JOB OPPORTUNITY AT CRS/RWANDA

Job Title: MEAL Advisor

Department: Programming

Band: 9

Reports to: Project Manager

Location: Rwanda (Kigali)

This position is contingent upon Donor Funding

About CRS

Catholic Relief Services is the official international humanitarian agency of the Catholic community in the United States. CRS works to save, protect, and transform lives in need in more than 100 countries, without regard to race, religion or nationality. CRS’ relief and development work is accomplished through programs of emergency response, HIV, health, agriculture, education, microfinance and peacebuilding.

Job Summary

You will manage the design and implementation of MEAL programming for the Secondary Education Project to advance Catholic Relief Services’ (CRS) work in serving the poor and vulnerable. Your MEAL-related management skills and knowledge will ensure that the CP delivers high-quality programming and continuously works towards improving the impact of its programming.

Roles and Key Responsibilities

• Manage and implement all MEAL activities throughout relevant project cycles – project design, start-up, implementation and close-out – to ensure efficient and effective implementation in line with CRS program quality principles and standards and MEAL policies, procedures and practices, donor MEAL requirements, and industry good practices. Ensure project team and partner staff use the appropriate MEAL systems and tools.
• Champion learning with project staff and partner teams. Analyze and evaluate project performance data following MEAL policy and industry good practices, including use of differential and inferential statistics (quantitative data), and content and trends analysis (qualitative data). Proactively identify issues and concerns and use participatory processes to overcome implementation obstacles, encouraging reflection on key issues, assumptions, and themes to identify and address gaps in learning. Promote the application of learning to improve program quality and to strengthen agency influence among external stakeholders.
• Act as a key resource person for MEAL in project design and proposal development in respective programming area, gap-filling and taking on growth responsibilities, as needed. Support the design of project-level theories of change, results frameworks, Proframes (logical frameworks) and MEAL narratives, including the identification of key indicators of change and appropriate methods for data collection and use.
• Lead the development and roll-out of project-level MEAL systems, including Performance Monitoring Plans or Performance Indicator Reference Sheets, Indicator Performance Tracking Tables, data collection instruments, Feedback and Response Mechanisms, and Detailed Implementation Plans which are appropriate to the scope and context of the Youth Secondary Education project.
• Coordinate the implementation of monitoring and accountability activities and processes (including ICT4MEAL) according to the Detailed Implementation Plan and MEAL system for the Secondary Education Project. Ensure the quality of monitoring data through annual data quality assessments. Support active seeking and responding to feedback from all members of targeted communities and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to evaluation events in the Youth Secondary Education project through the development of terms of reference that include a balance of qualitative and quantitative methods, and the necessary level of technical rigor. Assure the quality of evaluation data through good data management. As required, support the identification, recruitment, and management of external evaluators to ensure high quality evaluation and learning.
• Represent the organization with donors, INGO working groups, UN, relevant local partners and relevant local government and community actors for the Youth Secondary Education project.
• Help identify, assess and strengthen partnerships relevant to MEAL in the Youth Secondary Education project appropriately applying partnership concepts, tools and approaches.
• Coordinate the identification of MEAL-related staff capacity and technical assistance needs of partner organizations and capacity strengthening and required interventions to support quality project implementation. Optimize partner participation and capacity development in the implementation of MEAL systems.
• Coordinate and monitor financial and material resources relevant to project MEAL needs. Through planning and oversight ensure efficient use of project resources for MEAL.
  
  
  
  

Basic Qualifications

• Master’s degree in project management, International Relations or in the field of Statistical Analysis.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant field-based experience in coordinating or managing light to moderately complex projects required, preferably with an international NGO.
• Additional experience may substitute for some education.

Required Languages

English and Kinyarwanda fluency required, French fluency appreciated.

Travel

Must be willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills with ability to make sound judgment.
• Strong relationship management skills and the ability to work effectively with culturally diverse groups.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with ability to write reports
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• MEAL-related project management experience in the Youth Secondary Education Project is highly desirable.
• Experience engaging with partner organizations.
• Experience contributing to the development of technical proposals.
• MEAL skills and experience preferred.
• Experience using MS Windows and MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Web Conferencing Applications, information management systems.
  
