May 2, 2023
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in Rwanda. VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on following position:
Transformation Impact Manager
Reporting to People, Culture and Administration Manager
Work location: Head Office/Nyarutarama
JOB SUMMARY
- Greater alignment and capacity to live out our faith in alignment to World Vision’s Our Promise, VisionFund International’s 2030 Strategy (particularly the areas of impact and Faith & Development), and VisionFund Rwanda’s strategic plan.
- Evidence of integration of our Christian faith and its impact in the way we deliver financial and non-financial services in the MFIs. Non-financial services extend to the way in which we work with clients, their families and communities.
- That VisionFund is recognized as a distinctive Christian microfinance organization within the Rwanda microfinance sector.
Type of the contract: Fixed term contract: 2 years with probability of extension
Major Responsibilities:
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% Time |
Major Activities |
End Results Expected |
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20% |
Provide strategy and operational leadership to accomplish VisionFund Rwanda’s full mission impact.
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VisionFund Rwanda staff live out their faith and calling with boldness and humility, even in the most challenging circumstances Members of staff are passionate about transformational development and are able to articulate what it means to live their Christian faith in World Vision/VisionFund VisionFund Rwanda senior management team and all staff balance impact goals and financial goals in all strategies, and plans, and in all reviews of performance of the organization and of individuals. |
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40% |
Develop staff capacity for accomplishing transformational development.
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VisionFund Rwanda capacity to measure impact and the results of impact measurement are used to inform management decision-making. Over time, client outcomes improve. Recruitment for mission-fit, development of an “empowered worldview” organizational culture, and professional and spiritual staff development result in decreased staff turn-over, and improved Our Voice results.
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15% |
Provide direction and management to impact monitoring and other holistic M&E activities.
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As above. |
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15% |
Provide pastoral care to VisionFund Rwanda staff. Facilitate spiritually nurturing environments that enable staff and leaders to successfully live out their vocational call and World Vision’s mission through providing guidance, pastoral support and fostering an environment of prayer and spiritual growth. |
VisionFund Rwanda staff are equipped to lead effective devotions, and provide pastoral support as needed |
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10% |
Provide support to other VF MFI Transformational Impact Managers. Support roll out of Empowered Worldview and Mission Immersion program globally through hosting field visits, supporting as a trainer in other countries, and participating in the VF F&D learning community. |
Active and effective support provided to these processes and trainings. |
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Perform any other duties that may be assigned to him/her by the Supervisor. |
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Academic requirements, technical skills, or other knowledge required as a minimum qualification for this position.
- Having at most a Bachelor’s degree in any field
- A proven strategic thinker
- Computer literacy; strong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Excellent interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity
- Commitment and ability to develop others
- Ability to integrate teams of professionals around common goals.
- Strong presentation skills.
Work experience required
- Having 5 years and above of working experience including experience in leadership and training roles.
- Having 5 years and above of working experience (including unpaid work) in a church or other Christian faith community, demonstrating spiritual leadership to others, a prayerful approach to work and a commitment to own spiritual development and discernment
- Having a working experience in the development sector (e.g. NGO or missionary work) – with microfinance, banking or other business experience is an added advantage.
- Demonstrates Christ-centred life and work attitude/approach that speaks to a deep and personal commitment to Christ.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively and listen deeply to people from high-poverty contexts.
- Demonstrated ability to work sensitively and effectively with people from different church backgrounds and cultural contexts and nationalities, and also with people of different faiths or those who may profess to have no belief system.
- Excellent training and coaching skills and ability to develop own training methods and materials
- Strong interpersonal, diplomatic and negotiation skills, ability to influence and exercise discretion
- A proven track record of building external relationships and negotiating mutually beneficial partnerships
- Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required. Other languages are an added advantage.
Additional Experience, Skills and Knowledge
- Strong understanding and application of Scripture, theology, missiology and diversity of church and faith traditions.
- Capacity to work with diversity of theological beliefs and proven ability to influence for a transformational change.
- Advanced skills in adult learning styles, and instructional and curriculum design
- Ecumenical vision and proven ability to work respectfully with various Christians traditions
- Proven outstanding coordination skills, with ability to handle multiple activities concurrently, work under pressure, and meet tight deadlines
- Experience/knowledge of microfinance
WORK ENVIRONMENT
- 50% field / 50% office work
- The position requires ability and willingness to travel domestically and internationally up to 30% of the time.
- Be prepared to travel to implementation sites and regional, global meetings as required.
CORE CAPABILITY
- Leadership capability Level;
- Practicing accountability & integrity;
- Demonstrating Christ-centered life & work;
- Influencing individuals & groups;
- Understanding World Vision’s mission & operations.
Our offer
VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused and high performing environment
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Transformation-Impact-Manager_R19858
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be considered.
If the aforementioned positions speak to you, send your updated application via the above mentioned Link by or before 12th May, 2023.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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