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Who we are

Bridge International academies (Bridge) is a community schools programme that partners with government, donors, parents, communities and teachers to ensure that every child has access to an education that develops her full potential and creates the foundation for prosperity for the country. Bridge transforms lives and opens the door to a successful future for its pupils. Together with its teachers, school leaders, families and communities, it creates schools that deliver academic excellence, build the essential skills for success, and provide a caring, nurturing community that supports growth.

We are dedicated to supporting teachers, empowering school leaders, and ensuring every child has the learning support needed to master the national syllabus and have the confidence to succeed in a competitive world. The country team is supported through expertise and programming from additional group shared resources and a consulting technical partner, combining world-leading expertise in core design areas with locally resident leadership and execution. We leverage experts, data, and technology in order to support and scale every aspect of quality education delivery. Bridge managed and supported schools are technology enabled and data-driven to ensure accountability in the classroom for both teachers’ performance and children’s learning.

The Bridge model delivers significant learning outcomes at large scale by combining technology and customized learning materials. At Bridge, we believe innovation and technology can transform learning. Our model – which uses technology to deliver thoroughly researched and carefully designed daily lesson guides to teachers in our academies – is proven to increase learning outcomes for children. We are a solutions-driven, implementation-focused organization, using design principles to work in varied and often highly constrained contexts to ensure learning outcomes and positive development for children. Working in regional and national scales is important to us, as empowering entire generations of children with the core knowledge, skills, and confidence is what builds the foundation for a peaceful and prosperous future for us all.

Our mission is to provide our pupils with life-changing education and we believe that every child should have a right to a world-class education regardless of her family’s income. Core to our approach is the conviction that every child can learn, as long as the school she attends is committed to her development and puts her needs to learn at the forefront of all decisions. We have seen teachers and children transform and excel in the community schools that we support and manage.

We are not just a community school programme, every day we work to transform lives. We are nurturing children holistically, by empowering teachers and teaching pupils to be disciplined and confident using positive behavioural techniques and approaches. These traits empower pupils to lead a successful future long after they graduate. Our community school programme has a long legacy of success and has opened the door to opportunities that many of our pupils and their families could never have imagined.

We invite you to join this incredible endeavour that is having a world-changing impact across multiple continents. You will join a team of dedicated change-makers committed to ensuring that each decision we make keeps a child’s experience of learning as its guiding principle.

Manager, Fundraising and Resource Mobilization

Partnerships Management

The Partnerships Management team owns and manages critical relationships with regulators and donors, including individual and corporate organizations providing sponsorship and scholarships, ensuring a sustained movement to transform the lives of millions of children through education.

We lead pioneering efforts to revitalise delivery of education across the world and engage with visionary political and government leadership to help shape policy, strengthen delivery and impact complex education systems through partnerships. We also engage with other dynamic influencers (NGO, donors, think-tanks and academicians) to unlock new ways of partnering to make high-quality education accessible to every child in underserved communities.

We ensure close collaboration, communication, and engagement with our parents and donors to ensure we deliver on the promise of our program, and that the parents and donors sees solutions coming to the fore, and is participating in the work and recognizes the impact taking place.

About the Role

The Fundraising Manager holds a critically important role at Bride as the executive driving our fundraising efforts with various donors for the Programmes. S/he will be responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy that inspires supporters and fuel our mission to ensure long-term sustainability of our programmes.

You will be at the helm of our multi-channel fundraising, from conceptualizing impactful donor journeys to building campaigns that increase donor revenue and deepen supporter engagement. You’ll make a measurable impact by growing an important revenue stream while optimizing every touchpoint along the way. The Manager, Fundraising and Resource Mobilization will report directly to the Group Managing Director and is a core member of the leadership team. This is a hybrid role located in Nairobi, Kenya.

