Chief Financial Officer

• Provide strategic leadership over financial operations and restrictions management to ensure a strong, sustainable cash position across all countries
• Design and build lean financial systems and processes tailored to match the product stage and business model of each program model
• Define and prioritize key financial metrics and implement systems that translate complex financial data into clear, strategic insights for leadership decision-making
• Lead financial forecasting, budget development for proposals, and deliver reliable, transparent financial reporting to funders and the board

This role builds and manages organizational infrastructure to ensure peak performance against ambitious impact objectives, directly contributing to massive social impact by preparing youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today's economy.

• An undergraduate degree is required, with a graduate degree preferred
• 5-10 years of finance leadership experience, specifically including budgeting, accounting, and researching
• High integrity and trustworthiness with meticulous attention to detail to ensure accurate financials
• Strong reporting skills for clear communication with external funders and the Board
• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills for working with global leaders, with strategic problem-solving orientation

• Competitive salary based on market factors and commensurate with experience
• Benefits aligned with country of hire (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, or Rwanda) typically including medical and travel insurance
• Learning & growth opportunities, flexibility on work hours when needed and hybrid work
• Paid leave plus one week of office closure over the December holidays
• Vibrant, mission-driven environment with a supportive and fun team

Educate! prepares youth in Africa to learn, earn and thrive in today's economy by introducing employment-focused school subjects and delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.