Recruitment Notice
Paper Crown Rwanda
Position: Executive Director
Terms: Full-time, 12-month contract; inclusive of an initial 3-month probationary period, with the possibility of renewal
Expected start date: February 1st, 2023
About Paper Crown Rwanda:
Paper Crown Rwanda (PCR) is a feminist Rwandan non-profit organization that supports youth to transform gender norms, foster leadership, and create lasting social change. We envision a world in which gender norms are fundamentally transformed for the better and girls’ and women’s voices are valued equally with those of boys and men.
Summary of the role: This role encompasses overall management and strategic thinking for the success of PCR, including the oversight of staff, finances, operations, communications, and fundraising. This role will work closely with the Head of Programs and Partnerships and the Finance Officer.
Who are we looking for?
PCR is looking for a passionate and enthusiastic feminist who is dedicated to social justice. We are looking for someone who is bold, confident, and who consistently demands high quality work from her team. She has strong organizational and leadership skills, coupled with a strategic vision for the sustainability of our nonprofit organization. She has excellent analytic and management abilities, with a results-driven mindset, and has demonstrated experience managing teams in a high-performing workplace.
Essential duties and responsibilities:
Overall management (40%)
- Lead the implementation of PCR’s strategic plan, develop clear operational plans for execution, and continually identify opportunities for PCR’s growth.
- Oversee and approve annual work plans and accompanying budgets for PCR’s activities.
- Oversee PCR policy implementation, adapting existing ones and developing new ones when necessary.
- Oversee PCR operations with the Project Coordinator and the Finance Officer.
- Oversee and support processes for internal and donor reporting managed by the Head of Programs and Partnerships.
- Provide strategic direction to the Communications and Fundraising Officer for tasks such as grant writing, marketing material, social media posts, newsletters, etc.
- Support human resource management, including (but not limited to) recruitment, management, and performance evaluations of existing staff.
Finances (35%)
- Oversee the financial management of PCR through budget planning, forecasting, and approvals executed by the Finance Officer in coordination with the Programs and Partnerships Manager.
- Oversee program budget implementation executed by the Finance Officer, with the help of the Head of Program and Partnerships.
Fundraising and Partnerships (25%)
- Work closely with the Fundraising and Communications Officer and the Head of Programs and Partnerships to oversee the development and execution of an effective multi-year fundraising plan to support the well-being and ongoing activities of the organization.
- Attend relevant events, meetings, and conferences to promote PCR’s work and thought leadership, raise the organization’s visibility, and build networks for potential joint programming or funding.
Experience and Skills:
- Minimum of 5 years hands-on work experience in a similar management / leadership role.
- Bachelor’s Degree in development studies, gender studies, business development, or related discipline; a Masters is an added advantage.
- Strong presentation and public speaking skills with the ability to connect and build strong relationships with others.
- Strong time management skills and effective prioritization of competing priorities, tasks, and activities.
- Experience with conceiving, planning, and executing complex programs or projects with verifiable results.
- Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to guide employees toward achieving their goals.
- Strong mentor, manager, role model, and team player who demands the highest standards of performance from themselves and the entire team.
- Fluency in all Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in Kinyarwanda and English.
- Experience with grant writing and fundraising skills will be an added value.
To apply: Qualified applicants must submit the following documents by January 10th (PCR will start interviewing applicants on a rolling basis):
- Detailed cover letter describing why you are the best fit for this role, including providing concrete examples of previous work experience and achievements that are directly related to what we’re looking for this role.
- Professional CV highlighting the most relevant areas of your prior experience.
- Contact information (name, phone, and email) for at least two recent professional references; references must be previous direct supervisors, not former colleagues or friends.
Application documents should be submitted to clementine@paper-crown.org. To learn more about our work, please visit www.paper-crown.org
