources that are aligned with the Adeso's mission and values. 
Build and maintain strategic relationships with donors and funders ensuring compliance with fundraising guidelines.
Lead in organizing fundraising events to generate awareness and support of Adeso’s mission and activities and provide fundraising training and support to the Partnership team.
Advocacy and Policy
Oversee Adeso’s advocacy and communications function including working with Senior Leadership and building on previous efforts, to develop and implement Adeso’s advocacy strategy.
As part of our Advocacy and resource mobilization efforts, provide oversight over the planning and implementation of Adeso’s advocacy convenings, including representing Adeso during international convenings.
Provide economic and political analysis as needed to support Adeso’s thought leadership and lead projects such as the decolonization docuseries and ensure its successful completion.
Oversee the donor education work including developing curriculum and delivery of the material at key opportunities like the learning journey and content creation for Kuja Learn and Kuja Advise on e-learning courses and community of practice. 
Communications
Oversee all Adeso’s social media presence/content and communications outputs in support of Adeso’s strategic goals on various platforms. 
Manage all multimedia and design duties in relations to planning, creation, maintenance and analysis of digital content such as websites, podcasts, blogs, video production for Adeso’s internal and external communications platforms 
Program Quality and Learning
Lead in setting strategic goals and objectives for the programs’ unit and in the implementation of all programs to align with these goals and objectives.
Ensure that all program activities operate consistently and ethically within the mission and values of Adeso and in accordance with relevant donor rules and regulations.
Provide leadership and management to ensure the effective, quality and timely delivery of all Adeso’s programs and initiatives and oversee the recruitment of all Program staff.
Apply change, risk, and resource management principles for all Adeso projects.
Work in collaboration with program leads to create detailed implementation plans that include deadlines, milestones, processes, and risk mitigation protocols for the respective projects.
Lead in the implementation of learning and continuous quality improvement within Adeso programs focusing on continuous systems and process improvement.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS


As a prerequisite, the role demands a high level of leadership and managerial skills and believing in and being driven by the core values of Adeso and by the mission and vision enabling the DED to make informed decisions that propel the organization forward.
Seven (7) years or more experience in an executive leadership role in the social sector.
Worked or lived experience in the Horn of Africa strongly desired.
Understand the global aid and philanthropy architecture.
Proven ability to develop and communicate your organization’s vision through developing a compelling brand and communications strategy.
An accomplished public-speaker and creator of thought-leadership, with a track record of building a personal social media brand that amplifies your organisations brand.
Strong business development, and strategic relationship building skills with a proven track record of developing new strategic relationships that result in multi-million funding or business opportunities. 
Evidence of good decision making, setting priorities, critical thinking skills and the ability to balance the delivery of targets against the reality of the budget.
Exceptional capacity for managing and leading people; a team builder with the ability to connect with all levels of employees; individually and collectively; and develop a top-notch workforce.
Strives for excellence with experience in leading others to new levels of effectiveness and programmatic impact with a high degree of integrity, credibility, self-confidence and the ability to communicate well with both internal and external partners. more

The Chief Product and Technology Officer is responsible for scaling and guiding Kuja’s product and technology strategy and resources. They lead the company’s Product, Engineering, Data, Infrastructure, and Security Operation teams to efficiently deliver impactful, high-quality, reliable, and secure technology solutions for internal and external clients. The CPTO serves as a transformational... technical and people leader providing insights to the leadership team and building and leading a world-class technical team.

KEY FUNCTIONAL AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Reporting to Acting Managing Director- Adeso Subsidiaries:


Own, drive and continuously improve the product and technology vision, strategy, and roadmap.
Develop the product and technology plan as part of the annual business planning process and appropriately manage and forecast expenditure within the plan.
Leverage a mix of internal, nearshore, and offshore development resources to meet business impact and financial goals.
Maintain an exceptional level of communication and accountability with Kuja’s executive team to ensure that the product and technology organization is moving in lockstep with the business.
Be a vocal participant with a perspective in organizational discussions with the Executive Team.
Partner closely with the CEO to develop a roadmap that balances short term deliverables with long term value creation.
Hire, mentor, and inspire a diverse, highly-engaged and skilled product and technology leadership teams.
Identify, prioritize, and implement best-of-breed commercial technology applications, custom applications and information systems to drive business results.
Develops and communicates product and technology KPIs, performance against budget, and related action plans.
Ensure all technology practices adhere to regulatory standards, and that the technology infrastructure is in full compliance with all data privacy and security standards.
Design and execute a winning organizational structure that supports maximum communication and effective execution of product and technology initiatives.


ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS


Experience 10+ years in product leadership; 5-7 years in senior technical project management;
10+ years in software development. Proven experience as a CPO or similar leadership role.
Possess a strong background in Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and demonstrate a successful track record in leveraging technology to enhance operational efficiency and deliver exceptional products and services. more

CONSULTANCY PURPOSE

The Storyteller will lead the conceptualization of the documentary series, acting as the main point of contact for storylines and the production of scripts for a reel and at least two episodes. They will manage and work closely with Adeso’s Executive Director, Director of Consulting and Learning and the Research Coordinator who will present topics to be covered in the... docuseries. Currently, the shooting is already ongoing but there is a need for someone creative to translate the content that largely covers political and economic issues into a compelling simple storyline.

