Executive Assistant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
Job Description
Job Description & Summary
The primary objective of this role is to support
client-facing staff and partners, especially during high-pressure situations
with tight deadlines and competing demands. By maintaining professional and
ethical relationships with senior PwC staff and client executives, the role
contributes to a positive office brand image. This support allows leaders to
focus on strategic tasks, thereby enhancing overall productivity.
Key responsibilities
Primary duties (non-negotiable)
- Calendar
management for partners and associate directors, aligning with their
working preferences.
- Meeting
planning by arranging both internal and external meetings and events,
ensuring flawless logistics and communication.
- Finance
management which includes and not limited to prompt accounting for
advances, timely submission of timesheets for all partners and associate
directors (on request), accounting for expenses, raising & dispatching
fee notes and credit notes, creation of suppliers and processing LPO’s on
the system.
- Proposal
and reports by collating required documents, working with CMD to ensure
correct branding and liaising with mailing room for timely dispatch.
- Facilitate
communication by ensuring timely information flow between
stakeholders, reviewing and screening correspondences while maintaining
confidentiality as needed, and properly filing documents in liaison with
filing clerks.
- Travel
coordination for BU staff by processing visas, booking flights and hotels,
preparing travel itineraries, processing travel advances, and ensuring
airport or local transfers.
Practice Management
- Coordinate
refresher training on risk management and prepare an annual invoice
schedule for payment review.
- Coordinate
and schedule internal training sessions for Learning and Education
programs
- Efficiently
manage the budget, organize and plan engaging events e.g., away day,
client breakfast, cocktail reception for clients and staff.
Qualifications, Experience & Knowledge
- Bachelor’s
degree in Business Administration or Secretarial studies/First degree in
any discipline
- Certificate
in Project Management would be an added advantage
Experience & knowledge
- 2
years relevant administrative experience in a fast-paced environment
- Experience
in general business operations
- Understanding
of management principles and office procedures
Skills & Competencies
Technical competencies
- Knowledge
of office administration processes and procedures Strong knowledge of the
business Proficiency in office systems and tools Calendar management
Project management Data management
Behavioral competencies
- Confidential
Time management Attention to detail/meticulous Problem solving/critical
thinking Professionalism Interpersonal skills Prioritising Proactive
Flexibility
Work arrangement
- Full
time, onsite
Apply: Executive
Assistant
Senior Associate – Financial and Grants Management at PwC
Job Description
PwC is seeking a Senior Associate to support the delivery
and growth of our International Development Consulting practice in East Africa.
The role is client-facing and market-oriented, combining
advisory delivery with business development support. The successful candidate
will work with governments, development partners, foundations, and NGOs to
design, implement, and strengthen development programmes across multiple
sectors.
This role requires strong analytical capability, structured
problem solving, excellent writing skills, and the ability to engage
effectively with a diverse range of stakeholders.
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.
- 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.
- 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 standard 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Skills and Competencies
- 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
Apply: Senior
Associate – Financial and Grants Management
Senior Associate – Programme Management at PwC
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Associate to strengthen our
International Development team. The role focuses on designing, managing, and
delivering complex programmes and portfolios, ensuring effective coordination,
governance, and measurable development impact.
Programme Design
- Contribute
to the design of programmes, including operating models, implementation
frameworks, governance structures, and delivery approaches.
- Support
the development of programme strategies, theories of change, workplans,
and results frameworks.
- Translate
strategic priorities into actionable programme designs, implementation
roadmaps, and deliverables.
- Support
the planning and structuring of complex development programmes across
sectors.
- Develop
programme schedules, resource plans, risk registers, and dependency maps
to support effective delivery.
- Contribute
to the design of Technical Assistance, Programme Management, and
Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) approaches and methodologies.
Programme Implementation & Delivery
- Support
the implementation and delivery of Technical Assistance, Programme
Management, and Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) services.
- Manage
and coordinate multiple programme workstreams, ensuring alignment with
agreed objectives, timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
- Monitor
programme progress and performance, identifying risks, issues, and
dependencies, and supporting mitigation actions.
- Facilitate
stakeholder engagement, coordination, and reporting throughout programme
delivery.
