Founder's Associate

About us

At Tana, we believe that your skills and your character define you not where in the world you were born. Africa has the fastest-growing workforce in the entire world, yet only 1 job exists on the continent today for every 4 young jobseekers. Were rewriting the story by opening the door for brilliant young Africans to take on full-time, remote roles with companies across North America and Europe, backed by extensive training, professional coaching, and on-the-ground support. 100% of the talent we place say that Tana provides better opportunities than they would have otherwise had access to, and were just getting started! Were a rapidly growing start-up headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya, with a vision to change the world of work.

Position overview

We are looking for a Founders Associate to work closely with the cofounders, helping to keep the business running smoothly. You will help keep the team organized, manage follow-ups with prospects and clients, and coordinate across internal teams like Talent Success, Recruitment, and Operations. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving problems, and is eager to learn about growing a business from the inside.

Responsibilities

• Operations & Execution: Keep things running efficiently by managing priorities, tracking key deliverables, and coordinating across teams (Talent Success, Training, Recruitment, Operations). You'll help execute internal projects, ensure smooth handoffs between departments, and step in where needed to remove bottlenecks.
• Meeting Preparation & Follow-Up: Support cofounders by preparing materials for prospect, client, and internal meetings. You'll document action items, track next steps, and ensure they are executed by the relevant teams.
• Sales & Growth Support: Assist in running and refining sales experiments, tracking key performance metrics, and ensuring the CRM is always up to date with prospect and client interactions. You'll help research leads, prepare materials for outreach, and coordinate follow-ups to drive business growth.
• Data & Strategic Insights: Analyse business performance data, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to improve decision-making. You'll help track key business KPIs, organize reports, and ensure leadership has the right information to make informed choices.

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience in consulting, startup strategy & operations, or other relevant commercial roles.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data, anticipate challenges, and identify opportunities for growth. 
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple projects simultaneously while knowing when to ask for help. 
• Excellent communication, leadership, and collaboration skills, with the ability to influence and work effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Entrepreneurial mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and thriving in a fast-paced startup environment. 
• Proactive and eager to learn, take ownership, and contribute new ideas.

Location

This is a hybrid position based in Nairobi, Kenya.