What You Will Do

• ​ Fundraising Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement a comprehensive and innovative fundraising strategy aligned with organizational goals. Identify and create new revenue opportunities to diversify funding sources across bilateral, multilateral, foundation, corporate and individual donors to achieve annual revenue targets.
• ​ Grant Writing & Proposal Development: Research funding opportunities and lead the preparation and submission of grant applications and proposals, ensuring alignment with donor requirements and organizational objectives.
• ​ Donor Relations: Build and maintain relationships with bilateral and multilateral donors, foundations, corporate partners, and individual contributors, ensuring regular communication and engagement to build long-term partnerships.
• ​ Event Management: organize and execute donor engagement activities, including, fundraising campaigns and events, academy visits and community awareness initiatives.
• ​ Reporting: Track fundraising progress, maintain donor records, grant timelines, reporting schedules and provide accurate reports on fundraising activities and outcomes.
• ​ Compliance: Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies. Ensure compliance with legal and ethical fundraising standards.
• ​ Internal Collaboration: Work closely with Finance, Communications, Academics and other internal partners and leadership to secure financial donations, ensure alignment with Bridge’s mission and objectives and align fundraising initiatives with organizational priorities.
• ​ Budget Management: Develop and manage the fundraising budget, ensuring cost-effective operations and resource allocation.
• ​ Data management: Analyze and report on fundraising metrics to inform decision-making and strategy adjustments.

What You Should Have

• ​ At least 5 years experience in fundraising or grant management, with a proven track record of securing significant funding from multilateral, bilateral, foundation and corporate donors.
• ​Bachelor’s degree in Business, Communication, International Studies, or a related field.
• Master’s degree is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of donor landscapes in developing economies.
• Excellent grant writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex ideas into compelling narratives.
• Exceptional relationship management skills and the ability to engage diverse stakeholders.
• Event planning and project management experience.
• Experience with tracking and data analysis tools.
• Familiarity with online fundraising platforms and digital campaign strategies is a plus.
• Self-motivated, with strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Passion and deep commitment for the organization’s mission and values.

You’re also

• ​ A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.
• ​ A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often fragile, sometimes volatile low-resource communities and with complex government systems. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand.
• ​ A relentless advocate – The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience, and value.
• ​ A malleable learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.
• ​ A data-driven decision-maker – When making decisions, you don’t rely on your intuition alone. You collect data, you analyze it and make decisions with clear justifications.
• ​ A curious investigator – You ask why a lot. You don’t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions – and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.

Submit your application here

Deadline: 28th February 2025.

 

OFFICER, FINANCE

Overview

The Finance team collaborates with country and group leadership to ensure financial sustainability and advance our mission. We provide strategic insights on raising capital, deliver actionable feedback on financial performance, and prioritize the efficient use of resources across territories and the organization.

As a rapidly scaling multi-unit enterprise, we build world-class financial infrastructure, including designing systems, policies, and procedures to support high-volume transactions and distributed operations. Our centralized team specializes in Accounting, Accounts Payable, Payroll, Treasury, and Financial Planning & Analysis, providing shared services to enable consistent operational success.

Finance Operations

Our Finance Operations team supports financial leadership by managing accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, payroll, compliance, and asset management processes. We ensure consistent operational excellence, empowering stakeholders with clear financial data and performance insights.

We partner with external stakeholders, including donors and auditors, leading all financial reporting efforts. By prioritizing process integrity and operational innovation, we drive improvements that align with and support the organization’s strategic goals.

About the Role

As an Officer, Finance your main role will be to oversee the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensure compliance with financial regulations, and provide accurate and timely financial reports to support informed decision-making.

What You Will Do

Accounting and Financial Management

• Assist in handling daily accounting operations, including accounts payable, receivable, payroll, and general ledger maintenance.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.
• Maintain accurate records of financial transactions with proper documentation.
• Monitor cash flow, cost control measures, and financial performance, providing actionable insights to management.
• Assist in the preparation and analysis of budgets, forecasts, and variance reports.

Compliance and Tax Management

• Ensure compliance with local tax laws and regulations, including filing statutory returns (NSSF, SHIF, PAYE, AHY VAT, WHT) within deadlines.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax consultants during audits and assessments.
• Manage payroll statutory and other deductions, ensuring timely filing of returns and payments.