- Track
implementation against workplans and key performance indicators, providing
progress updates and recommendations.
- Support
outcomes measurement, learning, and continuous improvement through
monitoring, evaluation, and reporting activities.
Business Development & Proposal Management
- Lead
and support the development of high-quality technical and commercial
proposals.
- Translate
complex programme concepts into clear, compelling, and client-focused
narratives.
- Conduct
research on client priorities, donor requirements, and sector trends to
inform proposals.
- Coordinate
inputs across teams and manage proposal timelines to meet submission
requirements.
Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Engage
effectively with diverse stakeholders including government, donors, and
implementing partners.
- Facilitate
consultations and workshops to inform programme design and delivery.
- Manage
stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts to ensure smooth programme
implementation.
Risk, Governance & Compliance
- Identify,
assess, and monitor programme and portfolio-level risks.
- Ensure
compliance with PwC and client governance, reporting, and accountability
frameworks.
- Define
clear roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines across programme teams.
Frameworks & Best Practices
- Apply
recognized programme and portfolio management methodologies (e.g. MSP,
MoP, PMI).
- Promote
consistency and quality across programme delivery through standardised
tools and approaches.
Preferred Skills & Competencies
- Strong
experience in programme and/or portfolio management within international
development.
- Proven
ability to manage multi-stakeholder, multi-country programmes.
- Excellent
proposal writing, reporting, and communication skills.
- Demonstrated
leadership in coordinating teams and delivering results.
- Strong
analytical, problem-solving, and research capabilities.
- Experience
in sectors such as:
- Public Financial Management
& Governance
- Private
Sector Development
- Climate
Change & Sustainability
- Social
Sectors (Health, Education, Agriculture)
- Highly
motivated, adaptable, and purpose-driven.
- Strong
interpersonal and stakeholder engagement skills.
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in Economics, Finance,
Project/Programme Management, International Development, Public Policy, or
related field.
- Professional
certifications in Programme/Project Management (e.g. MSP, PRINCE2, PMP,
MoP) are strongly desirable.
- Additional
certifications in M&E, Data Analytics, or Financial Management
(CPA/ACCA/CISA) are an added advantage.
Experience
- Minimum
3 years’ relevant experience in:
- Programme
and Project Management
- Financial/Grants
Management
- Monitoring
& Evaluation
- Technical
Assistance
- Experience
within Government, Development Partners, NGOs, Foundations, or Consulting
firms is essential.
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Associate – Programme Management
Senior Consultant – Carbon Markets Advisory at PwC
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Consultant – Carbon Markets
Advisory to support delivery of client engagements across Kenya and
the wider East Market Area (EMA).
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This role will work with clients that are exploring or
implementing projects and financing approaches linked to carbon crediting,
broader climate finance, and related sustainable finance mechanisms. The work
will involve assessing project opportunities, understanding market and
regulatory considerations, developing project and financing-related
documentation, reviewing technical and commercial viability, and supporting
implementation planning. This includes work connected to carbon crediting
pathways as well as wider climate and sustainability financing approaches,
including thematic instruments such as green, sustainability,
sustainability-linked, and transition bonds.
Assignments may cover sectors such as energy, waste,
forestry, land use, transport, industry, water, agriculture, and nature-based
solutions, including forest carbon, REDD+, restoration, blue carbon, and other
land- and marine-based interventions. This role is suited to a professional
with practical experience in carbon markets, climate-related project
development, climate finance, and advisory work, and who can contribute to
client-facing assignments at Senior Associate level.
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.
- 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.
- 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
the role of thematic bonds and sustainable debt instruments in mobilising
capital for climate and sustainability investments.
- Working
knowledge of thematic bonds and sustainable debt instruments, including
green bonds, sustainability bonds, sustainability-linked bonds, transition
bonds, and related market frameworks and principles.
- Familiarity
with relevant sustainable finance frameworks and market principles,
including the ICMA Green Bond Principles, Sustainability Bond Guidelines,
and Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles.
- Ability
to assess the financial implications of participation, including revenue
assumptions, pricing scenarios, project viability considerations, and
broader financing implications.
- Ability
to conduct technical, market, financial, and policy analysis and turn
findings into clear, practical recommendations.
