1,344 Project Finance jobs in Kenya

About Axian Energy

Axian Energy develops, finances, and operates renewable energy projects across Africa and internationally. Our mission is to accelerate the energy transition through sustainable and innovative solutions.

Joining our team means actively contributing to high-value projects in a dynamic and multicultural environment.

Your Mission

As a Project Finance Analyst Intern, you will support the Project Finance team in financial analysis, preparation of financing documentation, and monitoring of ongoing projects. This internship offers hands-on experience in corporate and project finance within the renewable energy sector.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Tender support: collecting and analyzing financial data, preparing preliminary business plans, scenario analyses, and summarizing bankability elements.

• Presentation support: preparing materials for internal investment committees and external partners.

• Data room and database management: updating databases, monitoring market studies, maintaining KPIs and project portfolio.

• Financial counterparties coordination: NDA execution, support in KYC procedures.

• Pre-financial close support: assisting with loan drawdowns, preparing disbursement requests, supporting budget monitoring and refinancing operations.

• Grants and financing support: monitoring grant applications and updating related documentation.

Technical skills:

• Strong financial analysis and Excel modeling skills.
• Proficiency in PowerPoint and Microsoft Office tools.

Soft skills:

• Analytical mindset, rigor, curiosity, autonomy, and team spirit.
• Prior internship/experience in finance or renewable energy is a plus

Education

• Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field.

Languages:

• Fluent English (mandatory). French is a plus.

What We Offer :

• Exposure to an international, fast-paced, and innovative environment.
• A meaningful experience within a passionate team driving the energy transition.
• The opportunity to contribute to impactful renewable energy projects.

The position is available for an immediate start

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Project Finance Officer

Samuel Hall is seeking a highly qualified and results-oriented professional to join our team as a
Project Finance Officer
. This vital role involves not only overseeing all financial aspects of grant-funded programs and contracts, but also providing strategic financial planning and advisory support to project managers and leads.

You will ensure the effective stewardship of donor funds, maintain the highest standards of accountability and transparency, and contribute to decision-making with accurate forecasts and insights. The role also requires ensuring strict donor compliance, preparing high-quality reports, and supporting audits and operational improvements.

The Project Finance Officer will report directly to the Finance Director (with a dotted line to the Project Manager(s)). This is a full-time, 1-year contract with the possibility of extension, based in
Nairobi, Kenya
, with travel of up to 20%.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves financial planning, monitoring, reporting, and compliance while maintaining the highest standards of accountability and transparency.

Financial Management and Planning

• Develop and manage budgets for grant-funded projects and contracts.
• Track financial performance against budgets, providing early warnings on any deviations to ensure effective financial control.
• Provide timely financial insights and advisory support to project managers and leads.

Compliance, Reporting & Operations

• Ensure strict compliance with donor requirements, regulations, and contractual obligations in Kenya.
• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports for donors.
• Maintain comprehensive financial records and documentation in line with organizational and donor requirements.
• Coordinate internal and external audit processes and implement any necessary corrective measures.
• Ensure payroll compliance for grant-funded positions, including statutory returns (KRA, NSSF, SHA, HELB).

Stakeholder Coordination & Process Improvement

• Serve as the primary financial liaison with project managers, donors, funding agencies, and partners.
• Provide financial input during project reviews, planning sessions, and donor/client negotiations.
• Build strong collaborative relationships with program and operations teams to integrate financial considerations into project delivery.

Candidate Profile

Education & Experience

• You must hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• A CPAK, ACCA, or CIMA certification is required.
• We require 5-7 years of experience in financial management, preferably within the NGO/non-profit sector.
• You should have strong experience in grants reporting, donor compliance, and financial reporting.
• Previous experience with international donors (e.g., EU, USAID, FCDO, Gates Foundation) is highly valued.

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems (such as Xero, Zoho) is essential.
• You should have a comprehensive understanding of grant regulations, donor compliance requirements, and audit processes.
• Knowledge of IFRS, US GAAP, and local Kenyan accounting standards is a plus.
• We are looking for a high level of integrity, strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills.

Company Description

Samuel Hall is a social enterprise that conducts research, evaluates programmes, and analyses data in and on contexts of migration and displacement. Our mission is to connect the voices of communities to changemakers for more inclusive societies. We are based in the regions we study, with a team of over 50 staff across offices in countries including Afghanistan, The Netherlands, Germany and Kenya.

We strive to provide actionable insights into challenging issues in the developing world by conducting academically rigorous research through primary data collection in areas where other researchers may not go. Our approach is ethical and grounded in first-hand experience of complex and fragile settings. Our expertise is focused on several key areas, including migration, resilience, and children and youth. We work closely with key partners, including UN agencies, international NGOs, governments, and private sector companies, to bring our field-based evidence and knowledge to global discussions and to influence policies and programs.

Additional Information

• Location: Nairobi, Kenya
• Employment type: Full-time, 1-year contract (with extension possibility)
• Travel: Up to 20%

Working with Us

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a collaborative work environment, and opportunities for professional growth. You will join a dynamic team committed to excellence, accountability, and impact.

