Head of Human Resources at Zalego Academy, Nairobi, Kenya

Job description

To support our work, Financial Access East Africa is looking for a full-time Assistant Manager, Business Development & Support with a strong financial background who can support both our advisory and technology business.

Responsibilities include the following amongst others:

• Create and manage documentation and reports for projects and client assignments.
• Collect, verify and analyze data and information to suit the direction of a project.
• Support Project Managers with the development of project budgets and workplans.
• Track, forecast, and report on project progress including key performance and impact metrics.
• Conduct research on agri value chains in Africa and South East Asia.
• Support the data team with data analysis, financial modelling, and development of risk assessment and credit scoring models.
• Support our financial institution analytics and impact assessment activities.
• Support regional business development for FACS and fintech subsidiary LendXS in Africa.
• Assist in the proposal writing process, pre-project implementation, and stakeholder management activities.
• Support the wider team, across countries, with ad hoc research and analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Project Management, or any other related field.
• 1-2 years of relevant work experience in project management, international business, financial consulting, investment, or financial analysis, preferably with an international institution.
• Active interest in emerging markets, agri-finance and/or development finance.
• Strong analytical skills and highly experienced with financial modelling in Excel. Experience in R/STATA/SPSS or other statistical software will be considered a plus.
• Ability to multi-task while maintaining strict attention to detail in a time sensitive environment.
• Self-driven and team player who can also work independently.
• Knowledge of financial terminology preferred.
• Fluency in English (speaking and writing).
• Flexible, hands-on, and self-motivated.

The offer

• Stimulating, dynamic, and international work environment.
• Market-conform salary.
• On-the-job learning experience.
• Opportunities for professional and personal growth
• Starting date: as soon as possible.