  
  
  

Agency-wide Competencies (for all CRS Staff)

These are rooted in the mission, values, and guiding principles of CRS and used by each staff member to fulfill his or her responsibilities and achieve the desired results.

• Integrity
• Continuous Improvement & Innovation
• Builds Relationships
• Develops Talent
• Strategic Mindset
• Accountability & Stewardship

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Key Working Relationships

Internal: Youth Secondary Education Project Manager, Youth Education Specialist, Project Data Specialist, Regional and HQ MEAL TAs

External: Project Stakeholders

MEAL Competencies (for CRS MEAL Program Staff)

Each staff member in this position is expected to have solid knowledge and ability and can apply the following competencies with minimal or no guidance, in the full range of typical situations, while requiring guidance to handle novel or more complex situations:

• MEAL in Design
• Monitoring
• Evaluation
• Accountability
• Learning
• Analysis and Critical Thinking
• ICT4MEAL
• Management in MEAL

***Our Catholic identity is at the heart of our mission and operations. Catholic Relief Services carries out the commitment of the Bishops of the United States to assist the poor and vulnerable overseas. We welcome as a part of our staff people of all faiths and secular traditions who share our values and our commitment to serving those in need. CRS’ processes and policies reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

Disclaimer: This job description is not an exhaustive list of the skill, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.

CRS’ talent acquisition procedures reflect our commitment to protecting children and vulnerable adults from abuse and exploitation.

CRS is an Equal Opportunity Employer

How to apply

Interested and qualified candidates should complete the attached application form, Self -Declaration Clause and submit them together with one page Cover letter plus updated CV (maximum three pages) all in/as one PDF document – via email only to: RW_HR@crs.org not later than Thursday, June 12^th 2025, at 5:00pm.

Please, include the statement below in your cover letter:

“By applying to this job, I understand and acknowledge that CRS requires its staff to treat all people with dignity and respect and to actively prevent harassment, abuse, exploitation, and human trafficking. Further, I understand that if I am a successful candidate, I will be subject to a comprehensive background check, and my personal/professional references will be asked to evaluate my behaviors related to the above safeguarding-related topics.”

Also include your full names and title “MEAL Advisor@ Band 9 ” in the subject line. Due to anticipated high interest in this post and the expected number of applicants, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Kigali May 29^th 2025.

Position title: Area Manager

Number: 3 Area Manager

Date: 28^th May 2025

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Expected starting date: Any time

Employment Contract type: Open-ended contract.

About the ASA International (Rwanda) Plc:

ASA International (Rwanda) Plc (subsequently referred to as “ASA Rwanda”) is a for-profit, deposit taking Microfinance Institution licensed by National Bank of Rwanda and incorporated under The Companies Act, No.103495622 in Rwanda in 2014 and started operations in 2016, currently serving small business through Loans and savings in 37 branches across the country. ASA Rwanda is a subsidiary of ASA International listed on London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest international Microfinance institutions in the world operating in 13 countries in Africa and Asia.

As a financial company and ASA international (Rwanda) plc is mostly engaged to work for the low-income people of the country and as long as there is a possibility of financial irregularities in the activities, the company created a department/position to work to prevent any sorts of misappropriation.

Vision: Reduce poverty by improving the lives of the underprivileged with a key focus on female entrepreneurs.

Mission: We have a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress.

Objective: Providing Microfinance loans for business purpose to low-income entrepreneurs with an objective of improving financial inclusion and realize socioeconomic progress. Our loans provide an alternative to low-income entrepreneurs without access to credit from traditional banks. We provide these loans using the ASA Model.