- Experience
preparing technical reports, project documentation, financing-related
materials, and client-facing presentations.
- Good
stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to work effectively with
technical and non-technical groups.
- Strong
analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
- Ability
to work across multiple assignments, sectors, and teams in a consulting
environment.
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field such as climate change, environmental
management, sustainability, finance, economics, development studies, or a
related discipline.
- Relevant
training or certification in carbon accounting, MRV, climate change,
environmental markets, sustainability, sustainable finance, or related
areas.
Experience
- A
minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in carbon markets, project
development, climate-related advisory, sustainable finance, or related
areas.
- Demonstrated
experience supporting or delivering work related to project assessment,
development, technical documentation, financing support, or implementation
support.
Experience in one or more of the following:
- assessing
projects for market potential
- supporting
feasibility or baseline studies
- contributing
to project documentation for carbon-related projects
- supporting
MRV, reporting, or verification-related processes
- conducting
market, policy, or regulatory analysis
- supporting
work related to climate finance, sustainable finance, or financing
approaches linked to low-carbon or sustainability investments
- working
with clients, technical experts, project developers, government
stakeholders, financial institutions, investors, or implementation
partners
Apply: Senior
Consultant - Carbon Markets Advisory
Senior Consultant – Climate and Sustainable Finance at PwC
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Consultant – Climate and
Sustainable Finance to support the design and delivery of advisory
engagements across Kenya and the wider East Market Area (EMA).
The role will focus on supporting governments, international
NGOs, development partners, financial institutions, multilateral institutions,
and private sector actors to design, implement, and track climate and
sustainable finance programmes and investment initiatives.
The successful candidate will support assignments that help
clients move from strategy and concept development through to financing
alignment, implementation support, monitoring, and impact reporting. This role
is suited to a professional with grounding in climate finance, sustainable
finance, development finance, investment analysis, and project preparation, and
with the ability to work across policy, programme, and transaction-related
assignments.
Key Responsibilities
Climate and Sustainable Finance Strategy and Advisory
- Support
clients to design and strengthen climate and sustainable finance
strategies, financing frameworks, green investment approaches, and capital
mobilisation roadmaps.
- Contribute
to the development of financing approaches for climate mitigation,
adaptation, resilience, and broader sustainable development priorities.
- Advise
clients on financing mechanisms, institutional arrangements, governance
models, and accountability approaches that improve the effectiveness,
transparency, and impact of climate and sustainable finance.
- Support
alignment of financing strategies with national priorities, climate
commitments, donor objectives, investor expectations, and sustainable
development outcomes.
- Support
the identification of practical implementation pathways that translate
strategic priorities into investable programmes and projects, including
appropriate financing, delivery, and institutional arrangements.
Blended Finance
- Support
the design of blended finance structures, investment vehicles, and capital
mobilisation approaches that crowd in private capital alongside public and
concessional funding.
- Contribute
to advisory assignments involving fund structuring, catalytic finance,
guarantees, concessional financing, viability gap funding, and other
de-risking instruments.
- Support
analysis of financing gaps, capital needs, fund design considerations, and
investor participation models for climate and sustainable investment
programmes and facilities.
- Assist
clients in identifying and assessing suitable financing partners,
instruments, and structuring options for climate and sustainable
investments.
Project Preparation and Investment Readiness
- Support
Project Preparation Facilities (PPFs) and related initiatives aimed at
developing bankable climate and sustainable investment projects.
- Work
with clients to identify, screen, and prioritise projects for preparation
and financing support.
- Contribute
to the preparation of concept notes, investment briefs, financing cases,
feasibility inputs, market assessments, and project preparation materials.
- Support
governments and other clients to strengthen project pipelines and move
projects from early-stage concepts to investment-ready opportunities.
- Contribute
to assessments of project bankability, implementation pathways, financing
structures, and capital mobilisation options.
Results, Impact, and Accountability
- Support
the development of methods and systems for tracking, reporting, and
validating the use and impact of climate and sustainable finance
resources.
- Contribute
to results-based management, accountability, and transparency approaches
that strengthen confidence among donors, investors, and beneficiaries.