How to Apply

If you meet these requirements and are excited about this opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please submit your application with a CV and motivation letter by October 10th, 2025, via this link )

If you do not hear from us in two weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Company Description

Silicon Valley Global PH Inc. is an AI-driven, tech-focused financial engineering firm that specializes in advanced investment management and project funding solutions. Our goal is to help businesses achieve sustainable growth by creating transformative financial strategies through technology.

Role Description

This is a contract remote role for a Trade Finance Consultant will play a crucial role in facilitating international trade by providing financial solutions and managing client relationships. The Trade Finance Consultant will be responsible for managing trade finance transactions, develop strategies and utilize analytical skills for finance and trading activities, and overseeing trade finance operations.

Key Roles:

1. Client Relationship Management:

2. Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients, understanding their trade finance needs.

3. Advise and structure bank instruments such as Letters of Credit (LCs), Standby Letters of Credit (SBLCs), and Bank Guarantees.

4. Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and retention.

5. Leadership:

6. Set performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and provide feedback to ensure targets are met.

7. Foster a collaborative and supportive team environment.

8. Financial Solution Structuring:

9. Assess clients' trade finance requirements and structure appropriate financial solutions.

10. Collaborate with internal departments to ensure seamless delivery of services.

11. Stay updated on trade finance regulations and compliance requirements.

12. Business Development:

13. Identify and pursue new business opportunities in the trade finance sector.

14. Develop and implement strategies to attract and retain clients.

15. Network with industry stakeholders and participate in relevant trade finance events.

16. Risk Management:

17. Evaluate and manage the risks associated with trade finance transactions.

18. Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and internal policies.

19. Implement risk mitigation strategies to protect the interests of both the client and the financial institution.

20. Market Analysis and Strategy:

21. Analyze market trends and competitive landscape to identify opportunities for growth.

22. Develop and execute strategic plans to enhance the trade finance offering.

23. Report on market conditions and provide insights to senior management.

Qualifications

• Experience in Letters of Credit management and Trade Finance
• Strong Analytical Skills for finance and trading activities
• Knowledge of Finance principles
• Ability to manage trade finance operations effectively
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field,
• Masters Degree in Finance, Business, or related field is a plus

What we Offer:

• Opportunities for professional growth
• A dynamic and supportive work environment

How to Apply

• Send your CV and cover letter to with the Subject line "Trade Finance Manager"

Organization

• Lead Exposure Elimination Project

Posted 3 Sep 2025 Closing date 21 Sep 2025

LEEP is seeking a qualified Finance professional to support LEEP's global programs by providing strategic financial insights, managing budgets and donor reporting, and improving systems and processes. You will also work closely with the Head of Finance to drive growth and impact.
Position Summary
Application Deadline:
Rolling applications, until September 21, 2025

Start date:
As soon as possible

Location:
Remote. If based in London, the ability to co-work from our office three days per week is required. LEEP is unable to sponsor visas for this role.

Language Requirements:
Full professional proficiency in English

Salary
: Salary is dependent upon location and experience. E.g. £50,000-£56,667 GBP for London-based roles, $50,000-$6,667 USD for Nairobi-based roles; 70,313- 79,668 USD for New York City-based roles.

Time Zone
: UTC -5 to UTC +3 required, with UTC to UTC +3 preferred. This role requires regular collaboration with team members across the globe, including the US & Canada (East Coast); flexibility will be needed to optimise for overlap.

Reports to:
Head of Finance

How to apply:
Fill out this application form

Contact
:

Jobs Page:

About LEEP
LEEP is an impact-driven, evidence-based nonprofit that aims to eliminate childhood lead poisoning, which affects an estimated one in three children worldwide. We primarily focus on one important source of exposure: lead paint. Our paint programs involve generating data, supporting governments with the introduction and enforcement of regulation, and assisting manufacturers in switching to lead-free paints. Beyond our paint programs, we are piloting interventions to address other sources of lead exposure, such as spices and cosmetics.

Since Our Founding In September 2020

• We have initiated lead paint elimination programs in 37 countries and completed paint studies in 22.
• We have agreed on goals to establish lead paint regulation with government agencies in 18 countries (e.g., in Angola).
• We have received reports in 17 countries of manufacturers representing more than 50% of the lead paint market share (in that country) reformulating to lead-free (e.g., in Pakistan).
• We have conducted a repeat paint study which showed more than a 50% reduction in lead paint market share since our initial study in Malawi.
• Founders Pledge estimates that it costs 1.66 to prevent one child's lead exposure (in expectation) through our work, making LEEP one of its most cost-effective nonprofit recommendations. Our own analysis estimates that it costs under 5 to avert one DALY-equivalent through LEEP's first 13 established programs.
• We are a partner of the WHO and UN Environment Programme's Global Alliance to Eliminate Lead Paint, and a member of the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future, launched by USAID and UNICEF.
• We have appeared in Nature, Vox, Time Magazine, The New Yorker, Prospect, on the 80,000 Hours Podcast, at the Partnership for a Lead-Free Future launch on the sidelines of the 79th UN General Assembly, and our co-founders were named in Vox's Future Perfect 50.