Function summary

Area Manager oversee multiple locations of a business, ensuring they operate smoothly and achieve their goals within ASA International (Rwanda) Plc. He/she is responsible for working hard to growing company business by doubling the clients, tripling the profit and multiplying the impact; improving quality of Portfolio by reducing overdue and bad debts, and contribute to the increase of network efficiency. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of both microfinance operations and technological innovations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership:

• Directing and supervising the operations of multiple branches within their assigned area
• Coordinating and managing area activities towards achieving operational objectives settled by the company
• Provide the Trainings, and evaluate the staff performance within the branches under his/her control
• Ensuring compliance with company policies, safety regulations, and regulatory requirements, rules and regulations & circulars sent to the branches under his control
• Creating and implementing plans to increase market share and profitability
• Regularly communicating with upper management on sales, employee performance and customer satisfaction
• Responsible to monitor and supervise 4 to 5 branches in his/her area
• Give priority to verify new groups and new members in the branches
• Implement the projections, financial objectives and business plans with her/his area
• Working to develop the client portfolio
• Developing and strengthening commercial partnerships
• Share knowledge with other branches and head Office on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
• Build a strong network to improve the presence and reputation of the branches and company
• Analyzing the market and studying the assigned sales area and current and potential clientele
  
  
  

Staff Management.

• Following the achievement of goals and expectations of branches within his/her area
• Evaluating staff performance on monthly basis and encourage them to meet goals
• Helping employees to improve their performance and reach their goals.
• Resolve conflict that can occur within the branches in a constructive way
• Providing disciplinary sanctions to staff under his/her supervision following company Internal Disciplinary policy or circulars in use

• Facilitating training, coaching, development and motivation for branches personnel

• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
• Bring out the best of branches’ personnel from his/her area by providing training, coaching, development and motivation

Compliance and Risk Management

• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings, addressing customer complaints and resolving any issues
• Overseeing inventory management and implementing loss prevention strategies
• Check and verify client’s passbook during group visit within the branches of his/her area
• During branch visit, ensure all loan forms are checked and verified by the Branch Managers before disbursement
• Check and verify loan client during group visit to prevent ghost loan
• Check and confirm saving withdrawal done by client and ensure the authenticity of client signature.
• Check and verify 100% small business clients before admission/giving loan and giving approval as per company policy
• Preventing the risk related to loan disbursement/savings withdrawal/savings return process and approval
  
  
  

4. Customer Service:

• Maintaining high customer satisfaction ratings by ensuring high-quality service and addressing customer complaints and resolving any issues promptly.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and retention.

5. Reporting and Analysis:

• Preparing and presenting performance reports and analytics to senior management
• Consolidate different reports needed from the branch and submit them on time
• Reporting to immediate supervisor and evaluating the efficiency of the business within branches of her/his area and its operations.
• Utilize data analysis to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Verify whether all committed expenses in the branches of his/her area are proper
• Provide a report with recommendations to his supervisor regarding the staff discipline and performance
  
  
  

Quality improvement responsibilities

• Work hard for growing company business by doubling the clients, tripling the profit and multiplying the impact; improving quality of Portfolio by reducing overdue and bad debts, and contribute to the increase of network efficiency

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, Banking, Management, Accounting, Business, Economics.

Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Area Manager

• Being Rwandan by nationality;
• Proven experience of at least 3 years as area manager or similar managerial role in bank or microfinance/SACCO

• Sound understanding of optimization of store operations and standards for success
• Knowledge of performance evaluation metrics and principles
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal abilities
• Excellent organizational, leadership and human resources management abilities
• Familiarity with microfinance institutions’ rules and regulations
• Strong business judgement with a strategic orientation
• Excellent problem-solving abilities
• Be ready to work or travel anywhere in the country where ASA International (Rwanda) Plc has branches;
• Willing to work under pressure and ready to complete necessary jobs on time

Salary & Benefits:

• Market conforms salary and employment conditions.
• In-house Medical Insurance covering him/her and legal dependents as company policy
• Communication allowances as per company policy
• Monitoring allowance as per company policy
• Annual Salary Increment as per company policy depending on company profit
• Festival Allowance as per company policy
  
  
  

Application process

Cover Letter included the candidate’s expected salary; Detailed CV; copy of Degree; Work certificates from previous employers; any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post; Copy of ID Card.

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of ASA International (RWANDA) Plc located in KIGALI City, GASABO District, Plot No. – 95, NTORA Village, KG 784 St. RUHANGO Cell, Gisozi Sector, Kigali, Rwanda

Online Application to be sent to asarecruitment@asarwanda.rw  with subject line mentioning Area Manager. Submission of Application should be before 06^th Jun 2025 at 5:00 PM. Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks after the deadline, know that you are not meeting our requirements.

