Access To Finance Rwanda,Head of Communications and Market Development Jobs in Rwanda

Job
Opportunity:
Head of Communications and Market Development

AFR
was launched in March 2010 at the request of the GoR (Government of Rwanda) and
with support from DFID, the UK Department for International Development and the
World Bank. Currently, the funders to AFR include DFID, SIDA, The MasterCard
Foundation and KfW. The core objective of AFR is to remove systemic barriers to
financial services by putting the poor at the centre of its interventions in
Rwanda. Improving access to financial services for the rural p

oor and women is
a particular focus. AFR’s objectives also include t improving the depth and
quality or usage of digital financial services through facilitating deepening
of the financial sector ecosystem and investing in innovation.

AFR
focuseson stimulating financial sector development by partnering with financial
institutions and other stakeholders to increase access to and use of financial
services. AFR identifies and addresses constraints that prevent the financial
market from reaching Rwanda’s low-income population, and promotes innovations
and learning that result in sustainable change in the financial sector.

The
organization commenced its Phase 2 operations (2016-20) the activities of which
include:

Development
of Umurenge Savings and Credit Cooperatives (U-SACCOs);
Supporting
access and usage of value chain finance by smallholder farmers engaged in
maize, coffee, tea, dairy and Irish potatoes;
Promotion
of insurance and informal sector pension scheme;
Promotion
of Digital Financial Services and Innovation Fund including the micro
finance challenge fund; and
Knowledge
brokerage and market facilitation with focus to increase access and use of
information and coordination within the financial sector.

AFR
seeks to recruit a qualified and competent individualto fill the Head of
Communicationsand Market Development position.

The
position

The
Head of Communication and Market Development’s role is to lead the AFR team in
developing and implementing a communication strategy that is effective in
influencing key stakeholders towards enhanced financial inclusion for poor
people; this includes supporting implementing partners with marketing
strategies aimed at low income groups and overseeing AFR’s research agenda.

Specific
responsibilities for the position include:

To
develop and manage AFR’s financial sector and market research activities;
ensuring that the results are suitable to inform the development of
program strategy and the communications plan;
As
a member of the Management team, support the development and
implementation of AFR’s strategic & operational plans by contributing
expertise in market development and communications;
Lead
the development and implementation of AFR’s communication strategy;
ensuring that it is effective in meeting the organisation’s needs for
influence and mindset change;
Support
implementing partners with marketing strategies & development of
financial inclusion products;
Ensure
the existence of an exciting and informative online presence through
highly visible Website and Social Media platforms;
To
lead and manage the Market Development & Communications team,
including consultants, in a manner that empowers them to deliver AFR’s
goals and objectives.

The
ideal candidate should have the following:

Educational
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s
degree in Mass Communication, Journalism, or Development Studies;
Post
Graduate Diploma in Development Economics (added advantage); and
Master’s
in Business Administration (added advantage).

Experience
and knowledge:

6-10
years’ post-graduation experience in a Technical Communication Specialist
or similar role;
At
least 3 years regional and national experience in Financial services and
Financial inclusion;
Knowledge
and understanding ofthe local and regional context in Financial services
sector;
Experience
in working with international development organizations in a local or
regional context
Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda;
Proven
track record indeveloping and implementing Communication and Advocacy
strategies including developing key messages for advocacy and lobbying;
Proven
track record in developing media relations and strategic partnerships;
Demonstrable
skills and experience in using new media (social media) to cause mindset
change;
Demonstrated
experience in content development for various media platforms ( Radio, TV,
website, Social media);
Demonstrable
experience inthe application ofknowledge management techniques in both
managing and disseminating information;
Ability
to effectively manage the production of reports andpublications;
Proven
track record in managing teams and consultants / service providers including
development of terms of reference where required; and
Excellent
written and oral communication skills.

How
to apply

If
your qualifications and experience match the requirements for this role,
please email your application to Executive Selection Division, KPMG at the
following email address: esd@kpmg.co.ug
Please state the title of the positionas the subject of your
email. All applications should be sent via email.
Please
attach yourCVcontaining your e-mail address, daytime telephone
contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position and
names &addresses of three referees together with a cover letter
(maximum 2 pages) summarising why you consider yourself particularly well
suited for the position.Do not attach any other documents at this point.
Closing
date for receipt of applications will be10March 2017.
All
applications will be selected on merit and only short listed candidates
will be invited for interviews. For any questions regarding the application
process please contact Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +256
414 347833, +256 414346294 or +256 414 340
315.