- Prepare
technical reports, briefs, presentations, and client-facing outputs.
- Contribute
to impact measurement and verification approaches for climate- and
sustainability-focused investments and programmes.
- Document
and share lessons learned, good practice, and market insights from climate
and sustainable finance engagements.
Business Development and Stakeholder Engagement
- Support
the growth of PwC’s climate and sustainable finance portfolio, including
opportunity identification, client engagement, and development of concept
notes, proposals, and presentations.
- Support
stakeholder mapping, engagement, and coordination across governments,
development partners, INGOs, multilateral institutions, financial
institutions, investors, and private sector actors.
- Contribute
to internal knowledge development and proposition building in climate
finance, sustainable finance, blended finance, project preparation, and
development finance.
- Collaborate
with multidisciplinary teams across PwC offices within the East Market
Area (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zambia).
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Practitioner
experience in climate finance, sustainable finance, blended finance,
development finance, or investment advisory.
- Good
understanding of climate finance and sustainable finance approaches,
including blended finance, fund structuring, project preparation, and
investment readiness.
- Understanding
of key financing mechanisms used to support climate action, including
blended finance, concessional finance, climate funds, guarantees,
results-based finance, sustainability-linked financing, green lending,
viability gap funding, and other de-risking or catalytic instruments.
- Understanding
of the international climate finance architecture, including experience or
familiarity with major climate finance mechanisms such as the Green
Climate Fund (GCF), Adaptation Fund (AF), Global Environment Facility
(GEF), Climate Investment Funds (CIF), and other multilateral or bilateral
climate finance facilities, including their investment criteria, access
modalities, fiduciary standards, safeguards, gender, and results
requirements.
- Experience
supporting governments, development partners, INGOs, multilateral
agencies, financial institutions, or private sector actors on climate
finance, sustainable finance, or development finance assignments.
- Ability
to conduct economic, financial, market, and policy analysis and translate
findings into practical recommendations.
- Experience
or exposure to ESG reporting, sustainability reporting, climate reporting,
and impact reporting in line with donor, investor, or emerging standards.
- Understanding
of impact measurement, reporting, and verification for climate and
sustainability-focused investments and programmes.
- Familiarity
with implementation models for sustainable investments, including
infrastructure financing, project bankability assessment, and PPP
frameworks where relevant.
- Strong
stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work
effectively across technical and policy-oriented environments.
- Strong
analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
- Ability
to work across multiple assignments, sectors, and teams in a dynamic
consulting environment.
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in a relevant field such as Climate Finance,
Sustainable Finance, Economics, Environmental Economics, Development
Studies, Finance, Public Policy, or another related field.
- Professional
certification in finance, sustainable finance, climate finance, project
finance, ESG, or related areas.
Experience
- A
minimum of 3 years of relevant practitioner experience in
climate finance, sustainable finance, development finance, project
preparation, investment advisory, financial sector development, or related
areas.
- Demonstrated
experience working with governments, development partners, INGOs,
multilateral institutions, financial institutions, or climate-focused
programmes.
- Proven
experience in:
- supporting
or delivering climate finance and sustainable finance advisory
assignments
- contributing
to blended finance, fund structuring, project preparation, or other
implementation-oriented advisory work
- supporting
development of investment pipelines, financing strategies, or project
preparation materials
- conducting
economic, financial, and policy analysis related to sustainable
investment and financing
- supporting
tracking, reporting, or accountability mechanisms for climate and
sustainable finance programmes or facilities
- Financial modelling
skills to assess project cash flows, financing scenarios, and investment
considerations.
- Exposure
to sustainable finance taxonomies, ESG and sustainability reporting, MRV
frameworks, climate finance tracking, or impact reporting.
Apply: Senior
Consultant – Climate and Sustainable Finance
Senior Consultant: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning at PwC
Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Consultant: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)to
support the design and delivery of advisory engagements across Kenya and the
wider East Market Area (EMA).