ASA International aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Done at Kigali on 28^th May 2025

Signed and approved by:

Christian SALIFOU

Chief Executive Officer

ASA International (Rwanda) Plc

Position title: Branch Manager

Number: 4 BM

Date: 28^th May 2025

Work base: Branch Office located out Kigali City in Provinces

Reporting to: Head of Operations

Expected starting date: Any time

Employment Contract type: Open-ended contract.

About the ASA International (Rwanda) Plc:

ASA International (Rwanda) Plc (subsequently referred to as “ASA Rwanda”) is a for-profit, deposit taking Microfinance Institution licensed by National Bank of Rwanda and incorporated under The Companies Act, No.103495622 in Rwanda in 2014 and started operations in 2016, currently serving small business through Loans and savings in 37 branches across the country. ASA Rwanda is a subsidiary of ASA International listed on London Stock Exchange, one of the world’s largest international Microfinance institutions in the world operating in 13 countries in Africa and Asia.

As a financial company and ASA international (Rwanda) plc is mostly engaged to work for the low-income people of the country and as long as there is a possibility of financial irregularities in the activities, the company created a department/position to work to prevent any sorts of misappropriation.

Vision: Reduce poverty by improving the lives of the underprivileged with a key focus on female entrepreneurs.

Mission: We have a strong commitment to financial inclusion and socioeconomic progress.

Objective: Providing Microfinance loans for business purpose to low-income entrepreneurs with an objective of improving financial inclusion and realize socioeconomic progress. Our loans provide an alternative to low income entrepreneurs without access to credit from traditional banks. We provide these loans using the ASA Model.

Function summary

Branch Manager is a professional charged with managing the day-to-day operations of ASA International (Rwanda) Plc’s branch. He/she is responsible for working hard to growing company business by doubling the clients, tripling the profit and multiplying the impact; improving quality of Portfolio by reducing overdue and bad debts, and contribute to the increase of network efficiency. The role requires a dynamic leader with strong stakeholder management skills and a deep understanding of both microfinance operations and technological innovations.

Duties and Responsibilities

Operational Leadership:

• Directing all operational aspects of the branch including distribution, loan processing, loan approval, customer service, human resources, administration and sales in accordance with the company’s objectives
• Coordinating and managing branches activities towards achieving operational objectives settled by the company
• Ensure the availability of office furniture and service equipment for business continuity
• Responsible to prepare the office sign board and install in proper place, so that inhabitants of the branch area can see properly.
• Ensuring good implementation and filing of company policies, rules and regulations & circulars sent to the branch
• Implement the projections, financial objectives and business plans with her/his branch
• Assess local market conditions and identify current and prospective sales opportunities
• Manage branch budget and allocate funds appropriately
• Share knowledge with other branches and head Office on effective practices, competitive intelligence, business opportunities and needs
• Build a strong network to improve the presence and reputation of the branch and company
• Stay abreast of competing markets and provide reports on market movement and penetration
  
  
  

Staff Management.

• Following the achievement of goals and expectations of branch
• Evaluating staff performance on quarterly basis and encourage them to meet goals
• Helping employees to improve their performance and reach their goals.
• Resolve conflict that can occur within the branch in a constructive way
• Providing disciplinary sanctions to staff under his/her supervision following company Internal Disciplinary policy or circulars in use
• Facilitating training, coaching, development and motivation for branch personnel
• Address customer and employee satisfaction issues promptly
• Bring out the best of branch’s personnel by providing training, coaching, development and motivation
  
  
  

Compliance and Risk Management

• Adhere to high ethical standards, and comply with all regulations/applicable laws
• Locate areas of improvement and propose corrective actions that meet challenges and leverage growth opportunities
• Responsible to visit at least two clients groups per day and total groups within 3/4 months
• Visiting the houses of the prospective/willing group members for verifying information
• Responsible to verify loan disbursement process/loan ceiling /loan increment at the time of group visit.
• Responsible to crosscheck pass book / savings withdrawal /savings return/ security/ Loan processing fee/ any other fees and loan amount through discussing with the clients at the time of group visit.
• Monitoring /visiting at least 5 members / clients houses/shop each day side-by-side with the group visit.
• Preventing the risk related to loan disbursement/savings withdrawal/savings return process and approval
  
