About Summit Partners
Summit Partners is a mid-sized accounting and business advisory practice with offices in Nairobi, Kisumu, and Nakuru. Founded by two former Big Four auditors in 2012, the firm serves over three hundred SME clients across manufacturing, retail, and the non-profit sector. Services include statutory audits, tax planning, outsourced CFO support, and business process reviews. Summit Partners is registered with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya and is a member firm of the Pan-African Federation of Accountants. The team currently stands at sixty-five professionals, including eighteen certified public accountants.
What you will do:
You will manage the implementation of community development programmes, including needs assessments, programme design, stakeholder engagement, and monitoring and evaluation. Daily tasks include conducting field visits to project sites, facilitating community meetings, coordinating with local government officials and partner organisations, and preparing progress reports for donors. The role involves managing programme budgets, ensuring that funds are used according to donor requirements, and preparing financial reports. You will also support proposal development and grant writing for new funding opportunities. Experience with community-based participatory approaches, participatory rural appraisal, and logical framework analysis is important. The position requires willingness to travel extensively within the project area and work in rural communities with limited infrastructure.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional qualification in a related field
- Minimum 3 years of proven experience in a similar position
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Proficiency in relevant industry software and tools
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work across teams
- Knowledge of industry standards, regulations, and best practices
Applications should include an updated CV, copies of relevant certificates, and contact details of three professional referees. Summit Partners offers a competitive remuneration package, medical cover, and opportunities for professional development. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