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The role will focus on helping clients design, deploy,
strengthen, and operationalise Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL)
functions, including policies, frameworks, systems, reporting processes, and
performance management approaches. The successful candidate will also support
the delivery of baseline, midline, endline, process, performance, and impact
evaluations, independent verification assignments, data quality assurance, and
the use of data analytics and digital tools to improve programme learning,
reporting, and decision-making. The role will further support evidence
synthesis, knowledge harvesting, and learning processes that help clients and
programme teams interpret findings, identify lessons, and improve programme
strategy and delivery.
This role is suited to a professional with strong technical
grounding in MEL and data analytics, experience working in complex development
programmes, and the ability to translate evidence into practical insights for
clients and stakeholders. The successful candidate should be comfortable
working across multiple assignments, engaging diverse stakeholders, and
contributing to both project delivery and growth of PwC’s MEL advisory
portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
M&E System Design and Strengthening
- Support
clients in setting up, deploying, and strengthening MEL functions.
- Design
and strengthen MEL strategies, frameworks, policies, guidelines, systems,
and tools.
- Develop
and refine results frameworks, theories of change, logical frameworks,
indicator matrices, learning questions, and performance tracking systems.
- Support
the roll-out and operationalisation of MEL systems, tools, and reporting
processes within client programmes and institutions.
- Contribute
to the design of workflows, user guidance, reporting templates, and data
governance arrangements that support effective use of MEL systems.
- Support
the integration of learning and adaptive management considerations into
MEL system design and implementation.
Evaluations, Verification and Data Quality Assurance
- Lead
and contribute to baseline, midline, endline, process, performance, and
impact evaluations across public and development sector programmes.
- Design
and implement evaluation methodologies, including mixed-methods
approaches, sampling strategies, data collection tools, analytical
frameworks, and fieldwork plans.
- Support
or manage independent verification assignments, including verification
design, fieldwork planning, validation, quality assurance, and reporting.
- Conduct
data quality assessments, verification exercises, and technical reviews to
strengthen the integrity and reliability of programme data.
- Support
qualitative and quantitative data collection, including document review,
key informant interviews, focus group discussions, surveys, and validation
processes.
- Contribute
to evidence synthesis and analysis across multiple data sources to
generate clear findings, lessons, and actionable recommendations.
Reporting, Analytics and Performance Management
- Support
data collection, validation, analysis, and reporting using appropriate
monitoring and performance management tools.
- Prepare
technical reports, dashboards, presentations, policy briefs, and other
client-facing outputs.
- Support
development of methodologies and tools for tracking, validating, and
reporting programme outputs, outcomes, and impacts.
- Apply
data analytics and digital tools to strengthen programme monitoring,
reporting efficiency, and performance insights.
- Support
the design and use of dashboards, visualisation tools, and digital
reporting systems using platforms such as Power BI, Tableau, and other
relevant tools.
- Present
findings and analysis in clear, concise, and visually effective formats
for technical and non-technical audiences.
Learning, Adaptation and Capacity Building
- Support
clients and programme teams to document and share lessons learned, best
practices, and programme insights.
- Facilitate
or support learning and reflection processes that help clients translate
evidence into practical programme improvements and adaptive management
actions.
- Contribute
to knowledge harvesting, evidence synthesis, and sensemaking processes
across assignments.
- Build
capacity of clients, partners, and implementing teams on MEL systems, data
quality, reporting, and use of digital tools.
- Capture,
synthesise, and document lessons, insights, and evidence emerging from
ongoing and completed assignments.
- Contribute
to knowledge products, thought leadership, and internal capability
building in MEL and data analytics.
- Lead
or support research and knowledge harvesting processes linked to projects
delivered by the International Development and Public Sector Consulting
team.
Business Development and Stakeholder Engagement
- Support
the growth of PwC’s M&E and data analytics portfolio, including
opportunity identification, client engagement, and development of concept
notes, proposals, and presentations.
- Support
project planning, work planning, coordination, stakeholder engagement, and
reporting across assignments.
- Represent
PwC in technical working groups, consultative meetings, progress reviews,
and client engagements where required.
- Contribute
to research, portfolio analysis, and internal learning products that
support proposition development, thought leadership, and growth of the
team’s advisory portfolio.
- Collaborate
with multidisciplinary teams across PwC offices within the East Market
Area ( Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Zambia).
Preferred Skills and Competencies
- Practitioner
experience in designing and strengthening M&E systems within public
sector or development programmes.