  
  

Customer Service:

• Enhance the customer experience by ensuring high-quality service and addressing customer concerns promptly.
• Develop and implement initiatives to improve customer satisfaction and retention.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare and present the weekly reports on operational performance within Branch
• Prepare different reports needed from the branch and submit them on time
• Reporting to immediate supervisor and evaluating the efficiency of the business at branch and its operations.
• Utilize data analysis to make informed decisions and drive continuous improvement.
• Verify whether all committed expenses in the branch are proper
• Provide a report with recommendations to his supervisors regarding the staff discipline and performance
  
  
  

Quality improvement responsibilities

• Work hard for growing company business by doubling the clients, tripling the profit and multiplying the impact; improving quality of Portfolio by reducing overdue and bad debts, and contribute to the increase of network efficiency

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as business administration, management, economics, finance or marketing.

Requirements – Skills, Knowledge, Abilities – for Branch Manager

• Being Rwandan by nationality;
• Proven at least 3 years of Managerial experience in bank or microfinance/SACCO
• Sufficient knowledge of modern management techniques and best practices
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to meet sales targets and production goals
• Familiarity with microfinance institutions’ rules and regulations
• Excellent organizational skills
• Results driven and customer focused
• Leadership and human resources management skills
• Be ready to work or travel anywhere in the country where ASA International (Rwanda) Plc has branches;
• Willing to work under pressure and ready to complete necessary jobs on time
  
  
  

Salary & Benefits:

• Market conform salary and employment conditions.
• In-house Medical Insurance covering him/her and legal dependents as company policy
• Communication allowances as per company policy
• Monitoring allowance as per company policy
• Annual Salary Increment as per company policy depending on company profit
• Festival Allowance as per company policy

Application process

Cover Letter included the candidate’s expected salary; Detailed CV; copy of Degree; Work certificates from previous employers; any other document that may prove a candidate’s competency to the post; Copy of ID Card.

Applications should be addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of ASA International (RWANDA) Plc located in KIGALI City, GASABO District, Plot No. – 95, NTORA Village, KG 784 St. RUHANGO Cell, Gisozi Sector, Kigali, Rwanda

Online Application to be sent to asarecruitment@asarwanda.rw  with subject line mentioning Branch Manager. Submission of Application should be before 6^th June 2025 at 5:00 PM. Please note that only candidates with the needed qualifications and relevant experience will be shortlisted. If you do not hear from us in 2 weeks after the deadline, know that you are not meeting our requirements.

ASA International aims to attract and select a diverse workforce, ensuring equal opportunity to everyone, irrespective of race, age, gender, class, ethnicity, disability, location, and religion. Qualified women are particularly encouraged to apply.

Done at Kigali on 28^th May 2025

Signed and approved by:

Christian SALIFOU

Chief Executive Officer

ASA International (Rwanda) Plc

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is a unique and innovative English language undergraduate institution dedicated to preparing the next generation of agricultural leaders of Rwanda and East Africa. Students at RICA engage in curricular and co-curricular learning opportunities emphasizing Conservation Agriculture and One Health principles, oral and written communication, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

In an experiential learning environment, students develop the knowledge and experience necessary for a wide range of careers in agriculture. Students at RICA experience the six Enterprises including Dairy, Poultry and Swine, Food Processing, Row and Forage Crops, Vegetable and Fruit Crops, Irrigation and Mechanization.

The curriculum is designed to incorporate threads of Innovation, Conservation, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship. Communication, One Health Systems Thinking, and Entrepreneurship are woven throughout the curriculum.

All RICA graduates will be innovative problem solvers able to operate farms and ranches, start agribusinesses, assume management roles in cooperatives, NGOs, and other agricultural enterprises, serve their communities as extension agents and technical and policy experts, or assume positions of agricultural leadership in Rwanda.

POSITION: Admissions and Records Coordinator

Job Type : Full time

Location : Bugesera Campus

Position Overview

The Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture (RICA) is seeking applications for the role of Admissions and Records Coordinator, responsible for overseeing admissions processes, maintaining student records, and managing Student Information System (SIS) operations. The position also supports recruitment activities, coordinates financial aid processes, and handles graduation documentation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Analyse and evaluate applications for admission based on RICA’s admission guidelines and policies.