SPECIFIC ACTIVITIES
Adeso is looking for a consultant who can:

Participate in weekly team calls and strategy sessions
Review the content on aid, debt crisis, food sovereignty, global governance, etc and advise on the storyline
Develop storylines and scripts for various topics to be shot
Turn political, social and economic content into a compelling storyline.

EXPECTED DELIVERABLES

Review interview footage and research to help deliver a storyline
Deliver a storyline and script for a reel and two episodes
Finalized script on a reel and two episodes

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Educational experience in a related area such as literature, film
Strong writing skills
Understanding of political and economic issues
Interest in decolonization
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to coordinate activities of parties throughout the production process
Communicating major production changes with the Adeso team
Monitoring the process after production to ensure that details are accurately captured and deadlines are met
Strong project management skills more

The successful candidate will have a proven ability to independently manage multiple tasks and projects with competing priorities and deadlines, screen and prioritize communications and opportunities from external and internal sources and organize and maintain administrative processes. This is a high demand position requiring someone with excellent communication skills who can be available at the... request of the ED and her schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Executive Director Support

Serve as the ED’s administrative liaison to Adeso’s Senior Leadership, COO, Heads of Department and Programs Team.
Efficiently manage the ED's daily schedule and coordinate meetings across multiple time zones, both virtual and in-person. Ensure she is aware of her schedule 24 hours in advance, providing necessary information for thorough preparation.
Support the ED in arriving and concluding meetings on time, ready to adjust schedules as needed.
Work closely and effectively with the COO and her Chief of Staff to keep the ED well informed about upcoming commitments and responsibilities, following up appropriately to ensure that ED apprised and updated.
Collect receipts and prepare expense reports.
Arrange complex and detailed travel plans, itineraries, and agendas, and compile documents for travel-related meetings.
Coordinate activities, such as conferences, field visits, internally and externally organized workshops; and other tasks that facilitate the ED’s ability to effectively lead the organization.
When the ED chairs meetings: work with the Chief of Staff to prepare an agenda in advance; assist with and provide research/background information, content development, and creation of presentations, coordinate meetings and take meeting notes.

Board Management

Lead the planning and coordination of all aspects of quarterly board meetings, including tracking, monitoring, following the progress of action items, and producing accurate Board minutes at each meeting when in attendance.
Drafting the meeting agenda, establish the timetable, and preparation of board materials.
Manage effective contacts and relationships with Board Members, including arranging board member travel arrangements, expense reimbursements, and board meeting logistics, and acting as a first point of contact for Board Member queries.

External Communications and Other Responsibilities

Work with the COO and Chief of Staff to manage external contacts for the ED, proactively understanding who they are, which are the priority contacts and keeping track of periodic communication needed for priority contacts.
Work closely with the Chief of Staff to perform liaison services on behalf of Adeso and the ED to donors, Government Officials, and other relevant partners.
Review correspondence (mail and email) addressed to the ED. Take the appropriate follow-up actions as required in consultation with her Chief of Staff and maintaining high respect for confidentiality.
Abide by the policies and procedures of the organization and adhere to the organization’s compliance system and understand organizational policies and procedures necessary to ensure appropriate decision-making protocols are followed.

TO EXCEL IN THIS ROLE, YOU NEED TO:

Anticipate the ED’s needs and proactively bring together appropriate people and resources to support the executive office in addressing issues in collaboration with the Chief of Staff.
Manage upward: Monitor the ED's tasks and priorities, ensuring their timely completion.
Demonstrate exceptional flexibility and responsiveness in handling requests from Executive Team members as well as other internal and external sources.
Prioritize conflicting needs; handle matters expeditiously, proactively, and follows through on projects to successful completion, often with deadline pressures.
Demonstrate proactivity on processes and show initiative on composing correspondence/reports for the ED, COO, and/or executive team’s replies in collaboration with the Chief of Staff.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

2 years with the possibility of an extension.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies or related qualification.
Minimum of 5 years or equivalent work-related experience supporting senior level Executives; experience working with Boards of Directors is desirable.
Demonstrated ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
Keen attention to detail, ability to exercise initiative, and work independently.
Highly proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint,
Well experienced in Zoom and other similar platforms for scheduling virtual meetings.
Extensive experience in preparation of board and donor presentations.
Excellent writing, proofreading and verbal communication skills.
Ability to stay focused, efficient, and effective in managing multiple priorities.
Professional demeanor and ability to handle sensitive situations in a calm, focused and professional manner.
Strong interpersonal skills and good judgment.
Proven ability to work independently to achieve accomplishments.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of employees and external contacts.
Experience working in an international environment a plus.
Proven ability to effectively collaborate with internal and cross-functional teams, and external parties in a rapidly growing environment.
Passion for helping others with the ability to provide after hours and flexible support a must.
Aligned with the mission, vision, and values of Adeso. more