About The Role
We are seeking an experienced finance professional to join LEEP as Finance Business Partner, acting as the right hand to the Head of Finance and supporting our programs across the globe. You will act as a trusted partner to program staff, providing accurate, actionable financial insights that inform strategic decision-making. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, ensuring teams understand and act on financial data, while also supporting donor reporting, funding proposals, and financial modelling.

This role is integral to financial stewardship across LEEP, ensuring compliance with our restricted and unrestricted funding, and continuous improvement of our financial management and grant management across multiple jurisdictions as we continue to grow. You will lead on reviewing and improving grant and contract management processes, conduct due diligence on partner organisations, and collaborate with both internal teams and outsourced providers to ensure smooth financial operations. As the right hand to the Head of Finance, you will also play a key role in strategic planning, process and systems improvement, and financial strategy.

If you are excited by the opportunity to build and lead financial processes in a dynamic, mission-driven organization, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities
Business Partnering, Budgeting, and Reporting

• Act as a finance business partner, partnering with program managers to drive accurate, actionable insights for strategic decision-making.
• Proactively identify and resolve finance-related challenges faced by program staff, to promote effective and efficient financial management. These often include handling government and NGO payments in our program countries.
• Produce monthly program-level budget-vs-actual reports, forecasts, variance analysis and insight, helping our wider team to understand and act on financial data.
• Prepare and contribute to organisational financial reporting (management accounts, Board packs, donor reports, funding proposals), ensuring clear data visualisation, insightful analysis, and accurate financial planning and modelling.
• Support the design and delivery of finance-related training of program staff.
• Support audit requirements by coordinating timely and accurate information for external auditors.
• Manage the outsourced bookkeeper to ensure that transactions are correctly recorded through QuickBooks Online and PayHawk.

Grants and Contracts Management

• Support program managers in reviewing partner expenditure and financial reports, conducting due diligence where required.
• Review and approve partner disbursements, initiated by the outsourced bookkeeper.
• Accurately track restricted and unrestricted fund utilisation, ensuring compliance with grant budgets and organisational policies.
• Support the preparation of financial reports for funders, working closely with program teams and the Head of Finance.

Financial Strategy and Continuous Improvement

• As right-hand to the Head of Finance, work closely together on financial strategy and strategic planning.
• Contribute to a culture of collaboration, learning, and continuous improvement within the finance team and across the organisation.
• Create and monitor financial KPIs and dashboards.
• Review, build, and improve LEEP's financial management processes and systems to drive automation, standardisation and efficiency.
• Review, build, and improve LEEP's grant and contract processes, templates, and guidance, shaping financial aspects of our CRM.
• As a growing organisation, we're looking for someone excited to help shape and adapt our finance function, so responsibilities may evolve.

What We're Looking For
A successful applicant will possess or be the following:

• Fully qualified in a recognised accounting qualification (AAT, ACCA, CIMA, CPA, or equivalent).
• Passion for LEEP's mission and a strong commitment to financial stewardship and impact.
• 5+ years' experience in finance roles, ideally in nonprofit/charity or international program contexts.
• Experience with accounting software (QuickBooks Online preferred).
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, financial monitoring, and reporting in a multi-currency, multi-program context.
• Familiarity with restricted funding and donor compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with at least one of US and UK legal/ financial compliance.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain finance concepts clearly to non-finance colleagues.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills; comfortable manipulating and analysing data.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple parallel responsibilities, while maintaining attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively with outsourced providers and internal teams.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable in a changing environment where processes are still developing.

Other Promising Attributes

• Experience managing junior staff and outsourced providers.
• Experience developing and managing financial agreements with partners (subgrants, contracts, or consultancies).
• Experience in low- and middle-income country contexts.
• Knowledge of both US and UK charity finance regulations.

Work Environment
Our culture is one of genuine care for each other and passion for our work and its impact. We are a team that values collaboration, openness, and mutual support, which creates an environment where everyone can thrive while contributing to meaningful work. Though we are a remote team, we are supportive and close-knit. We stay connected through weekly team calls and 1:1 calls, where we have conversations about both non-work and work topics; we regularly share photos and celebrate milestones and successes in our Slack; and we come together annually for an in-person retreat to strengthen relationships and reflect on our mission.

Our team of 30+ people is based across five continents and speaks over 10 languages. We have diverse expertise, from medicine to environmental health to international law.

Our work schedule is flexible. Some of the team work 9-5:30, and some adjust their daily schedule around school pick-up. We value work-life balance and rarely contact the team members outside their work hours.

LEEP Offers

• A chance to have a very large positive impact on the world
• 33 days of paid leave
• Generous sick leave and parental leave policies
• 4% pension contribution or equivalent
• Professional development opportunities
• Health Insurance
• Annual team retreat

How to apply

Here's a summary of the application process for a successful candidate. We might make adjustments.

• Complete the application form by 21 September and complete a 32 min test which will be sent shortly after submitting your application
• Attend an initial 25 minute screening call
• Complete a 2-3 hour work test designed to simulate the work you would do if hired and evaluate key skills important for success in the role
• Attend one remote panel interview
• Receive an employment offer
• Submit references

If you have any questions about the position or the application process, please email

LEEP is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates and employees are always evaluated based on merit, qualifications, and performance. We will never discriminate on the basis of race, colour, gender, national origin, ethnicity, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability, or any other protected characteristic.