• Check the completeness, analyse and evaluate applications for admission based on RICA’s admission guidelines and policies,
• Draft admission reports for review by the Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Records

Deal with and respond to queries concerning the progress and status of applications for admission.

• Respond to emails and calls from prospective applicants
• Coordinate information sessions for prospective students,
• Work with the Director of Admissions, Recruitment and Records to plan and execute recruitment activities and provide counseling to pre-qualifying students to help them determine if RICA is the right institution for them.

Prepare and coordinate logistics and operations for effective recruitment and admission events.

• Cultivate relationships with potential partner schools, maintain their contacts and inform them about RICA’s offer, events and developments.
• Monitor recruitment plans, schedules, budgets, and expenditures,
• organize and participate in recruitment related meetings to ensure that recruitment and admissions deadlines are met.
• Coordinate logistics for effective recruitment and admission events including arranging invitations to interviews and managing correspondences with applicants.

Manage RICA’s Student Information System (SIS), keep and ensure effective management of student records.

• Keep and effectively manage student records (including record creation, grade processing and transcript & degree issuance) both physical and digital throughout the student lifecycle.
• Maintain a backup of all student-related records.

Manage the application process for students’ living allowances with HEC and BRD and handle any issues that may arise.

• Collaborate with relevant agencies to ensure that all RICA students eligible for living allowance are facilitated.
• Prepare reports and data that are required to facilitate the disbursement of student allowance
• Liaise with students to follow up on issues that may arise from their applications

Prepare reports on student records before graduation and provide documentation of completion of degree requirements for approval of degree conferral.

• Review student records before graduation
• Ensure that documentation of completion of degree requirements is well maintained and accessible as and when required.
• Coordinate training of students and faculty on student-related information systems in collaboration with the ICT Team.
• Carry out any other duties as required
  
  
  

RUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in education, Public Administration, Business Administration, Information Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3–5 years of relevant experience in admissions, student records management, registrar services, or academic administration.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Relevant experience in student admissions, records management, or registrar services, in a higher education setting.
• Proven experience in using and managing Student Information Systems (SIS)
• Familiarity with digital learning platforms (e.g., Moodle) and compliance with academic and data protection policies.
  
  
  

HOW TO APPLY

• Fill the information required, upload and submit the documents in English to the link provided below.
• Cover Letter summarizing intent and suitability for the position.
• List of Recommenders with contact information.
• Kindly merge your Resume,CV ,Degree Certificate, and any other relevant documents into a single PDF file before uploading.

Application Link :https://rica.bamboohr.com/careers/128

Application review will begin June 4^th ,2025 and will continue until the position is filled.

Website: https://www.rica.rw/

VACANCY

Based in the regional office

Regional Communication Officer

About the Role

The Marketing and Communications team is looking for a dynamic and highly motivated specialist to work across countries in your region. Your primary focus will be to connect and advise Agriterra staff, ensuring marketing and communication activities align with the regional context while supporting brand positioning and lead generation. The aim of the role is to implement the overarching marketing and communications strategy in the region, and related projects and tasks in alignment with Agriterra’s global policies.

About Agriterra

Stichting Agriterra was founded 26 years ago by Dutch farmer cooperatives and has over the years evolved into an organisation partnering and supporting farmer cooperatives and organisations worldwide. Agriterra assists them with advice and training through peer-to peer support in combination with locally based experts. Agriterra is organised with a head office in Arnhem, the Netherlands, and has a network of country offices spread over Africa and Asia; employing approximately 200 staff members. Agriterra is financed via donor-granted projects and programmes. For more information, visit our website www.agriterra.org.

About the job
As the Regional Communication Officer, you will join a young, diverse, and highly motivated team, with you playing an instrumental role in developing the Agriterra’s international Communication Team. In this position you report functionally to the Communications Coordinator, who is based in the Netherlands, and hierarchically to the Regional Manager.

Your work will mainly take place at the regional office of Agriterra and depending on the selection process that may either be Kigali or Kampala. Occasionally you can be asked to travel for work to visit potential stakeholders, or to maintain current network.

