[Hiring] Investment Analyst @Kiva.org

Role Description

As a Kivan contractor, you will contribute your passion, drive, ideas, and expertise to expanding our reach and impact while taking on immediate and significant responsibilities within your team. In addition to learning on the job, you'll partake in a variety of educational, social, and professional development workshops and events that will accelerate your professional growth while learning about Kiva and the non-profit, technology, and microfinance sectors.

This Kiva contractor role is a 6-month, part-time (32 hours per week), Nairobi-based, remote position.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor performance metrics of assigned Partners in collaboration with Investment Associates and Managers.
• Input Partner financials and risk metrics into standardized templates, follow up with partners to resolve any issues, and review financial analysis outputs.
• Monitor compliance of Partners with general Kiva policies.
• Participate in update calls with Partners.
• Manage or support onboarding and training of new Partners to Kiva systems.
• Manage and maintain up-to-date documentation related to Partners in Kiva's various systems.
• Support Investment Associates and Managers in addressing operational challenges that arise with specific Partnerships.

Qualifications

• Training or experience in financial statement analysis strongly preferred.
• French language professional proficiency or fluency preferred.
• Ability to manage time well and prioritize across competing tasks.
• Flexible, and willing to maintain a dynamic schedule in order to work with people across varying time zones.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, including the ability to tailor communications to a wide variety of audiences and stakeholders, across multiple cultures.
• Highly proactive and able to work independently and remotely with strong internet connection.
• Strong critical thinking, with an eye for detail and ownership of your work.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft and/or Google Suite office software and adept at learning and using technology platforms, particularly Excel.
• At least 21 years of age or older by January 13, 2027.
• Able to commit to the full 6-month term.

Benefits

• An international environment, with people from different countries, is an excellent opportunity for people with multiple language skills.
• Flexible work schedule.
• Friendly remote environment.
• A monthly stipend of $800 USD per month (considered taxable income).
• The weekly time commitment for this position is 32 hours per week, from January 13, 2027 - June 30, 2027.