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PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) is one of Kenya's leading professional services firms focused on providing Audit & Assurance, Advisory and Tax services. Our primary strategic goal is to create value for our clients and deliver a competitive advantage to their operations. Our blend of international and Kenyan expertise is fundamental to the high quality of our services.

We are currently seeking qualified professionals to join our team in the following positions:

Senior Associate – Financial and Grants Management

Job Type: Full Time Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA, Professional Certificate Job Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit

Key Responsibilities

Programme Delivery and Project Management

Support delivery of consulting assignments and donor-funded programmes from inception through implementation and closure. Develop workplans, implementation schedules, budgets, and resource plans for client engagements. Track project progress, deliverables, risks, issues, and dependencies to ensure timely and high-quality delivery. Coordinate multidisciplinary teams, technical experts, partners, and client stakeholders across multiple assignments. Prepare progress reports, performance updates, and client-facing deliverables. Support monitoring, evaluation, learning, and adaptive management activities to improve programme effectiveness and impact.

Fund Management, Financial Oversight and Grant Administration

Support the design, establishment, and operationalization of development funds, grant facilities and other donor-funded financing instruments. Assist clients in developing fund governance structures, operational manuals, grant management frameworks, and fiduciary control systems. Support end-to-end grant administration processes including application management, appraisal, due diligence, contracting, disbursement, monitoring, and close-out.

Profile

Review grant budgets, financing proposals, and funding requests to ensure alignment with programme objectives and donor requirements. Monitor fund utilization, budget performance, cash flow requirements, and financial forecasting across funded projects and programmes.

Responsibilities

Support implementation of financial controls, segregation of duties, approval processes, and accountability mechanisms to safeguard programme resources. Prepare financial reports, expenditure analyses, fund utilization reports, and financial dashboards for clients, funders, and governance bodies. Support management of grant disbursement processes and verification of compliance with grant conditions prior to release of funding. Assist clients in ensuring compliance with donor regulations, financial agreements, fiduciary standards and procurement requirements.

Financial Management Advisory and Public Financial Management Support

Support advisory engagements relating to public financial management, financial governance, expenditure management, and institutional financial strengthening. Conduct financial assessments and reviews of programme financial management systems, controls, policies, and operating procedures. Assist in the design and implementation of budgeting, planning, forecasting, and financial reporting frameworks. Undertake financial analysis and performance assessments to support evidence-based decision-making by programme stakeholders. Support development of financial management policies, standard operating procedures, reporting templates, and governance frameworks. Contribute to financial modelling, scenario analysis, and sustainability assessments for development programmes and financing mechanisms.

Due Diligence, Risk and Compliance Assessments

Conduct fiduciary risk assessments, financial due diligence reviews, and organisational capacity assessments of grant recipients, implementing partners, financial intermediaries, and service providers. Assess governance structures, internal control systems, financial management arrangements, and institutional capacities of prospective grantees and partners. Support anti-fraud, anti-corruption, and compliance reviews in line with donor and regulatory requirements. Identify key financial, operational, safeguarding, procurement, and reputational risks affecting programme implementation. Develop risk mitigation measures, financial control enhancements, and compliance improvement plans. Monitor implementation of agreed corrective actions arising from assessments, audits, reviews, and assurance activities.

Technical Assistance and Institutional Strengthening

Provide technical assistance to governments, development partners, NGOs, foundations, and other institutions to strengthen financial management and fund administration systems. Support design and implementation of institutional strengthening programmes aimed at improving governance, accountability, financial sustainability, and operational effectiveness. Assist client organisations in developing and enhancing financial management policies, grant management systems, and reporting frameworks.

Education / Diplomas

Support implementation of financial management information systems, grant management platforms, and digital reporting solutions. Provide technical guidance on donor compliance, fiduciary standards, risk management frameworks, and good governance practices. Contribute to development of tools, templates, manuals, and knowledge products that support institutional capacity development and sustainability.