- Experience
in deploying and operationalising M&E systems, tools, and reporting
processes in programme or institutional settings.
- Experience
in managing programmatic knowledge harvesting and dissemination.
- Demonstrated
ability to use digital and AI-enabled tools to improve data analysis,
reporting efficiency, and evidence generation.
- Demonstrated
ability to deliver evaluations, verification assignments, and data quality
reviews.
- Good
understanding of results-based management, programme performance, and
evidence use.
- Experience
using data analytics, dashboards, and digital reporting tools to improve
monitoring and decision-making.
- Experience
deploying digital M&E systems and data collection tools for
monitoring, surveys, verification, and reporting, including platforms such
as KoboToolbox, ODK, SurveyCTO, DHIS2, Power BI, Tableau, Python, or
similar tools.
- Experience
in undertaking research, knowledge harvesting, and learning reviews within
development or public sector programmes.
- Ability
to capture and synthesise lessons from project delivery into clear
knowledge products, insights, and practical recommendations.
- Strong
stakeholder engagement and communication skills, with the ability to work
effectively with clients, partners, and technical teams.
- Ability
to synthesise complex evidence and data into clear, practical insights and
recommendations.
- Strong
analytical, organisational, and project management skills.
- Ability
to work across multiple assignments, sectors, and teams in a dynamic
consulting environment.
Qualifications
- Master’s
degree in relevant fields such as Data Science, Monitoring and Evaluation,
Statistics, Economics, Development Studies, Public Policy, Applied
Mathematics, or another relevant field.
- Professional
certification in Monitoring and Evaluation, data analytics, or related
areas.
- Qualifications
or certification in impact measurement frameworks such as IRIS+, GIIN IMP,
ISEAL, or Gold Standard.
- Certification
or training in AI for M&E or use of digital tools in evidence and
learning systems.
Experience
- Experience
using statistical and analytical tools such as Python, Power BI, Tableau,
or similar platforms.
- A
minimum of 3 years of relevant practitioner experience in
Monitoring and Evaluation, data analytics, development research, or
related areas.
- Demonstrated
experience working with development partners, public sector programmes,
NGOs, financial institutions, or international development organisations.
Proven experience in:
- designing,
deploying, and implementing M&E frameworks, systems, and methodologies
- supporting
baseline, midline, endline, and impact evaluations
- managing
or supporting independent verification assignments
- strengthening
performance reporting and data quality assurance systems
- using
digital tools and platforms to support M&E delivery, reporting, and
analysis
- leading
or supporting research, knowledge harvesting, or learning exercises linked
to programme or project delivery
- facilitating
stakeholder consultations, validation workshops, or learning sessions
Apply: Senior
Consultant: Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning
Executive Assistant at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
The purpose of this role is to provide high-level
administrative and organizational support to executives, ensuring efficient
management of their offices as well as the teams they support. The role
requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Calendar & Schedule Management
- Manage
and maintain the executive’s calendar, including scheduling
appointments, meetings, and events
- Coordinate
internal and external meetings across multiple stakeholders and time
zones
- Prioritize
and adjust schedules to optimize time management
Communication & Correspondence
- Act as
the first point of contact for the executive
- Work
with the relevant stakeholders in preparing documents for review
and sign off by the executive
- Support stakeholders
and the executive in proposal writing, liaise with mailing
clerks to ensure timely dispatch of the same
- Screen
and manage emails, calls, and other communications
- Draft,
review, and manage correspondence on behalf of the executive
Meeting Coordination
- Prepare
meeting agendas, materials, and presentations
- Take
minutes and track action items
- Follow
up on deliverables and deadlines
Travel & Logistics
- Arrange
travel (flights, accommodation, transport, visas)
- Prepare
itineraries and ensure smooth travel logistics
- Handle
expense reports and reimbursements
Administrative Support
- Organize
and maintain files, records, and documentation
- Timely
submission of partner timecards, managing and reporting
of expenses, filing and archiving of documents
- Oversee
office management: manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring the
Partner and manager workspaces are well resourced,
clean, organized and functional.
- Handle
confidential information with discretion
- Support
day-to-day office operations as needed
Project Management
- Coordinate
Projects: Assist in planning and executing projects, track
deadlines, and manage deliverables.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise
with internal teams, clients, and external parties
- Maintain
strong professional relationships
- Coordinate
projects or strategic initiatives as assigned
Office & Personal Support (if applicable)
- Support
personal errands and tasks for the executive where required
- Plan
and participate in organizing events or corporate
functions
Minimum years experience required
- 5 –
6 years’ experience in working with a C-Suite leader
- Experience
working in a very busy environment
and demonstrated understanding of business principles
- Strong proficiency with
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), digital and
AI tools
Additional application instructions
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Diploma
or Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration,
social studies or related field
Administrative at PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
The purpose of this role is to provide high-level
administrative and organizational support to executives, ensuring efficient
management of their offices as well as the teams they support. The role
requires strong attention to detail, confidentiality, and the ability to manage
multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Calendar & Schedule Management
- Manage
and maintain the executive’s calendar, including scheduling
appointments, meetings, and events
- Coordinate
internal and external meetings across multiple stakeholders and time
zones
- Prioritize
and adjust schedules to optimize time management
Communication & Correspondence
- Act as
the first point of contact for the executive
- Work
with the relevant stakeholders in preparing documents for review
and sign off by the executive
- Support stakeholders
and the executive in proposal writing, liaise with mailing
clerks to ensure timely dispatch of the same
- Screen
and manage emails, calls, and other communications
- Draft,
review, and manage correspondence on behalf of the executive
Meeting Coordination
- Prepare
meeting agendas, materials, and presentations
- Take
minutes and track action items
- Follow
up on deliverables and deadlines
Travel & Logistics
- Arrange
travel (flights, accommodation, transport, visas)
- Prepare
itineraries and ensure smooth travel logistics
- Handle
expense reports and reimbursements
Administrative Support
- Organize
and maintain files, records, and documentation
- Timely
submission of partner timecards, managing and reporting
of expenses, filing and archiving of documents
- Oversee
office management: manage office supplies and equipment, ensuring the
Partner and manager workspaces are well resourced, clean, organized and
functional.
- Handle
confidential information with discretion
- Support
day-to-day office operations as needed
Project Management
- Coordinate
Projects: Assist in planning and executing projects, track
deadlines, and manage deliverables.
Stakeholder Management
- Liaise
with internal teams, clients, and external parties
- Maintain
strong professional relationships
- Coordinate
projects or strategic initiatives as assigned
Office & Personal Support (if applicable)
- Support
personal errands and tasks for the executive where required
- Plan
and participate in organizing events or corporate
functions
Minimum years experience required
- 5 –
6 years’ experience in working with a C-Suite leader
- Experience
working in a very busy environment
and demonstrated understanding of business principles
- Strong proficiency with
Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), digital and
AI tools
Additional application instructions
Educational and Professional Qualifications
- Diploma
or Bachelor’s degree in a Business Administration,
social studies or related field
2026 Graduate Recruitment Programme at PwC Kenya
1. Assurance Graduate Programmes
- Closing
Date: 2026/05/31
- Reference
Number:PWC260515-5
- Opportunity:
Graduate Associate
- Intake
year 2026
- Contract
Type: Fixed Term
- Location
– Country Kenya
- Location
– Office Nairobi
Overview
We are recruiting Graduate Associates to join our Assurance
Line of Service.The role will be on a Two-year Fixed-Term Contract.
2. Consulting and Risk Services
- Closing
Date: 2026/05/31
- Reference
Number: PWC260515-4
- Opportunity:
Graduate Associate
- Intake
year: 2026
- Contract
Type: Fixed Term
- Location
– Country Kenya
- Location
– Office Nairobi
Overview
We are recruiting Graduate Associates to join our Consulting
& Risk Services Line of Service. The role will be on a Two-year
Fixed-Term Contract.
Associate Job opportunity at PwC
Job Description & Summary
Comprehensive support to R&Q and the business, ensuring
smooth and efficient operations, compliance and firm and business adherence to
regulatory requirements and internal policies. Support the R&Q specialist
in various routine operational roles.