Job details

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• Lead Exposure Elimination Project

Type

• Job

Career category

• Administration/Finance

Years of experience

• 5-9 years

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Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That's why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

PREFERRED LOCATION: FLEXIBLE
1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT
Enabling WWF mission delivery through the continuous pursuit of the optimum balance between efficiency and effectiveness with respect to internal systems, tools, and processes. This will be achieved via the delivery of a high standard of: strategic financial management, effective digital solutions, proactive risk management, quality guidance, advice, and communication of both regulatory and internal standards requirements all through an inclusive people-centered lens.

2 Major Functions
The Senior Finance Business Partner will provide overall strategic finance leadership to the WWF International Secretariat to ensure that the Organization has long-term growth and sustainability, best practices are implemented, and all assets are safeguarded. The position will act as a thought partner with Sr. Leadership and will provide leadership over business planning and forecasting, and provide key analytics to help set financial goals and priorities and drive decision-making

3 Major Duties And Responsibilities
Head Business Partner

• In collaboration with the Director, FP&A, establish, lead, and develop a strong

financial business partnering culture.

• Provide excellent customer-centric finance business partnering service to the WWF secretariat. Serve as a focal point for all financial and accounting work related to WWF International Secretariat operations, including all Executive Team members. Liaise with other finance staff/functions to ensure all portfolio needs are met.
• Develop a deep knowledge of WWF International business areas, their needs, and priorities, ensuring that leaders understand the financial implications of decisions and available choices.
• Provide thought partnership, analytics, and problem-solving support to Sr.

Leadership to help foster sound decision-making.

• Provide financial capacity building to non-Finance Leaders across the Secretariat including Secretariat Budget Holders to build and develop financial literacy across leadership and management positions.
• Accountable for advice and support to WWF International Secretariat Budget

Holders in the management of their budgets and forecasts.

• Supporting the construction of business cases through financial challenges and the identification of implications of options considered. Provide support for change

projects, including financial return on investment analysis and tracking of financial

benefits.

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all Financial matters to internal and external

clients surrounding their assigned portfolio.

Planning

• Supporting the financial analysis of the WWF International Secretariat to prepare for the business planning processes.
• Lead the planning, forecasting, and monitoring processes for their business.
• Building, maintaining, and influencing strong relationships with key stakeholders and budget holders, acting as the link with colleagues, and ensuring that variances, forecasts, and planning assumptions are reported and understood.
• Identifying sustainable cost reallocation or savings targets and initiatives as part of the business planning cycle, along with understanding and articulating the impact of reforms and their ultimate effect on the business.

Financial analysis and reporting

• Oversees the analytics and quality of all financial reports going to the Board, and other senior governing bodies within WWF International.
• Acting in an intelligent customer role to actively work with the business to

understand cost drivers and performance priorities and interpret data to support

business decisions.

• Provide and present relevant and accurate financial information related to their

business area to various stakeholders.

• Provide recommendations based on analysis of financial information

Grant Support.

• Provides financial and grant business partnering support for all types of funding,

through the life cycle of a grant.

• Liaises with the Head of Grant Management to ensure consistent processes,

controls, and training across the Secretariat Business Partner team.

Other

• Supports continuous improvement of processes about WWF International Finance deliverables. Supports the development and enhancement of Finance's output, aiming to increase automation, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Ensure a cost-effective environment that eliminates waste, and safeguards assets.
• Maintain a focus on long-term sustainability, leveraging effective cost-recovery

practices.

Team leadership and unit development

• Leads in the recruitment of their team.
• Manage and empower their team including developing, coaching, coordinating, and supervising roles.
• Build and maintain relationships with other management and leadership positions across and beyond the division to enable and optimize the ways of working.
• Performs other duties as requested by Finance leadership.

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

• Hold a first degree or equivalent qualification and/or be an ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent qualified accountant and 8 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing large amounts of data and producing

summaries that provide clear insights.

• Financial Analysis skills and ideally from an FP&A background.
• Experience in assisting with business cases and modeling is desirable.

Required Skills And Competencies.

• Commercial in their approach to finance, balanced with a clear understanding of the non-financial objectives of the Division.
• Financial Leadership to understand the bigger picture and align financial priorities to achieve stated objectives.
• Effective decision-making and financial problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively work with staff across various WWF

International departments, including different units in Finance

• Adaptability and flexibility to efficiently work in complex and sometimes unique

circumstances

• Able to influence the behavior of senior managers to ensure they deliver the

expected financial performance for their area of responsibility.

• Good at networking, both internally and externally, and building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• An excellent communicator, particularly when dealing with complex financial

information and a non-financial audience.

• Able to work autonomously across a large and complex organization.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity,

Respect & Collaboration.

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal.

Frequently interacts with Sr. Leadership, Regional Leadership and teams, and finance

teams across WWF International

External.

Liaises with consultants, other finance professionals in the INGO sector, and auditors.