Reporting and Analysis

• Drive financial period closures and prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and management notes in collaboration with the Finance Shared Service.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards, trackers, and reports for management use.
• Prepare unit-level profit and loss accounts and support business strategy with financial insights.

Operational Support

• Ensure accurate revenue capture and adherence to IFRS standards.
• Coordinate quarterly stock-taking, inventory reconciliation, and variance investigation.
• Maintain and report on academy repairs, budgets, and actual spending.
• Assist with updating pupil accounts, addressing anomalies, and resolving account issues promptly.

Asset and Lease Management

• Compile and manage fixed asset listings for insurance purposes, ensuring timely communication of additions and deletions.
• Collaborate with the legal team to ensure timely renewal of leases and sharing of relevant data.

Team Collaboration and Leadership

• Work closely with senior management to align financial operations with strategic goals.
• Act as a subject matter expert, addressing accounting issues raised by the Finance Shared Service.

• Assist the Finance Director in managing audits, budgets, and financial strategies.

What You Should Have

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or a related field.
• CPA-K certification or equivalent, with an excellent academic record.
• Minimum of 2 years experience in accounting, with expertise in financial analysis.
• Solid understanding of local tax laws and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics (Navision) and Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills (mandatory).
• Experience in working with teams and working in multicultural, multi-country environments.
• Prior experience in audit and preparation of management reports is an advantage.

You’re also

• A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.

• A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech. You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation. Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas. You have an existing network from prior experience in the country, preferably in the regulatory, education, or business sectors.

• A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often fragile, sometimes volatile low-resource communities and with complex government systems. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. 
• A relentless advocate – The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience, and value.
• A malleable learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.
• A data-driven decision-maker – When making decisions, you don’t rely on your intuition alone. You collect data, you analyze it and make decisions with clear justifications.

A curious investigator – You ask why a lot. You don’t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions – and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.

Click here to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

MANAGER, TALENT ACQUISITION 

Talent Acquisition is responsible for bringing together purpose-driven, inspirational talent from diverse backgrounds to ensure we have the right team to deliver on our goals. We are proactive and data-driven problem solvers, and actively work as ambassadors for our work, sharing our successes, and inviting selected leaders to join our teams. To deliver on the promise of empowering teachers to succeed, and supporting all children to learn, the work all our teams do is all encompassing. We need team members who are ready to challenge their minds and hearts each day. We need bright minds who want to be part of building a new globe, a more equitable globe, to join us. We are rigorous in our section and evaluation processes, and then own a very warm welcome to those who join us, ensuring successful onboarding. We deliver excellence in candidate and new employee experience throughout this process. We pride ourselves on seeing the team members we bring build long-lasting and successful careers with us.

About the Role

As the Talent Acquisition Manager, you will have the opportunity to join and shape a fast-scaling global foundation by developing a highly effective talent pipeline for all positions in the program. This is a highly hands on, and analytical role with intense stakeholder and project management across the various teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong ability to multi-task and take ownership of the current talent acquisition  process from the get-go. Working closely with our Bridge leadership team and department leads, you will oversee staff and schools hiring.

You’re an extremely effective communicator, both written and verbal, and are  energized by interacting with people, building relationships, and networking. These things come  naturally to you and are what you crave in your working life. A keen sense of ownership, speedy  execution, and scrappiness is a must. The candidate is equally comfortable as an individual contributor as well as a leader who can drive the efforts of a team. This role reports directly to both our People Director and dotted reporting to the Managing Director 