Ethics & Compliance Standard
- First
level documentation and carrying out of monitoring procedures as required
within the E&C Standards Annual plans and Risk Assessments
- Participate
in awareness initiatives – Drafting firmwide communications in response to
inquiries and consultations
Acceptance
- Facilitate
the client and third-party verification process as part of the firm’s
Acceptance process through
- Processing
relationship requests from the PwC KE team members
- Reviewing
KYC related information for completeness and accuracy
- Manage
the firms Background Search database – Monthly reconciliations and
confirmation on Troublesome Practice Matters (TPMs), Directorships, Vendor
Listing & Bad Debt listing
Monitoring and Compliance
- Carry
out testing procedures during the monthly (JBR, Checkpoint) and quarterly
(AFS) monitoring procedures
- Provide
support during the compliance reviews as and when required –
coordinate the collating of support documentation required during the
review process
- Assist with
the production of standard monthly, quarterly and annual
compliance reports and other reports as and
when required.
Training
- Providing
logistical and research support during the annual refresher and other
R&Q Trainings sessions in line with the Network Risk Management
Standards
- Cascade
the R&Q New joiner E-learns
- Facilitate
the new joiner induction training – BCM Session
Business Resilience
- Business
Continuity Management System
- Support
the BC coordinator in maintenance of the firmwide BCMS – Documentation and
participation in awareness and testing activities.
- Risk
Management System- Perform system administrator roles
i.e. validate the data maintained within risk management
system ,support teams during Everbridge set up and
Login ,facilitate risk management system test process.
- Travel
- Maintain
the International travel tracker
- Updating travelers details
on the travel tracker
- Confirming
return of teams for ease of advising in event of an incident.
Secondary responsibilities
- Information
Security Management System (ISMS) – Support the core ISMS
team enforcing the ISMS related policies within R&Q docket –
clear desk policy.
- Office
Safety and Health (OSH) – Support the core OSH team on collating R&Q
specific documentation
- Participate
in systems projects and User Acceptance Testing
- Maintenance
of the R&Q page within the PwC KE intranet
Additional application instructions
- Minimum
of First Degree in Risk Management, Compliance, Business, Law, or a
related discipline
Tax Technology Associate at PwC
Job Description & Summary
A career in Information Technology within our Tax Technology
practice offers the opportunity to deliver high-quality technology solutions
and support services to our clients. As a Junior Software Developer, you will
work closely with senior developers and technical leads to build, maintain, and
support applications developed by PwC. You will contribute to the full software
development lifecycle, assist with issue resolution, and help ensure our
applications deliver seamless experiences for clients and internal PwC
solutions.
Responsibilities
- Assist
in the design, development, testing, and deployment of software
applications.
- Participate
in troubleshooting, debugging, and resolving technical issues raised by
users or clients.
- Collaborate
with cross-functional teams including Product Support, QA, and
Infrastructure to implement effective solutions.
- Maintain
and enhance existing systems by identifying improvement opportunities and
implementing updates or optimizations.
- Support
data migration, integration, and automation activities.
- Document
technical specifications, code changes, and configuration updates
accurately.
- Contribute
to continuous improvement by sharing ideas and participating in code
reviews.
- Ensure
adherence to PwC’s quality standards, data security, and coding best
practices.
- Stay
current with emerging technologies and participate in ongoing learning and
development opportunities.
Preferred Skills and Attributes
- Good
understanding of programming concepts and software development
methodologies.
- Proficiency
in one or more programming languages (e.g., C#, .NET, Python, or
Javascript/React).
- Basic
knowledge of relational databases (SQL Server, MySQL, or similar) and
ability to write simple queries.
- Familiarity
with version control tools (e.g., Git).
- Strong
problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Excellent
communication and teamwork abilities.
- Willingness
to learn new technologies and work in a dynamic environment.
- Customer-focused
mindset with an ability to translate business needs into technical
solutions.
Minimum years experience required
- Bachelor’s
degree in computer science, Information Technology, Information Systems,
or a related field.
- Up to
2 years of experience in software development, application support, or
related roles (internship or academic project experience acceptable).
Additional application instructions
- Exposure
to cloud platforms (e.g., Azure, AWS) and web technologies is an
advantage.