Ashoka is the largest network of social entrepreneurs worldwide, with nearly 3,000 Ashoka Fellows in 70 countries putting their system changing ideas into practice on a global scale. Founded by Bill Drayton in 1980, Ashoka has provided start-up financing, professional support services, and connections to a global network across the business and social sectors, and a platform for people dedicated to changing the world. Ashoka launched the field of social entrepreneurship and has activated multi-sector partners across the world who increasingly look to entrepreneurial talent and new ideas to solve social problems.
Ashoka Fellows remain the core of our community, and their insights show us how the world is moving and what is needed next. Ashoka’s mission has evolved beyond catalyzing individual entrepreneurs to enabling an “everyone a changemaker” world. This means equipping more people – including young people – with the skillset and a connection to purpose so that they can contribute ideas and effectively solve problems at whatever scale is needed in their family, community, city, workplace, field, industry, country. This evolution comes from the urgent realization that the pace of change is accelerating in an increasingly complex and interconnected world. Our strategic initiatives focus on setting in motion the people, resources and ecosystems that will bring about a social revolution where everyone contributes to change for the good of all. Working in partnership with private, philanthropic and citizen sector players we are achieving large-scale social innovation that is grounded in decades of entrepreneurial experience.Key Responsibilities
Financial Vision and Leadership: Lead and implement the finance vision for Ashoka Africa, aligning with our strategic plan to scale the Everyone A Changemaker movement across the continent.
Advisory Role: Serve as a strategic financial advisor to the Africa Diamond Leader and senior management, guiding financial planning, budgeting, cash flow, and policy development.
Budgeting and Performance Management: Oversee the development of annual and multi-year budgets with Africa’s team leaders for approval by regional leadership and Ashoka’s global board.
Growth and Financial Controls: Champion Ashoka Africa’s growth strategies by ensuring strong financial control, risk management, and transparency across the organization.
Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with Ashoka’s global finance teams and external partners to support regional and organizational goals, building relationships with key financial and programmatic stakeholders.
Qualifications
Education: Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or an MBA (CPA preferred).
Experience: Significant experience in financial management within decentralized, mission-driven organizations, ideally with a background in scaling operations and working with social sector organizations.
Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communicator with the ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences.
Entrepreneurial Drive: Proven ability to innovate and lead within dynamic, growth-oriented environments.