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 22 October 2025
Work permit restrictions may apply.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That's why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

Location: The candidate can be remote anywhere in Europe or North Africa, but preference may be given to a candidate who is located or willing to relocate to where there is a WWF International Office. This position is managed by WWF International's Global Talent Acquisition team. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the process. Local WWF offices are not involved in the recruitment for this position and will not be able to assist with inquiries.
1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

Enabling WWF mission delivery through the continuous pursuit of the optimum balance between efficiency and effectiveness with respect to internal systems, tools, and processes. This will be achieved via the delivery of a high standard of: strategic financial management, effective digital solutions, proactive risk management, quality guidance, advice, and communication of both regulatory and internal standards requirements all through an inclusive people-centered lens.

2 Major Functions
The Head Regional Business Partner Europe & North Africa, will provide strategic finance leadership to their assigned region to ensure that WWF International Country Offices have long-term growth and sustainability, best practices are implemented, and all assets are safeguarded. The position will act as a thought partner with Regional Leadership, will help set financial goals and priorities, and ensure a highly functioning regional finance team.

3 Major Duties And Responsibilities
Business Partnering

• In collaboration with the Director, FP&A, establish, lead, and develop a strong financial business partnering team and culture.
• Provide an excellent customer-centric finance business partnering service to Country Leadership, Regional Teams, and the Secretariat.
• Serve as a focal point for all financial and accounting work related to the assigned region. Liaise with other finance staff/functions to ensure all portfolio needs are met
• Develop a deep knowledge of Regional business areas, their needs, and priorities, ensuring that leaders understand the financial implications of decisions and available choices.
• Identify and coordinate financial capacity building to Country Finance Leaders including professional development support and mentoring.
• Provide recruitment and performance management support and advice to Country Directors for their senior Finance roles.
• Provide thought partnership, analytics, and problem-solving support to Regional leadership to help foster sound decision-making.
• Provide financial capacity building to non-Finance Leaders across the organisation including Country Leaders and Secretariat Budget Holders to build and develop financial literacy across leadership and management positions.
• Accountable for advice and support to Country Office and Regional Budget Holders in the management of their budgets and forecasts
• Supporting the construction of business cases through financial challenges and the identification of implications of options considered.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all Financial matters to internal and external clients surrounding their assigned portfolio.
• Maintain continuous oversight of Country Office financial situation (reserves, burn rates, cost recovery, core expenditure etc) and identifying any issues needing management attention at or between quarterly review meetings.
• Develop annual improvement plans with the Country Offices on key metrics, (such as cost recovery)

Planning

• Supporting the financial analysis of the Region to prepare for the business planning processes.
• Lead the planning, forecasting, and monitoring processes for their business area.
• Building, maintaining, and influencing strong relationships with key stakeholders and budget holders, acting as the link with colleagues, and ensuring that variances, forecasts, and planning assumptions are reported and understood.
• Identifying sustainable cost reallocation or savings targets and initiatives as part of the business planning cycle, along with understanding and articulating the impact of reforms and their ultimate effect on the business.

Financial analysis and reporting

• Acting in an intelligent customer role to actively work with the business to understand cost drivers and performance priorities and interpret data to support business decisions
• Ensure timely, accurate and easy to understand financial reports from WWF Country Offices for annual and quarterly management review
• Provide and present relevant and accurate financial information related to their business area to various stakeholders
• Provide recommendations based on analysis of financial information

Other

• Supports continuous improvement of processes about respective Regional Finance deliverables. Supports the development and enhancement of Finance's output, aiming to increase automation, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Ensure a cost-effective environment that eliminates waste, and safeguards assets.
• Maintain a focus on long-term sustainability, leveraging effective cost-recovery practices.
• Support Audit functions by ensuring preparedness and support and timely completion of management response actions
• Support the grant lifecycle from inception to final reporting for larger grants within the region. This includes quality assurance, compliance and final reporting.

Team leadership and unit development

• Leads in the recruitment of their team
• Manage and empower their team including developing, coaching, coordinating, and supervising roles
• Build and maintain relationships with other management and leadership positions across and beyond the division to enable and optimize the ways of working
• Performs other duties as requested by Finance leadership

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

• Hold a first degree or equivalent qualification and/or be an ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent qualified accountant and 8 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing large amounts of data and producing summaries that provide clear insights.
• Financial Analysis skills and ideally from an FP&A background.
• Experience in assisting with business cases and modeling is desirable.

Required Skills And Competencies.

• Commercial in their approach to finance, balanced with a clear understanding of the non-financial objectives of the Region.
• Financial Leadership to understand the bigger picture and align financial priorities to achieve stated objectives.
• Effective decision-making and financial problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively work with staff across various WWF International departments, including different units in Finance
• Adaptability and flexibility to efficiently work in complex and sometimes unique circumstances
• Able to influence the behavior of senior managers to ensure they deliver the expected financial performance for their area of responsibility.
• Good at networking, both internally and externally, and building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• An excellent communicator, particularly when dealing with complex financial information and a non-financial audience.
• Able to work autonomously across a large and complex organization.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal.

Frequently interacts with Sr. Leadership, Regional Leadership and teams, Country Office Leadership and teams, and finance teams across WWF International

External.

Liaises with consultants, other finance professionals in the INGO sector, and auditors.

