Finance & Admin Assistant – Digital Futures (PMU)

About the role

Sightsavers is seeking a Finance and Admin Assistant to support its Digital Futures programme in Nairobi. The role combines financial processing, administrative coordination and the use of digital tools to streamline programme operations.

Key responsibilities

• Coordinate logistics for programme meetings, workshops, trainings and events.
• Arrange travel, accommodation and flight bookings for consultants and temporary staff.
• Draft correspondence, maintain filing systems, track action points and follow up with stakeholders.
• Assist with field‑trip organisation, stakeholder engagement and programme activities.
• Process payment requests for the programme management unit.
• Track partner transfers and prepare supporting documentation for reporting, compliance and audit purposes.
• Organise finance files and related supporting documentation.

Required profile

• Diploma or Associate's degree in a relevant field.
• Strong administrative and documentation skills.
• Good numeracy and IT proficiency.
• Awareness of AI tools to improve work processes.
• At least 1 month of experience in a similar role.

Required skills

• Accounting
• Office administration
• Payroll
• Financial reporting
• Accounting IT systems