Director of Finance, Grants & Strategic Funding
at AFRICA CENTRE OF EXCELLENCE FOR SUSTAINABLE COOLING AND COLD CHAIN
(ACES): (Deadline 15 May 2026)
Job Advert
About ACES
The Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling and Cold-Chain (ACES)
is a high-impact, pan-African platform advancing sustainable cooling solutions
to support climate resilience, food systems, public health, and economic
development.
Job board subscription
Operating at the intersection of innovation, capacity
building, and investment, ACES combines:
- A
pan-African Institute for training and certification
- An
INGO platform delivering donor-funded programmes
- A
growing commercial and investment arm supporting scalable solutions
ACES is now entering a critical phase of
growth—transitioning from donor dependence towards a financially sustainable
and investment-ready institution.
Position: Director of Finance, Grants &
Strategic Funding
Location: Kigali, Rwanda
Organisation: Africa Centre of Excellence for Sustainable Cooling
and Cold-Chain (ACES)
Reporting to: Executive Director
Role Purpose
The Director of Finance, Grants & Strategic Funding will
lead ACES’ financial function, ensuring strong financial governance, effective
grant management, and the development of sustainable revenue and financing
strategies.
Business relocation services
The role will play a central part in positioning ACES as a
financially resilient and investment-ready platform, supporting both programme
delivery and long-term growth.
The Director will report to the Executive Director and lead
a growing finance and grants team.
Key Responsibilities
1. Financial Management & Control
- Lead
overall financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and
transaction management
- Develop
and manage budgets, financial forecasts, and cash flow planning
- Monitor
financial performance and ensure adequate liquidity
- Prepare
high-quality monthly and annual financial reports for management and Board
oversight
- Establish
and maintain robust internal controls, policies, and procedures
- Ensure
compliance with statutory, tax, and regulatory requirements
- Lead
audit processes, including statutory and donor audits
- Oversee
payroll and financial administration
2. Grants & Donor Management
- Oversee
the full lifecycle of grant management, ensuring compliance with donor
requirements
- Coordinate
with programme teams on planning, budgeting, and fund utilisation
- Lead
preparation of donor financial reports and budgets
- Maintain
strong relationships with donors and partners
- Oversee
sub-grantee financial management, including due diligence and monitoring
- Strengthen
systems for grant tracking and accountability
3. Revenue, Investment & Strategic Finance
- Develop
and implement revenue models for training, certification, and services
- Support
diversification of income streams
- Contribute
to fundraising strategies and funding proposals
- Develop
financial models, forecasts, and investment materials (pitch decks, data
rooms)
- Support
engagement with investors and development finance institutions
- Contribute
to structuring financing approaches, including blended finance
- Align
financial strategy with ACES’ long-term growth objectives
4. Team Leadership & Capacity Building
- Build
and lead a high-performing finance and grants team
- Strengthen
financial management capacity across the organisation
- Promote
accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement
5. Stakeholder Engagement & Governance
- Present
financial insights to senior management and the Board
- Support
governance processes, including audit and risk oversight
- Ensure
clear financial communication with stakeholders
Candidate Profile
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s
degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field
- Professional
qualification (CFA, CPA, ACCA, or CIMA) required
- ESG
or Sustainable Investing certification is an added advantage
Experience & Competencies
- Proven
experience in senior finance roles, including grants management
- Experience
in impact investment, climate finance, or development finance
- Strong
financial modelling and analytical skills
- Experience
developing financial strategies and funding frameworks
- Familiarity
with donor funding and blended finance structures
- Experience
engaging with donors, investors, or DFIs
- Strong
leadership and team management experience
Personal Attributes
- Strategic
thinker with strong execution skills
- High
integrity and professionalism
- Ability
to thrive in a fast-growing environment
- Strong
communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Why Join ACES
This is a unique opportunity to help shape a pan-African
institution at the forefront of climate, infrastructure, and sustainable
development.
The successful candidate will contribute to building:
- A
financially sustainable organisation
- Innovative
funding and investment models
- A
platform for scaling impact across Africa
How to Apply
- Please
send your CV and a cover letter to recruitment.aces@cleancooling.org
- Clearly
indicate “Director of Finance, Grants & Strategic Funding” in
the subject line
- Application
deadline: 15th May 2026 at 5:00 PM
- Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Post a Comment