Quality Assurance Officer

Vacancy Announcement

Quality Assurance Officer

Organization:
Adeso: African Development Solutions

Position Title:
Quality Assurance Officer

Reporting to:
Senior QA engineer

Working with:
Kuja Tech Team

Program/ Duty station:
Nairobi

Duration:
12 months

Starting date:
Immediately

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

Adeso is a pioneering African social enterprise with global influence. Rooted in Africa for over 30 years, we are working toward a decolonized world where people thrive through their own resourcefulness and tenacity. Adeso is part of global movement to shift power to local leaders who are closest to the problem and, by consequence, closest to the solution. We are working with allies all over the world to reimagine and build a better system that is based on the principles of solidarity, humility, self- determination, and equality. We are committed to this work. Committed to proving it is possible. Ready to partner, ready to overcome barriers, and ready to evolve to create a blueprint for change.

Adeso has successfully launched social enterprises and subsidiaries, such as Ladhan Investment Ltd, Libin Investment Ltd, and Kuja,each with the aim of building the ecosystem needed to confront the legacy of colonialism. These entities all fall under the private sector arm of Adeso, while Adeso's humanitarian programs and internal operations fall under the non-profit arm of Adeso and are led by Program Leads and Departmental Heads. Through this portfolio of solutions, we work to connect, design, launch, and scale the most promising innovations that will be a catalyst for community-led change. As a recognized leader in the global effort to decolonize the humanitarian and development aidsystem, Adeso leads coalitions working with civil society leaders, funders, INGOs, and aid agencies that are designed to shift power and resources to those most proximate to the world's most urgent challenges.

Kuja is an African social enterprise powered by Adeso, designed to shift resources and decision-making power to local organizations in the Global South. Our mission is to make local organizations
findable
and
fundable
by addressing systemic barriers to visibility, funding access, and operational capacity.

Kuja provides a
digital platform and community
where civil society organizations (CSOs), donors, and development actors can connect, collaborate, and grow. Through Kuja, local organizations can showcase their impact, access funding opportunities, and strengthen their operational systems, while donors and INGOs can identifybest-fit partners for their goals.

Our Solutions

Kuja offers
two core solutions
—KujaLink and KujaBuild—supported by additional featuresthat foster learning and collaboration.

KujaLink – Connecting Organizations to Funding

• Networking Platform:
  Enables CSOs to buildprofiles, share impactstories, and connectwith peers and funders.
• Grants Marketplace:
  AI-driven matchingof CSOs to best-fit fundingopportunities and donor RFPs.
• Resource Library:
  Curated tools, templates, and learning resources to strengthen organizational capacity

KujaBuild – Building Operational Capacity

• Capacity Assessment Tool:
  AI-powered analysis of organizational strengthsand gaps against donor compliance requirements.
• Grants Management Software:
  ERP system tailored for nonprofits to simplify grant administration and reporting.
• Outsourcing Services:
  Access to accredited servicepartners for back-office support and fiscal sponsorship.

Why Kuja?

Local organizations are closest to their communities and have the most effective solutions, yet they face barriers such as:

• Limited visibility and access to funding.
• Complex compliance requirements.
• High operational costs and administrative burdens.

Kuja addresses these challenges by creating
practical, scalable solutions
that enable local actors to lead sustainable change.

The Proximate Fund is an initiative in Adeso's global portfolio of projects, providing a new and innovative opportunity for donors who want to support proximate-led organizations and directly contribute to sustainable and scalable effortsidentified and led by the communities they serve. As a managed fund, it will fund civil societyand social entrepreneurs across Africa, startingin three pilot countries.

Join us as we continue to build a better, more equitable, future for communities across Africa and beyond.

POSITION SUMMARY

Weare seeking an experienced Quality Assurance (QA) Officer to join our technology team. The ideal candidate will have at least 4 years of experience in software testing, with a strong focus on quality assurance practices. Experience with automation testing is highly advantageous. The QA Assistant will play a critical role in ensuring the quality, reliability, and performance of the diverse product portfolio across Adeso's platforms, from web applications to business process outsourcing (BPO) solutions.

They will be responsible for designing and executing comprehensive testing strategies, including manual and automated testing, to ensure that all software meets the highest standards of quality before deployment.This role will work closely with developers, product managers, and other stakeholders to identify, document, and resolve defects, while continuously improving QA processes.

SPECIFIC ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement QA processes, policies,and procedures that align with the organization's standards and goals.
• Draft and maintain quality assurance standards and continuously evaluate their adequacy and effectiveness.
• Manage the testing lifecycle, including test planning, test execution, defect management, and reporting.
• Conduct both manual and automated testing, ensuring that all products are thoroughly tested for quality,performance, and reliability.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, product, and design) to ensure clear communication and alignment on testing requirements.
• Develop and maintain CI/CD pipelines to automate the build, testing,and deployment processes,ensuring consistent and reliable delivery across environments.
• Identify, document, and track software defectsusing issue trackingsystems, and collaborate with the development team to resolvethem.
• Develop and execute test plans, test cases, and test scripts,ensuring full coverageof functional, performance, API and regression testing.
• Create and maintain detailedtest documentation, includingreports on test outcomes, defect
• status, and corrective actions.
• Continuously improve testing practices by implementing and optimizing automation frameworks, leveraging BDD (Cucumber/Behave/Spec Flow) for scalable and maintainable UI/API automationand integrating tests into CI/CD pipelines.
• Ensure compliance with industry regulations and internal standards through rigorous testing and quality control measures.

EMPLOYMENT PERIOD

This position is a
12-month full-time contract
, with the possibility of renewal based on performance and organizational needs.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant

experience.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in software testing and quality assurance, with hands-on experience in manual and automated testing.
• Experience with test automation tools and frameworks (e.g., Selenium, JUnit, JMeter, Postman or similar) is a significant advantage.
• Strong proficiency in QA tools and methodologies, such as test case management tools, defect tracking tools, and QA reporting.
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and working in cross-functional teams.
• Solid understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC) and how quality assurance fits into the process.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, risk management, and compliance standards.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.
• Quality-related certifications (e.g., Quality Engineer, Six Sigma, etc.) are a plus.

COPYRIGHT AND INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

In consideration of the fees paid, the Consultant expressly assigns to Adeso any copyright arising from the works the consultant produces while executing this contract. All images (whether used for online or print purposes) must however bear the consultant's photo credit, as specified by international intellectual property rights. The consultant may not use, reproduce or otherwise disseminate or authorize others to use, reproduce or disseminate such works without prior consent from Adeso.

APPLICATION PROCESS

This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated and highly motivated professional. If you would like to join our team, please submit your application to

quoting the
position in the email subject matter.

Each application should be addressed to the Human Resources Department and include a 1-page Cover Letter with applicant's current contact information, a Resume or CV including detailed work experience, education/degrees, and details of similar assignments, and a list of 3 professional references with complete contact information (Name, Relationship to Reference, Email and Phone Number).

Applications that do not include all the above information will not be reviewed. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Adeso is an equal opportunity employer. This application will be closed by 31st December 2025