Capacity Building and Knowledge Transfer

Conduct organisational capacity assessments to identify strengths, gaps, and development priorities in financial and grant management functions. Design and deliver training programmes, workshops, coaching sessions, and learning events for client personnel and programme stakeholders. Develop training curricula, operational manuals, guidance notes, and learning materials for financial management and grant administration. Support mentoring and on-the-job coaching initiatives to strengthen institutional capabilities and ensure sustainability of programme interventions. Facilitate peer learning, knowledge-sharing platforms, communities of practice, and stakeholder learning forums. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of capacity-building interventions and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Stakeholder Engagement and Client Management

Engage with government agencies, development partners, NGOs, and other stakeholders as part of consulting engagements. Support facilitation of workshops, stakeholder consultations, and technical discussions.

Other Information

Present analytical findings, recommendations, and progress updates to diverse stakeholder groups. Build and maintain strong professional relationships with clients and project partners.

Business and Market Development

Support identification and pursuit of consulting opportunities within the international development sector. Contribute to preparation of high-quality technical and financial proposals for development partners and public sector clients. Conduct market and client research to inform proposal development and strategic positioning. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams across PwC to develop innovative client solutions. Conduct research and analysis on emerging development trends and policy priorities. Support development of thought leadership pieces, knowledge products, and sector insights that position PwC as a trusted advisor in the development sector.

Required Skills

Strong financial advisory and accounting skills, with demonstrated experience in fund management, grant administration, and financial oversight of donor-funded programmes. In-depth understanding of fund governance structures, fiduciary risk management, and controls required for effective utilisation of development funds. Proven ability to manage project cashflows, disbursement processes, budgeting, and financial reporting in complex, multi-stakeholder environments. Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial and programme data to inform decision-making. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare clear, concise financial reports and client-ready deliverables. Ability to synthesize complex financial, operational, and programme information into actionable insights and recommendations. Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines effectively. Experience working within multicultural and multidisciplinary teams, particularly across public sector and international development environments. High level of integrity and professional judgement, particularly in managing donor funds and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations and standards. Proficiency in financial modelling, different financial management tools/ ERPs, analytics. Strong interest in international development, public financial management, and solving complex societal challenges through financial and advisory solutions.

Qualifications

Master’s degree in finance, Public Financial Management, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, International Development or a related field. Professional certifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, or equivalent are highly desirable and will be given strong preference. Additional certifications in project management, grant management, or financial management of donor-funded programmes are an asset.

Experience

At least 3 years of relevant professional experience in financial advisory, accounting advisory, fund management, or development consulting. Demonstrated experience supporting or managing donor-funded programmes, including fund design, governance, financial controls, and reporting. Proven track record in managing grant-making processes, fund disbursements, and ensuring compliance with donor requirements and fiduciary standards. Experience in financial management of large-scale projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cashflow management, and financial reporting. Experience working with governments, multilateral and bilateral development partners, NGOs, foundations, or within professional services firms is highly desirable. Prior experience in designing and implementing fund governance structures, financial controls, and risk management frameworks is an added advantage. Relevant experience may include but not limited to: Financial advisory and accounting advisory engagements; Fund management and grant administration; Programme or project financial management; Development programme implementation; Monitoring, evaluation, and learning (financial aspects); Research and policy analysis related to public financial management; Technical advisory support in public sector finance; Climate finance and blended finance structures; Project / investment appraisal and financial modelling; Business process outsourcing / managed financial services.

What We’re Looking For

A results-driven consulting professional with strong expertise in financial management, fund administration, and development finance. The successful candidate will support governments, development partners, foundations, and NGOs to design and implement robust fund governance frameworks, strengthen financial oversight and risk management practices, manage programme resources effectively, and deliver actionable insights that improve development outcomes and institutional performance.

