Irembo is a technology company that designs and develops digital products to ease the accessibility of services in users’ everyday lives worldwide, starting with Rwanda. Our pioneer product, IremboGov, has enabled Rwandan citizens and foreigners to access over 100 public services online through a one-stop-shop platform. To date, we have made over 20M+ transactions through our platforms. We have ambitious goals to scale our technology worldwide to enable more governments and institutions to serve their citizens better. More information is available on irembo.com.
Context
We have entered a very exciting time at Irembo as we scale up our operations to re-engineer our e-governance platform and build additional products in the gov-tech and fin-tech spaces to improve in Rwanda and across Africa.
We are a team of ambitious and driven problem solvers who aren’t afraid to challenge assumptions. Our values transcend and rise above everything else as our guide. We encourage you to bring your bold ideas, curiosity, and expertise to your work. We laugh at ourselves and with each other and value diversity of thoughts. We are a team. Our journey together makes our impact even more meaningful.
About You and the Role
We are seeking a highly ambitious, dynamic, and talented individual to lead our Policy and Partnerships function at Irembo. As the Senior Manager of Policy and Partnerships, you will help in creating processes, procedures, and guidelines for the Policy and Partnerships function to identify, onboard, and manage new partners as well as existing partners.
This role will involve engaging visionary government, political, and private sector leaders to influence and shape policies within the tech space especially the E-Governance and Fintech space as well as contribute to strengthening existing and newly formed alliances to promote the agenda of Irembo. You’ll be responsible for owning and driving the strategy for how we manage and build new partnerships.
What will you do
Policy Development and Implementation
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Research and analyze relevant policies, regulations, and industry trends to inform the development and update of internal strategic initiatives.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify policy needs for our work and industry more broadly.
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Develops clear, timely, thoughtful policies that promote and help advance Irembo’s agenda on digitization such as policy papers, white papers, impact assessment, and other documents, as needed.
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Monitor policy compliance, conduct periodic reviews, and propose revisions as necessary.
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Participate and engage in forums, conferences, and meetings to advise and influence policymakers in a clear, compelling, actionable manner to advance policy objectives and communicates opportunities, risks, and tradeoffs.
Stakeholder Engagement
- Engage with different institutions including NGOs, different government stakeholders, and bi- and multilateral agencies to promote digital transformation and unlock new opportunities for Irembo services.
- Ensure representation and participation of Irembo in key meetings, forums, and conferences across the world to promote Irembo’s strategic agenda.
- Drive and grow new partnerships and manage relationships with current and potential partners.
- Work with internal teams including Business Development, Comms, product, and engineering to ensure that the partnership goals are aligned/ synchronized with the company’s goals.
You will be a good fit if
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You have in-depth experience building and systematically managing key complex relationships and accounts to ensure program delivery in a complex, multi-stakeholder program or project.
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You can create robust and standardized processes and workflows for a variety of partner functions
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You have significant experience in developing policies, strategies development, and evaluation specifically in the tech industry.
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A strong bias for action, with project management skills and attention to detail to ensure success in a fast-paced, complex start-up
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You are organized, can multitask, and can work independently.
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You have strong data orientation; demonstrated experience using data to determine where to invest energy and resources.
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You have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Benefits and Compensation
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Employee savings plan
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A voluntary saving scheme plan where the company matches your savings up to 5% of your Net salary.
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Mental health support
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Access to mental health support and therapy sessions with licensed therapists through a renowned mental wellness platform.
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Medical insurance
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Medical cover for you and your family that includes access to dental care, ophthalmology services, maternity, chronic diseases, congenital malformation, and more, in Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, and India. Note that, as required by the law, a 10% co-pay is required from the employee on outpatient services only.
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Learning and development (L&D)
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We encourage self-driven professionals who want to learn and grow their knowledge and experience. A budget is allocated to you to access your professional development opportunities.
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Other benefits
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Breakfast, lunch, and beverages (tea, coffee) at work
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Annual fitness membership at pre-selected good-quality facilities across Kigali.
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Interest-free salary advances
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Annual paid leave – 21 days
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Annual performance bonus based on performance and company profitability
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13th cheque equal to your net salary paid in December based on the joining date
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Hybrid work Policy and flexible hours.
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Location
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Nyarutarama, Kigali, Rwanda
Please note that the salary for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications, and will be discussed during the interview process.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing a positive interview experience for every candidate. We’re on a mission to change our continent through technology and are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage applicants from all backgrounds, nationalities, and walks of life.
Our head office is based in Kigali, Rwanda.