What You Will Do

• Work with hiring managers and their teams to oversee recruitment efforts, across both support staff and school hiring in Bridge. You will take lead on all staff hiring and oversee a Talent Acquisition Officers focussed on schools hiring across Bridge Kenya, Uganda, Nigeria and India – Andhra Pradesh.
• Partner with the People team to project and meet teacher and academy manager hiring needs to ensure we have full coverage of all permanent and substitute teachers, and academy managers.
• Support the People team with placement of the hired teachers and academy managers in each recruitment cycle.
• Partner with department leads and the People team for internal hiring efforts (internal recruitment is the assessment of employees for different or more senior roles). 
• Use social media, job boards, internet sourcing, and other technical means to source  candidates for open jobs for current open roles and identify future talent needs and proactively  recruit and source candidates. 
• Develop and maintain networks that ensure we meet our needs for teachers, academy managers and the staff that support delivery in our schools. This could be through targeted community outreach, and partnerships with teacher training colleges.
• Manage the recruitment process and life-cycle, including initial assessments, interviews, and  offers.
• Guide hiring managers and decision makers by providing valuable insight and hiring and  employment data. 
• Manage relationships with recruiters, academic and professional groups, and with a wider  audience through use of social media and other targeted outreach to key audiences; including  coordination of on-campus recruiting, job fairs, conferences, and other opportunities to connect  with audiences interested in for-profit education space. 
• Leverage a candidate experience focused; coach and mentor a team on meticulous candidate  management using an applicant tracking system to track applicants from the selection phase  through to on-boarding. 
• Create and deploy various hiring strategies and initiatives – around sourcing and hiring practices, talent attraction, employer branding, outreach and partnership programs and internships.
• Review current processes objectively, and relentlessly focus on iteration – across quality of hire, time to hire and experience.
• Candidate experience focused; meticulous candidate management using an applicant tracking system to track applicants from the selection phase through to on-boarding. 

What You Should Have

• Bachelor’s degree with superior academic performance.
• 3+ years within Talent Acquisition; we particularly value experience in extreme growth situations. Experience recruiting for field teams is preferred.
• Extensive headhunting / direct recruitment experience, particularly with building diverse teams.
• Prior experience within a fast-paced, metric driven Talent Acquisition organization (in-house / corporate or agency), as well as in designing and implementing talent acquisition solutions encompassing talent attraction and outreach programmes to build for longer-term talent pipeline.
• Curiosity, grit and a relentless spirit to uncover talent across Kenya and Uganda.
• Experience with establishing and maintaining senior stakeholders, internally and externally, demonstrating the ability to work effectively across internal and external organizations for hiring partnerships.

You’re also

• A detailed doer – You have a track record of getting things done. You’re organized and responsive. You take ownership of every idea you touch and execute it to a fine level of detail, setting targets, engaging others, and doing whatever it takes to get the job done. You can multi-task dozens of such projects at once and never lose sight of the details. Likely, you have some experience in a start-up or other rapid-growth company.
• A networking mastermind – You excel at meeting new people and turning them into advocates.  You communicate in a clear, conscientious, and effective way in both written and oral speech. You can influence strangers in the course of a single conversation. Allies and colleagues will go to bat for your ideas. You have an existing network from prior experience in the country, preferably in the regulatory, education, or business sectors.
• A creative problem-solver – Growing any business from scratch comes with massive and constant challenges. On top of that, Bridge works in often fragile, sometimes volatile low-resource communities and with complex government systems. You need to be flexible and ready to get everything done effectively, quickly, and affordably with the materials at hand. 
• A relentless advocate – The children we serve and teachers we empower never leave your mind. You know them, get them, have shared a meal with them (or would be happy to in the future). You would never shrink back from shaking a parent’s hand or picking up a crying child, no matter what the person was wearing or looked like. Every decision you make considers their benefit, experience, and value.
• A malleable learner – You believe you can always do better. You welcome constructive criticism and provide it freely to others. You know you only get better tomorrow when others point out where you’ve missed things or failed today.
• A data-driven decision-maker – When making decisions, you don’t rely on your intuition alone. You collect data, you analyze it and make decisions with clear justifications.
• A curious investigator – You ask why a lot. You don’t just take what you see and accept it. You wonder why it is that way, and are aware that the world we see is created by human choices and actions – and it could be different. You wonder, and see the world as wonderful even when you want to change a part of it that is unjust.

Click here to apply. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.