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Chief Financial Officer (CFK Africa Headquarters, Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya)

Reporting to the Executive Director (ED), the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) serves on the Executive Management Team to provide financial leadership and management to ensure the financial infrastructure and systems necessary to support CFK Africa’s strategic mission to empower youth in slums. The CFO is critical in financial planning, grants management, compliance and control, developing operational strategies, and ensuring financial health and adherence to donor requirements.

The Board and ED seek a mission-focused, seasoned, strategic, and process-minded leader to serve as CFK Africa’s CFO, with experience leading an executive management team and developing a performance culture among diverse, talented individuals. The CFO must be a leader who can help others at CFK Africa deliver measurable, cost-effective results. Importantly, a successful CFO will have the skills, sensitivity, and personal confidence to tap into the power that each team member brings to this mission.

You can download and view the full job description and requirements here.

To submit an application visit this link.

Application requirements include:

• A short eligibility questionnaire
• A current resume
• A cover letter that directly states your specific professional interests in CFK Africa and the skill set you bring that highlights your ability to work with an NGO in high-poverty communities

CFK Africa will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

CFK Africa Board Director, Kenya

CFK Africa seeks an experienced professional in the tech, entrepreneurship, or healthcare fields to join our Board of Directors which represents a diverse group of professionals from across Kenya and the United States. We are currently looking for a member to engage in the implementation of CFK Africa’s 2025-2030 strategic plan, which focuses on creating pathways for young people in some of Kenya’s most underserved communities to reach their full potential. We envision a future where a generation of healthy, educated, and innovative youth in informal settlements become visionary leaders and change-makers, facilitated by digital connectivity. Board Members benefit from meaningful service, access to a large network of global leaders and advisors.

Directors must be able to dedicate amble time to advise in their area of expertise and participate in broader decision-making. The time commitment is 1-5 hours monthly and includes quarterly board meetings that are usually three hours in duration. Our board is committed to working collaboratively across Kenya and the United States. As such, meetings are primarily virtual with one in-person meeting per year. Kenyan Directors are expected to attend community events in Kibera. Directors are appointed for an initial term of three years and can be re-elected for subsequent terms. This is an unpaid, voluntary position.

You can download and view the full opportunity and requirements here.

To submit an application visit this link.

Application requirements include:

• A short eligibility questionnaire
• A current CV or resume
• A one-page cover letter that directly addresses your background in board service, interest in CFK Africa’s work, and your commitment to serving with an NGO in high-poverty communities.

CFK Africa will review applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled.