’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is a microfinance subsidiary of World Vision that believes in brighter futures for children; empowers families to create income and jobs; and unlocks economic potential for communities to thrive.
Our goal is to support the most vulnerable people in Rwanda care for their children. Our microfinance services enable them to build the foundations they need to bring themselves out of poverty. Our clients use their loans to develop and expand their businesses. This leads to additional income for their families and the communities in which they live for children to experience life in all its fullness.
VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people in a dynamic, team-focused high-performance environment. If you are looking for interesting and challenging work where you can make a difference, then VFR has the will to make it so.
VF Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Branch Leader. The successful candidate will be based in Nyamata or Kabuga and reporting to the Head of Operations.
Purpose of the position:
To ensure an efficient financial and integration performance of the Branch; maintain a productive relationship with clients to ensure successful marketing of VFR products and services at the Branch level, and build the capacity of Branch staff to achieve to maintain a high performing team.
Major responsibilities include:
- Coordinates and controls the operations of the assigned Branch
- Conducts Business Development campaigns for the purpose of marketing VFR’s products and services
- Implements policies, procedures and internal controls at the Branch level for high levels of credibility
- Develops the Branch business plan/budgets and annual work plans and leads their implementation
- Ensures that the targets agreed with the management are reached;
- Plans and controls the liquidity of the branch;
- Handles all operational issues within the framework of existing regulations and management decisions;
- Chairs the Branch Credit Committee (BCC) and participates in evaluating, approving, or rejecting loans according to the level of discretion;
- Plans staff capacity building initiatives and ensures that the Branch staff maintains very high morale and engagement.
- Attends regular Branch managers’ meetings and engages in team problem solving, and provides back-up support to the other Branches and head office as needed
Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience
The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.
Minimum qualifications and experience required
- University degree in Economics, Accounting, Management, Business administration or any other related field;
- At least 4 years’ experience in the financial industry 2 of which were in a managerial position.
Technical Skills & Abilities
- Ability to motivate and manage a team
- Capability and willingness to take responsibility and a highly developed sense of reliability
- Good knowledge of economic and financial topics and sufficient experience in the operational business of Microfinance institutions
- A good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
- Very good communication skills
- Familiar with Microsoft applications
- Excellent marketing skills
How to apply:
Should you wish to apply for this position, please send your application addressed to the People and Culture Manager on the following email address: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw not later than 6th December 2019 at 5:00 PM.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
As a child-focused organization, VisionFund Rwanda is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.