Main responsibilities

• Campaign Development & Implementation: Develop and execute marketing campaigns in line with Agriterra’s strategy to support partnerships and generate leads.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain relationships with regional stakeholders to understand their needs, challenges, and opportunities. Plan and coordinate events, tailored to Agriterra’s key stakeholders and act as a brand ambassador.
• Internal Communication: Draft and place texts and user-friendly manuals/templates for internal communication (SharePoint, Workplace) and build the awareness among new (and current) employees about the communication department as well as the use of templates, corporate identity, social media etc. Maintain well-organised marketing and communication archives and distribute it to those involved. Identify needs and develop solutions.
• Editorial & Multimedia Production: Edit and publish videos, films, and promotional materials. Train colleagues in design software and content creation tools.
• And other tasks such as content creation and optimization, brand stewardship, and project coordination.
  
  
  

What do you offer?!

• College level of education in the domain of Marketing & Communications;
• At least 2 years of experience in a marketing, communications, and/or branding;
• Demonstrable editorial experience and editing skills (e.g. InDesign, Premiere Pro);
• Exceptional English communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to produce and direct professional copy. Additional other languages are welcome in our international organisation.
• Knowledge of tools like Photoshop, Canva, and MailChimp, as well as basic HTML and CSS skills, is advantageous.
• Experience in web design, web optimisation, and SEO is a plus.
• A proactive, entrepreneurial mindset with a strong sense of curiosity.
• Flexibility, creativity, and excellent teamwork skills.
• Proven ability to manage deadlines effectively.
  
  
  

What do we offer!

• An international, ambitious, and purpose-driven work environment;
• A salary that is based on experience, scale 8 of the local Agriterra salary scale;
• Developmental opportunities (e.g., yearly educational fund);
• Additional benefits respecting the country’s legislation and Agriterra’s HR Policy

Interested?

Send an email with your CV and cover letter to vacancy@agriterra.org to the attention of Nicola Schoeman, Communications Coordinator, with the job title ‘Marketing and Communications Regional Specialist’ in the subject of the mail before the 03^rd of June 2025.

If you require further information, do not hesitate to contact us via e-mail.

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development agenda. Over the past five years, the bank has registered exponential growth contributing to socio-economic development, strengthening institutional and human capacity, fostering corporate governance and risk management practices.

The Bank is implementing the revised strategic plan for 2024-2028 which is appropriately aligned to the country’s strategic direction enabling the Bank to unlock better value creation for its stakeholders by supporting entrepreneurs, addressing market failures, and impactful socioeconomic development.

To deliver on its bold vision and impactful objectives, the Bank’s expanded and refocused mandate is underpinned on four strategic focus areas:

Availing transformational finance.

Increasing green financing for a resilient future.

Driving scale and impact.

Fostering innovation and technology.

To achieve its strategic mandate, BRD recognizes the importance of strengthening its human and institutional capital to drive sustainable development and ensure the Bank remains a center of excellence in the financial sector.

BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and disability norms. We promote gender-responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following position:

TRANSACTION SPECIALIST (1) 

Background Information

Job Title:  Transaction Specialist

Department: CEO’s office

Reports to: E-Moto – Project Coordinator

Project Introduction

The Rwanda Development Bank (BRD), through the project Accelerating the Deployment of E-Motos in Rwanda, is leading the implementation of the E-Moto Credit Enhancement Facility (E-CEF),a flagship initiative aimed at promoting the transition to electric motorcycles across the country. As the implementing agency, BRD is responsible for managing the facility, coordinating stakeholders, deploying financial instruments such as guarantees and results-based incentives, and ensuring robust monitoring and reporting.

To support this effort, BRD will establish the E-CEF Finance Advisory Team, tasked with Mobilizing finance for e-moto manufacturers and operators to expand access to affordable electric motorcycles and delivering economic and environmental impact, initially in Kigali, by reducing emissions and creating green jobs.

This initiative directly contributes to Rwanda’s green growth and climate goals by fostering sustainable urban transport and inclusive development.

