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Impact change in African education as the CFO/Global Director of Finance in the dynamic organization, Educate.
Overview
Salary
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Location
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda - Hybrid
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Organisation summary
Join the dynamic team at Educate!, an organization committed to transforming education in Africa and preparing youth for today's economy. With a major focus on youth employment solutions in countries such as Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania, Educate! has positively impacted over 500,000 individuals through their innovative programs.
Role Summary
- Play a pivotal role in overseeing the organization's financial health.
- Report directly to the CEO and manage financial systems, strategic financial planning, compliance, and financial reporting initiatives.
- Support impact objectives through effective strategic analysis and financial oversight.
Role Requirements
- Have 6-10 years of strategic leadership experience.
- Possess a strong background in financial operations and systems management.
- Understand strategic financial management and system oversight.
- Have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with global teams.
Application Process Details
- Open to African candidates and exceptional candidates from outside East Africa.
- For non-East African candidates, the role will be remote with substantial travel required.
- All candidates must undergo screening for child and youth safety.
- Successful candidates must provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
Who We Are!
Educate! is a dynamic organization dedicated to transforming the educational landscape in Africa, particularly focusing on youth employment solutions in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania. With a mission to prepare youth to learn, earn, and thrive in today's economy, we have impacted over 500,000 individuals through our innovative programs. Our team comprises over 300 African staff and 300 volunteer youth mentors, and we pride ourselves on creating an engaging, fulfilling, and growth-oriented work environment.
The Role
As the CFO/Global Director of Finance at Educate!, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial health of the organization. Reporting directly to the CEO, your responsibilities will include strategic financial planning, managing financial systems, ensuring compliance, and leading our financial reporting initiatives. This position is pivotal in supporting our ambitious impact objectives through effective financial oversight and strategic analysis.
Job Requirements
The ideal candidate will have 6-10 years of strategic leadership experience, with a strong background in financial operations and systems management. While specific finance leadership experience is not mandatory, a solid understanding of strategic financial management and system oversight is essential. We are looking for a candidate who is a strategic problem solver with excellent interpersonal skills and a proven ability to work effectively with global teams.
Benefits
Educate! offers a competitive salary aligned with local standards in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda. Benefits include medical and travel insurance, flexible work hours, hybrid work options, paid leave, and office closure over the December holidays. We are committed to diversity and inclusion and encourage applications from all backgrounds.
Additional Information
This role is open to African candidates and exceptional candidates from outside East Africa. For candidates outside East Africa, the role will be remote with substantial travel required. All candidates must undergo screening for child and youth safety, and successful candidates will need to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct.