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 30 October 2025
Work permit restrictions may apply.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

Want to make a positive difference to the future of people and our one shared home, the Earth? Working at WWF could be your opportunity of a lifetime.
All around the world, people are waking up to the devastating impacts of climate change and nature loss. The situation today is worse than the darkest predictions of just ten years ago, pushing billions of people to the edge and threatening lives and livelihoods. At WWF, we are facing our biggest crisis – and our biggest ever opportunity – to create a better future for people and nature. With over 60 years of experience and an active presence in more than 100 countries, we work to achieve both on-the-ground and global policy action, from protecting and restoring species and their habitats, to transforming markets and policies toward sustainability.

Our people come from hugely diverse backgrounds and with a variety of expertise, ranging from conservation science and advocacy to HR and finance. We welcome applications from anyone who believes they can help us tackle this enormous global challenge and drive the urgent conservation impact needed to restore our planet.

What We Do
We are an independent conservation organization, striving to sustain the natural world for the benefit of people and the ecosystem. From individuals and communities to businesses and governments, we are part of a growing global movement calling for bolder action on climate and nature, demanding that world leaders set nature on the path to recovery by 2030. WWF works to address the most dominant drivers of nature loss through system-wide changes in how food and energy are produced and consumed, and in how financial systems are structured. By implementing change in every country, we aim to drive visible and positive impacts on the ground, helping to restore nature in the most critical places around the world, from the Amazon to the Coral Triangle.

Engaging everyone means addressing the barriers to participation faced by some groups in society, including local communities. Conservation will only be sustainable if it is owned by, and benefits, local people. That's why Indigenous Peoples and local communities must be at the centre of action on climate and nature. WWF is committed to using its resources and global network to support these communities in creating together the most effective solutions where they live.

Humanity is still in time, we have a clear pathway to solve this crisis. At WWF, we call on everyone to join the global movement, change how we live, and take action now.

Location: The candidate can be remote anywhere in Asia, but preference may be given to a candidate who is located or willing to relocate to where there is a WWF International Office. This position is managed by WWF International's Global Talent Acquisition team. Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the next stage of the process. Local WWF offices are not involved in the recruitment for this position and will not be able to assist with inquiries.
1 MISSION OF THE DEPARTMENT

Enabling WWF mission delivery through the continuous pursuit of the optimum balance between efficiency and effectiveness with respect to internal systems, tools, and processes. This will be achieved via the delivery of a high standard of: strategic financial management, effective digital solutions, proactive risk management, quality guidance, advice, and communication of both regulatory and internal standards requirements all through an inclusive people-centered lens.

2 Major Functions
The Head Regional Business Partner for Asia Pacific will provide strategic finance leadership to their assigned region to ensure that WWF International Country Offices have long-term growth and sustainability, best practices are implemented, and all assets are safeguarded. The position will act as a thought partner with Regional Leadership, will help set financial goals and priorities, and ensure a highly functioning regional finance team.

3 Major Duties And Responsibilities
Business Partnering

• In collaboration with the Director, FP&A, establish, lead, and develop a strong financial business partnering team and culture.
• Provide an excellent customer-centric finance business partnering service to Country Leadership, Regional Teams, and the Secretariat.
• Serve as a focal point for all financial and accounting work related to the assigned region. Liaise with other finance staff/functions to ensure all portfolio needs are met
• Develop a deep knowledge of Regional business areas, their needs, and priorities, ensuring that leaders understand the financial implications of decisions and available choices.
• Identify and coordinate financial capacity building to Country Finance Leaders including professional development support and mentoring.
• Provide recruitment and performance management support and advice to Country Directors for their senior Finance roles.
• Provide thought partnership, analytics, and problem-solving support to Regional leadership to help foster sound decision-making.
• Provide financial capacity building to non-Finance Leaders across the organisation including Country Leaders and Secretariat Budget Holders to build and develop financial literacy across leadership and management positions.
• Accountable for advice and support to Country Office and Regional Budget Holders in the management of their budgets and forecasts
• Supporting the construction of business cases through financial challenges and the identification of implications of options considered.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for all Financial matters to internal and external clients surrounding their assigned portfolio.
• Maintain continuous oversight of Country Office financial situation (reserves, burn rates, cost recovery, core expenditure etc) and identifying any issues needing management attention at or between quarterly review meetings.
• Develop annual improvement plans with the Country Offices on key metrics, (such as cost recovery)

Planning

• Supporting the financial analysis of the Region to prepare for the business planning processes.
• Lead the planning, forecasting, and monitoring processes for their business area.
• Building, maintaining, and influencing strong relationships with key stakeholders and budget holders, acting as the link with colleagues, and ensuring that variances, forecasts, and planning assumptions are reported and understood.
• Identifying sustainable cost reallocation or savings targets and initiatives as part of the business planning cycle, along with understanding and articulating the impact of reforms and their ultimate effect on the business.

