BPN
is an non-profit organization founded by a Swiss entrepreneur Jürg Opprecht in
1999.
is an non-profit organization founded by a Swiss entrepreneur Jürg Opprecht in
1999.
BPN
supports Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) which demonstrate real
potential of growth. Our program is based on the following components: training
in business management, personal coaching, access to loans under fair
conditions as well as participation in the national BPN Business Owners Association.
So far BPN is working with SME’s in Kirgistan, Nicaragua, Benin, Mongolia and
Rwanda.
supports Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs) which demonstrate real
potential of growth. Our program is based on the following components: training
in business management, personal coaching, access to loans under fair
conditions as well as participation in the national BPN Business Owners Association.
So far BPN is working with SME’s in Kirgistan, Nicaragua, Benin, Mongolia and
Rwanda.
Website:
Towards
sound Entrepreneurship in Rwanda
sound Entrepreneurship in Rwanda
SME
Coach
Coach
Help
us shape the future of Rwanda.
us shape the future of Rwanda.
BPN
stands for Business Professionals Network: http://www.bpn.rw. It is a Swiss Non-profit
organization headquartered in Bern (Switzerland), which strives to support the
development of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), in order to create
jobs and fight poverty. BPN provides Training and Coaching services as well as
Equipment Loans to SMEs so they can grow their businesses sustainably.
stands for Business Professionals Network: http://www.bpn.rw. It is a Swiss Non-profit
organization headquartered in Bern (Switzerland), which strives to support the
development of Small and Medium sized Enterprises (SMEs), in order to create
jobs and fight poverty. BPN provides Training and Coaching services as well as
Equipment Loans to SMEs so they can grow their businesses sustainably.
Our
employees are people with a passion for serving others. Join our devoted team!
employees are people with a passion for serving others. Join our devoted team!
The
position:
position:
The
BPN SME Coach accompanies Entrepreneurs on their Journey of growth. The journey
starts with thoroughly understanding the actual Business status and helping the
entrepreneur prepare a Five years strategic Expansion plan. It continues with
mentoring the entrepreneur during the implementation of his Expansion plan.
BPN SME Coach accompanies Entrepreneurs on their Journey of growth. The journey
starts with thoroughly understanding the actual Business status and helping the
entrepreneur prepare a Five years strategic Expansion plan. It continues with
mentoring the entrepreneur during the implementation of his Expansion plan.
We
are looking for a charismatic, strong personality with people Management experience,
who is familiar with doing Business in Rwanda and who has the ability to assess
entrepreneurs’ potential of growth while exercising a serving attitude.
are looking for a charismatic, strong personality with people Management experience,
who is familiar with doing Business in Rwanda and who has the ability to assess
entrepreneurs’ potential of growth while exercising a serving attitude.
Main
responsibilities
responsibilities
- Working
closely with BPN Entrepreneurs mainly in the areas of manufacturing incl.
production of construction materials and real estate development. - Introducing
Business Principles to Entrepreneurs using BPN’s Business Academy material - Helping
BPN Entrepreneurs convert their ideas into executable Business cases - Being
a mentor on strategy, finance, marketing, sales and personal development. - Running
Business Plan and Bookkeeping workshops - Offiring
additional Workshops on demand - Doing
Publication on topics related to entrepreneurship - General
administration tasks as assigned
Your
profile
profile
Education
- Degree,
equivalent to a four-year college or University degree with a major in economics
and/or Civil Engineering - Fluent
in English and Kinyarwanda (excellent writing and oral skills) - Additional
language skills would be a plus.
Professional
Experience&skills
Experience&skills
- Five
years related experience in Managing a private Business or/and working
with Entrepreneurs. - Work
experience related to real estate construction in Rwanda would be a plus.
Necessary
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Experience
in Business mentorship - International
exposure: at least 2 years studying or working in a country other than
Rwanda or 2 years of working with an international organisation - Usage
of modern Business communication tools including letter styles and
formats, memoranda, minutes, and reports in a professional manner - Ability
to use a personal computer and various software packages. MS Office is a
must - Ability
to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives
without supervision - Ability
to manage and motivate a team and deliver results - Ability
to handle and resolve recurring problems - Ability
to interact with clients and partners with a attitude - Willingness
to learn - Good
knowledge of Rwanda
Personality
- Passion
to serve others - Firm
in decision making - Good
listener - Empathy
- Team
player - Strongly
objective and result oriented - Disciplined,
diligent and well structured - High
standards of quality (order, punctuality, representative attitude) - High
self-motivation, structured, independent working style with high attention
to details - Reliable
and efficient in working under pressure - Enthusiasm
for social responsibilities - A
vision and a heart for Rwanda
Place
of work
of work
- Kacyiru,
Kigali - Readiness
to travel across the country
Contact
We
are looking forward to receiving your application as well as your passport
photo on bpnrecruitment2016@gmail.com
are looking forward to receiving your application as well as your passport
photo on bpnrecruitment2016@gmail.com
Please
note that due to high demand, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
note that due to high demand, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.