Senior Consultant - Carbon Markets Advisory

Job Type: Full Time Qualification: MBA/MSc/MA, Professional Certificate Experience: 3 years Location: Nairobi Job Field: Consultancy, Project and Program Management

Key Responsibilities

Carbon Markets Advisory

Support delivery of client engagements related to carbon crediting opportunities, project development, and related climate finance and sustainable investment considerations. Help clients assess how carbon market mechanisms may apply to planned or existing projects and how these can support wider climate, financing, and investment objectives. Contribute to analysis of market developments, standards, pricing trends, demand drivers, regulatory changes, and financing considerations relevant to client assignments. Assess the commercial case for participation, including revenue potential, cost considerations, route-to-market options, implications for project viability, and links to broader capital mobilisation approaches. Prepare advisory inputs, technical notes, and recommendations that help clients make informed decisions.

Project Assessment and Development Support

Screen and assess projects for potential across relevant sectors, including suitability for carbon market participation and alignment with broader sustainable financing approaches. Contribute to feasibility work, including review of technical, operational, financial, and implementation considerations. Assist in the preparation and review of project documents, including concept notes, project design inputs, baseline information, financing-related summaries, and supporting technical materials. Work with wider teams on project structuring, readiness assessments, and early-stage development of opportunities. Help clients identify practical steps needed to move project ideas toward implementation, investment readiness, and access to climate and sustainable finance instruments. Contribute to due diligence and risk assessment, including technical, regulatory, delivery, integrity, commercial, and reputational considerations.

Technical Analysis and Reporting

Conduct research and analysis on methodologies, project eligibility, baseline approaches, monitoring requirements, and verification expectations. Contribute to work related to carbon accounting, Monitoring, Reporting, and Verification (MRV) arrangements, data needs, and reporting processes.

Main Missions

Review technical information and project data to assess emissions reduction or removal potential, climate relevance, and financing readiness. Support analysis related to sustainable finance eligibility, use-of-proceeds considerations, climate impact, and reporting expectations associated with broader financing approaches, including thematic capital market instruments.

Job Presentation

Prepare clear reports, presentations, briefing notes, and other client-facing outputs for both technical and non-technical audiences. Help clients consider integrity, transparency, and credibility issues linked to credit generation, climate finance, and market participation.

Stakeholder Engagement and Coordination

Engage with clients, project developers, technical partners, government stakeholders, communities, financial institutions, investors, and other relevant parties involved in assignments. Assist in planning and facilitating meetings, consultations, workshops, and working sessions as part of project delivery. Gather stakeholder input and ensure that project development and financing processes take account of implementation realities, institutional roles, and stakeholder priorities. Work closely with multidisciplinary PwC teams to support joined-up delivery across carbon markets, climate finance, project finance, sustainability, and related areas.

Delivery Support and Quality

Support day-to-day management of workstreams, including tracking tasks, timelines, inputs, and deliverables. Identify risks, issues, and information gaps that may affect delivery and escalate them where needed. Contribute to practical solutions to delivery challenges as part of wider project teams. Ensure outputs are well-structured, evidence-based, and aligned with client needs and PwC quality standards.

Business Development and Knowledge Building

Support proposal development, market scanning, and opportunity identification for advisory work in this area. Contribute to internal knowledge building on project crediting approaches, climate finance topics, sustainable finance developments, and related market mechanisms. Develop presentations, short notes, and other materials for client discussions and business development purposes.

Preferred Skills and Competencies

Practitioner experience in carbon markets, project development, climate finance, sustainability, environmental markets, sustainable finance, or related areas. Good understanding of how carbon credit market mechanisms apply across sectors such as energy, waste, forestry, land use, transport, industry, and nature-based solutions, including forest carbon, REDD+, blue carbon, and other ecosystem-based interventions. Knowledge of project development processes, including screening, feasibility assessment, baseline setting, monitoring approaches, and implementation planning. Knowledge of carbon accounting, MRV concepts, reporting requirements, and verification processes. Understanding of recognised standards, methodologies, and frameworks such as Verra, Gold Standard, or similar approaches, and how these shape project design, monitoring, and credit issuance pathways. Good grasp of developments in voluntary and compliance markets, including Article 6-related developments where relevant, as well as broader sustainable finance and climate investment trends. Understanding of broader climate finance and sustainable finance mechanisms, including t

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