Financial analysis and reporting

• Acting in an intelligent customer role to actively work with the business to understand cost drivers and performance priorities and interpret data to support business decisions
• Ensure timely, accurate and easy to understand financial reports from WWF Country Offices for annual and quarterly management review
• Provide and present relevant and accurate financial information related to their business area to various stakeholders
• Provide recommendations based on analysis of financial information

Other

• Supports continuous improvement of processes about respective Regional Finance deliverables. Supports the development and enhancement of Finance's output, aiming to increase automation, improve efficiency, and strengthen controls.
• Ensure a cost-effective environment that eliminates waste, and safeguards assets.
• Maintain a focus on long-term sustainability, leveraging effective cost-recovery practices.
• Support Audit functions by ensuring preparedness and support and timely completion of management response actions
• Support the grant lifecycle from inception to final reporting for larger grants within the region. This includes quality assurance, compliance and final reporting.

Team leadership and unit development

• Leads in the recruitment of their team
• Manage and empower their team including developing, coaching, coordinating, and supervising roles
• Build and maintain relationships with other management and leadership positions across and beyond the division to enable and optimize the ways of working
• Performs other duties as requested by Finance leadership

4 PROFILE

Required Qualifications.

• Hold a first degree or equivalent qualification and/or be an ACCA, CIMA, ACA, or equivalent qualified accountant and 8 years experience.
• Demonstrated experience in analyzing large amounts of data and producing summaries that provide clear insights.
• Financial Analysis skills and ideally from an FP&A background.
• Experience in assisting with business cases and modeling is desirable.

Required Skills And Competencies.

• Commercial in their approach to finance, balanced with a clear understanding of the non-financial objectives of the Region.
• Financial Leadership to understand the bigger picture and align financial priorities to achieve stated objectives.
• Effective decision-making and financial problem-solving skills
• Strong collaboration skills to effectively work with staff across various WWF International departments, including different units in Finance
• Adaptability and flexibility to efficiently work in complex and sometimes unique circumstances
• Able to influence the behavior of senior managers to ensure they deliver the expected financial performance for their area of responsibility.
• Good at networking, both internally and externally, and building relationships at all levels of the organization.
• An excellent communicator, particularly when dealing with complex financial information and a non-financial audience.
• Able to work autonomously across a large and complex organization.
• Embraces the WWF mission and values of the organization: Courage, Integrity, Respect & Collaboration.

5 WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Internal.

Frequently interacts with Sr. Leadership, Regional Leadership and teams, Country Office Leadership and teams, and finance teams across WWF International

External.

Liaises with consultants, other finance professionals in the INGO sector, and auditors.

Please upload your covering letter and CV in English. Priority will be given to applications with both documents indicated.

Deadline for applications: 30 October 2025
Work permit restrictions may apply.
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.

At WWF, we are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where every individual feels valued and respected. We believe that a diverse workforce will help us to achieve our mission to stop the degradation of the Earth's natural environment and to build a future in which humans live in harmony with nature. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to providing fair and unbiased consideration for all candidates regardless of their background. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply and join us in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

RECRUITMENT FOR IPF CEO POSITION

Position Title:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Reporting Line:
Board of Directors

Location:
Nairobi, Kenya

Employment Type:
Performance-based contract

INTRODUCTION

The
Institute of Public Finance (IPF)
, an independent, nonprofit think tank based in Nairobi, Kenya, seeks to recruit a
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
.

With over a decade of experience, IPF stands at the forefront of revolutionizing public finance management systems through credible research, technical support, and policy influence. Guided by the principles of Transparency, Accountability, and Participation (TAP), IPF is committed to promoting efficient and effective public finance management for improved service delivery across Kenya and beyond.

JOB SUMMARY

The CEO will provide visionary leadership and direction to IPF, ensuring the organization achieves its mission of advancing research, policy influence, and advocacy in governance, accountability, and sustainable development.

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the CEO will be responsible for organizational strategy, governance, resource mobilization, external representation, and long-term institutional sustainability. The role requires a dynamic leader who combines thought leadership, policy expertise, fundraising capacity, and a strong commitment to IPF's mission.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

·
Strategic Leadership
: Drive IPF's strategic vision and position the organization as a leading voice in public finance policy debates nationally, regionally, and globally.

·
Governance and Board Relations
: Partner with the Board to strengthen governance, ensure accountability, and provide high-level strategic advice.

·
Finance and Resource Mobilization
: Lead fundraising and grant stewardship, secure sustainable funding streams, and ensure sound financial management.

·
External Relations and Advocacy
: Represent IPF at national and international platforms, forge strategic partnerships, and advocate for reforms in public finance, equity, and accountability.

·
Leadership and Culture
: Inspire and manage a high-performing team, foster innovation, and build a values-driven organizational culture of excellence and inclusion.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

· Bachelor's degree in Economics, Public Policy, Finance, Governance, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).

· At least 6 years of senior leadership experience with proven ability in organizational management and strategy.

· Demonstrated track record of influencing public policy, engaging government, and shaping governance reforms.

· Strong experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, and building cross-sector partnerships.

· Recognized as a thought leader with strong public representation and communication skills.

·
Proven capacity to lead diverse teams, manage performance, and nurture innovation

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· In-depth understanding of public finance management, governance reforms, and sustainable development.

· Strong research, advocacy, and analytical expertise.

· Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

·
Commitment to IPF's values of transparency, accountability, equity, and participation

Expected Start Date:
1
st
January 2026

Application Procedure

If you believe your qualifications and career objectives align with this role, please submit your application including a cover letter and detailed CV (not exceeding 7 pages), indicating your current and expected salary.

Applications should clearly describe how you meet the stated requirements, with concise examples where possible.

Interested candidates should send their applications to:

Deadline for applications:
Friday, 26
th
September 2025.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you are not contacted by 31
st
October 2025 at 5.00 p.m. East African Time, please note you were not successful.

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Job Description
Professional BA Certification
(e.g., IIBA, CBAP) or a recognized Business Analysis credential.

Experience with
ITIL
,
CMMI
,
PMI
, or similar frameworks for project governance.

Seeking a Senior Finance Business Analyst with 10+ years of overall experience, including at least 6+ years in Finance and Insurance. The role requires agile expertise in business analysis, change readiness, testing execution, and post–go‐live support. The successful candidate will facilitate solution design, requirements gathering, stakeholder alignment, and end‐to‐end implementation across multiple business teams and regions.

Primary responsibilities include:

• Triaging and prioritizing business requests and enhancements.
• Managing the impact of changes and overseeing user readiness and training.
• Driving the successful embedment of solutions into Business‐as‐Usual (BAU).

Outstanding communication and stakeholder management skills are essential for coordinating activities across diverse business units, ensuring strategic alignment and sustainable outcomes.

• Duties and Responsibilities

Business Needs Assessment & Prioritization

• Analyze and triage incoming requests or enhancements based on relevance, urgency, and strategic impact.
• Collaborate with finance and insurance stakeholders to explore and evaluate different solution pathways, balancing constraints (time, cost, risk).

Requirements Elicitation & Documentation

• Conduct workshops with cross‐functional teams (including multiple geographies) to gather comprehensive requirements.
• Document requirements in sufficient detail (e.g., annotated process flows, data relationships, system interaction diagrams, UML diagrams) to guide solution design.
• Maintain strict traceability from initial request through to final deliverable.

Solution Design & Collaboration

• Work with technical teams, solution architects, and other business analysts to define solution approaches (process changes, system modifications, or both).
• Ensure that testing methodologies (user acceptance testing, integration testing, etc.) are aligned with business goals and thoroughly validated before deployment.

Change Readiness & Stakeholder Engagement

• Facilitate change impact analyses and assist business owners with risk mitigation plans.
• Develop or coordinate training materials, user communications, and support plans to ensure a high level of user readiness prior to go‐live.
• Proactively address and manage any anticipated or persistent resistance to change.
• ‐Live Embedment & Continuous Improvement
• Monitor key adoption metrics, gather user feedback, and track performance against business requirements after go‐live.
• Identify process gaps or additional needs that arise in BAU, and propose iterative improvements or follow‐on project work.
• Oversee documentation updates (including release notes, training guides, and knowledge articles) to reflect the final implemented solution.

Governance & Compliance

• Enforce governance throughout the requirements lifecycle and implementation process, ensuring stakeholder sign‐offs and proper storage of documentation.
• Ensure alignment with relevant financial regulations and corporate finance standards, especially in an insurance context.
• Qualifications and Experience
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Analytics, or a similar field.

Industry & Functional Expertise

• Proven Financial Services industry experience (specifically Insurance and/or Investments).
• Strong understanding of Corporate Finance business processes, principles, and data.
• 5+ years of experience in a project delivery environment with demonstrated complex project success.

Business Analysis Skills

• Competency in analytical problem solving, stakeholder collaboration, and requirements documentation.
• Demonstrable expertise in Business Analysis methodologies & tools (e.g., BPMN, UML).
• Experience with testing methodology, including user acceptance testing and test automation, is advantageous.

Technical & Communication Skills

• Ability to influence both business and technical teams; comfortable communicating business requirements to development teams.
• Familiarity with agile project management, backlog prioritization, and sprint planning.
• Proficient in producing clear, concise documentation for diverse audiences.
• Competencies Required
• Excellent communication skills – adept at bridging business and technical language.
• Time management – able to handle multiple parallel requests.
• Relationship management – strong collaborator, effective at building cross‐functional partnerships.
• Business awareness – understands financial/insurance domain context and constraints.
• Ownership & accountability – drives deliverables end‐to‐end.
• Technical knowledge – comfortable mapping requirements into technical solutions.
• Client focus – ensures delivered solutions meet user needs and improve outcomes.
• Strategic & innovative thinking – proposes creative solutions and fosters an environment of continuous improvement.

Team Results

• Works with the Team Lead to set challenging objectives and facilitate high performance.
• Balances competing demands from technology vendors and business stakeholders.
• Exhibits intellectual curiosity and willingness to experiment with new ideas and methods.
• Quickly gains trust of sponsors and key stakeholders, even when facing ambiguity.

Skills
Accounting, Action Planning, Budget Management, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Classification, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Evaluating Information, Financial Acumen, Management Reporting, Numerical Aptitude, Oral Communications, Report Review

Competencies
Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Decision Quality

Ensures Accountability

Financial Acumen

Manages Complexity

Plans and Aligns

Tech Savvy

Education
NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent

Closing Date
09 October 2025 , 23:59

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