Finance and Procurement Associate, Kenya

About the role

The Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) is hiring a Finance and Procurement Associate for its Kenya office (Nairobi), Grade G6, on the country salary scale, with an end date of 31 December 2027. Reporting to the Manager, Africa Strategy and Partnership and the Head of Kenya Office, the post ensures process integrity and compliance across finance, procurement and administrative functions for the SYMBIOTIC project, which runs in Kenya and Ethiopia. The role advises the team on procedures and policies, coordinates HR and administrative processes and works closely with the Finance and Corporate Services unit at the Africa Regional office.

Key responsibilities

• Manage financial transactions, reconciliations and reporting accurately, in line with GGGI and donor requirements.
• Develop and implement procurement plans and requisition procedures aligned with project timelines and funding agreements.
• Coordinate HR and administrative processes, including recruitment and onboarding of staff and consultants.
• Develop, manage and report on budget execution plans and schedules, and consolidate financial documentation for accurate project reporting.
• Verify data and ensure consistency of spending and expense records.
• Assist procurement processes, including vendor negotiations, contract issuance, payment authorisation, claims and requisitions.
• Maintain country programme documentary filing systems and coordinate operations across Kenya and Ethiopia.
• Identify issues and risks affecting project delivery and report them to the Project Managers and Country Representative.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting or a related field; a master's degree is an advantage.
• CPA qualification at least up to Part III or Advanced Level.
• 3-5 years of professional experience covering at least four of finance, accounting, procurement, logistics, operations, project management and human resources, with at least two years in an international organisation, NGO or multinational company.
• Fluency in written and spoken English and Swahili; Kenyan citizenship or a valid Kenyan work permit.
• Demonstrated experience in a regional or multi-country context, preferably in a matrix organisation, and proven coordination of administrative support for donor-funded projects.

Required skills

• Good working knowledge of organisational finance and procurement policies.
• Hands-on experience with online systems such as ERP and project management platforms.
• Certificates in procurement (e.g. CIPS or KISM), project management or ERP systems are an advantage.
• Strong prioritisation, decision-making under pressure and independent work skills.