Contract Terms: Open Ended 

Purpose of the Job: 

The Transaction Specialist will be a core member of the E-Moto Finance Advisory Team responsible for structuring and facilitating financial transactions that support the deployment and adoption of electric motorcycles (e-motos) in Rwanda with possible application to other sectors using structured finance, blended finance, and credit enhancement techniques. This role involves collaborating with various stakeholders, including financial institutions, e-moto manufacturers, and operators (including their cooperatives) to develop innovative financing solutions that enhance the availability of e-motos while ensuring financial sustainability (“bankability”). The focus will be on how to unlock capital from the private and public sectors using structured finance techniques and credit enhancements that meet the credit requirements of potential providers of finance and risk mitigation. Key targeted financiers include commercial banks, development partners, equity investors, and foundations.

Key Responsibilities 

• Refine diagnostic analysis of finance needs to increase supply and demand for e-motos.
• Develop list of potential financiers and risk mitigation (BRD partners and external), detailing their finance requirements from the private and public sectors (e.g., commercial banks, Multilateral Development Banks, Export Credit Agencies bi-lateral development partners, funds, etc.) and providers of risk mitigation (e.g., first loss, partial credit guarantees, etc.).
• Develop and structure financial products tailored to the needs of e-moto manufacturers and operators that meet the requirements of targeted financiers, using proven finance techniques such as ringfencing revenues, off-take agreements, and credit enhancements.
• Manage the entire transaction process from origination to closure, ensuring compliance with BRD’s guidelines and standards and that of any funding partner(s).
• Prepare all analysis and documentation required for credit approvals, including addressing all risk issues and developing credible financial projections of capacity to meet debt service requirements, collaborating with the Credit Specialist to develop transactions that meet credit due diligence requirements.
• Serve as a transaction advisor to entities requiring finance for increasing the supply of and adoption of e-motos (e-moto manufacturers, MFIs/asset financiers, etc.).
• Support potential financiers and providers of risk mitigation in structuring transactions that meet financing needs of e-moto manufacturers and operators (commercial banks, microfinance institutions (MFIs), asset financiers, development partners, and other stakeholders.
• Engage with national and local government entities, regulatory bodies, moto cooperatives, and other relevant stakeholders to secure support and facilitate the implementation of e-moto financing solutions.
• Actively participate in the E-Moto Steering Committee and Partnership Group meetings to ensure alignment of objectives and strategies.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify potential financing opportunities and assess the viability of proposed transactions.
• Monitor trends in the e-mobility sector and evaluate the impact of financial products on market growth and sustainability.
• Prepare detailed reports on transaction performance, progress, and challenges, providing insights for continuous improvement.
• Document all financial transactions and ensure transparency and accountability in line with BRD’s reporting requirements and that of funders.
• Prepare and conduct training sessions for BRD staff and stakeholders on structured finance mechanisms and transaction management best practices.
• Foster a culture of knowledge sharing and continuous learning within the team and among partners.
• Carry on any other assignment delegated by the line managers or the Management of the Bank.
  
  
  

Performance Indicators

The performance of the Transaction Specialist will be assessed based on key performance indicators related to business volumes, revenues from structured financial products, stakeholders’ satisfaction (through regular surveys and adherence to agreed turnaround times), and other financial outcomes. Additional indicators cover participation in Steering Committees and the E-Moto Partnership Group, quality of reporting and impact analysis, delivery of training sessions, and adherence to BRD’s compliance and documentation standards and that of funders.

Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• At least five years of progressive experience within the financial services sector in Rwanda.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the Rwandan banking and (M)SME finance sector including Rwandan banking regulations.
• Strong knowledge of best practices in structured finance, blended finance, credit enhancement techniques, guarantees, export financing mechanisms, and international trade practices is desirable.
• Demonstrable track record in closing financial transactions, business development, and portfolio management in a client-facing role.
• Experience in conducting training, developing credit manuals, and portfolio reporting is desirable.
• Strong financial analysis skills.
• Strong people management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders
  
  
  

Application Guidelines: 

Interested candidates should apply online via the apply button and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone. 

Only online applications shall be considered. 

Email-only for inquiries (not application): recruitment@brd.rw

Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital, and Corporate Services of BRD. 

Deadline for application: June 7, 2025. 

The employment package is highly competitive and attractive. 

Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for the next step. 

Done in Kigali, May 27, 2025.