POSITION SUMMARY
Based in Nairobi, Kenya, the Finance Officer will be a full-time member of the Adeso Finance team and will play a crucial role in supporting the finance affairs of Adeso and its subsidiaries and work closely with the Finance Manager with the following responsibilities:
FINANCE ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provide accounting support to Adeso projects and management while... ensuring compliance with internal controls, donor regulations and budget restrictions.
Work with all field finance staff to ensure that all financial transactions are recorded in an accurate and consistent manner and in accordance with quality of the data and agreed timelines. This includes coding of payment vouchers before making payment, and ensure an efficient, proper and transparent financial filing system of all documents relating to finance are maintained (e.g., monthly payment of bills, contracts, rent and local salaries).
Work closely with the Finance Manager to ensure all reconciliations are performed and posted on a timely basis. This includes cash and bank reconciliations as well as control accounts such as prepayment, accruals, advances, salary control accounts, PAYE Accounts etc.
Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, and other financial reports and ensure accuracy, completeness and conformance to reporting and procedural standards.
Plan for cash flow requirements for the project and submit updated cash forecast and monthly cash requests to the Finance Manager on a timely basis.
Process and make payments as provided in the approved budgets.
Ensure timely recovery of all advances including travel and mid-month advances and provide monthly update of any outstanding advances to the staff for liquidations.
Ensure proper procurement procedures are adhered to at all times, including maintaining of vendor contracts, lease agreements, and any other service contracts as may be required.
Ensure that proper authorization is obtained for all disbursements. Assess accuracy and completeness of documentation and conformity with reporting and procedural standards.
Assist in the orientation of new staff (Finance and non-finance staff).
Assist in the identification of best practices within and outside of Adeso and help in the documentation and implementation of such practices.
Help in assessing any system gaps and bottlenecks to improve the finance system.
Assist in the institutional and programme audits and where necessary liaise regularly with auditors (internal and external) and government agencies.
Undertake regular financial monitoring in the field/country sub-offices and ensure that staff adhere to Adeso and donor financial requirements, policies and procedures; including on matters of recruitment, procurement, allocations of expenses, compliance and reporting.
Perform systems audit of Adeso Country offices and ensure that all supporting documents, proposals, contracts and amendments with donors follow the internal procedures. Verify that financial reports are coherent and adhere to donor and Adeso standards before submission.
Assist in the drafting of annual financial statements as and when required.
Other finance tasks as required.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject.
Minimum 5 years’ management experience in Finance and Administration in non-profit and private sector organizations.
Demonstrable knowledge in the following areas: compliance, donor rules and regulations, project management, logistics (including asset management, office management) procurement (including tendering processes, procurement plans).
Excellent in both spoken and written English.
Excellent analytical skills.
Strong command of software applications, such as Microsoft Navison, Word processing, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
Experience in writing, rolling out and institutionalizing policies and procedures.
Personal qualities of integrity and commitment to the mission of Adeso.
Strong decision making, team building and negotiation skills.
Excellent management, leadership and people skills. more

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The main responsibilities of the Community Engagement Manager including:

Leading the development of the strategy for growing KujaLink member community with support from the team of Community Facilitators and engagement with the KujaLink leadership team
Overseeing community engagement facilitators whose main job is to source, recruit, onboard and support new... users from existing networks and partners as well as new partners
Engaging and retaining current community members
Learning from the member community to adjust and revise the strategy as the community grows and working with the platform development team to make adjustments to the platform.
Work with the KujaLink team to develop and implement the KujaLink online community engagement strategy - defining the approach, discussion and communication activities, and responsibilities of team members and platform users.
Work with community facilitators to recruit and welcome new members to the KujaLink platform - ensuring they understand and can make use of all the features including develop and update onboarding materials, including guide, graphics, and video(s).
Post as a brand ambassador and implement the strategy to develop the community including participating in discussions, finding new users and listening to the current ones.
Work with the team to develop and measure metrics to understand Community Growth and Evolution;
Understand the needs of users over time and develop strategies for retaining users;
Engage with the KujaLink development and user experience team to ensure user feedback is captured. Support the team in managing the platform User Support discussion forum.
Support development of internal community management processes and guide for future managers.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Degree, certificate, training or coursework in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, business, or a related field
Significant and relevant years in the social sector (5+)
Demonstrated experience supporting online community platforms
Experience working remotely and coordinating activities across multiple time zones
Background in support-related field such as communications, PR, social media with the ability to interact with people online and understand how online trust works
Extremely strong written communication skills and ability to communicate ideas and concepts digitally. Ability to create content and work with others to create content.
Comfortable with using a very wide range of digital platforms (email, Slack, Twitter, Whatsapp, Zoom, Wordpress) and experience with a range of online community platforms (Facebook, Linkedin)
Digitally savvy and able to keep up with the activity on the platform
Flexible and adaptable with a high level of empathy and the ability to connect with users
Fluency in English required, competency in French, Arabic or Spanish desired
Must come from a country supported by the platform (non OECD DAC countries) more