Technically
and financially supported by:
and financially supported by:
Job
Opportunity:
Opportunity:
Microfinance
Business Development Expert
Business Development Expert
Background:
The
Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwan
Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwan
da (AMIR) is the only roof
organization of microfinance institutions in Rwanda.
Among
other activities, AMIR works in close partnership with the Savings Banks
Foundation for International Cooperation (SBFIC), a German NGO operating in
Rwanda since 2009; the Government of Rwanda/ Ministry of Finance and Economic
Planning (MINECOFIN); and other partners from the public and private sector in
a joint program: The professionalization of the SACCO sector in Rwanda.
other activities, AMIR works in close partnership with the Savings Banks
Foundation for International Cooperation (SBFIC), a German NGO operating in
Rwanda since 2009; the Government of Rwanda/ Ministry of Finance and Economic
Planning (MINECOFIN); and other partners from the public and private sector in
a joint program: The professionalization of the SACCO sector in Rwanda.
This
program focuses on the computerization of Umurenge SACCOs, the consolidation of
Umurenge SACCOs on District level, and the subsequent establishment of a
Cooperative Bank. The joint role of AMIR and SBFIC in this program is, among
others, to develop Strategic and Business Plansfor the new District SACCOs.
After approval of these plans by the General Assemblies the establishment of
the new District SACCOs needs to be prepared. For this programcomponent AMIR is
looking at deploying 30Microfinance Business Development Experts. The
contract duration is 3 months. The principals of the experts (AMIR, SBFIC) are
free to deploy them in any region in Rwanda.
program focuses on the computerization of Umurenge SACCOs, the consolidation of
Umurenge SACCOs on District level, and the subsequent establishment of a
Cooperative Bank. The joint role of AMIR and SBFIC in this program is, among
others, to develop Strategic and Business Plansfor the new District SACCOs.
After approval of these plans by the General Assemblies the establishment of
the new District SACCOs needs to be prepared. For this programcomponent AMIR is
looking at deploying 30Microfinance Business Development Experts. The
contract duration is 3 months. The principals of the experts (AMIR, SBFIC) are
free to deploy them in any region in Rwanda.
Job
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
Strategic
and Business Planning
and Business Planning
N.b.:
All activities/ responsibilities listed in this paragraph will be carried out
in a joint AMIR/SBFIC Team. The detailed allocation of responsibilities and
tasks is subject to the individual organization of each team and stipulations
made by the superiors.
All activities/ responsibilities listed in this paragraph will be carried out
in a joint AMIR/SBFIC Team. The detailed allocation of responsibilities and
tasks is subject to the individual organization of each team and stipulations
made by the superiors.
- Desk
research for the macro-environmental analysis, SWOT analysis, marketing
plan, and for any other aspects of the strategic and business planning - Preparation
and conduction of field missions (stakeholder workshops) on District level - Production
of Strategy and Business Plans for the District SACCOs - Presentation
of Strategy and Business Plans for the District SACCOs to the General
Assembly, mandated representatives respectively. Rework Strategy and
Business Plan, if necessary. - Development
of by-laws, internal policies, procedures and systems for the District
SACCOs
- Support
the elaborationof details on equity, soundness and viability for the
District SACCOs, conjointly with the AMIR/SBFIC Financial Experts Team - Identification
of capacity development needs of the staff of District SACCOs - Strict
abidance by the legal framework, internal rules & regulations, the
given project structure, the already approved methodologies and formates,
and any other framework conditions set by the superiors - Development
of new/ additional structures, formates or alike, as per request of the
superiors
Support
the Set-up of District SACCOs
the Set-up of District SACCOs
- Support
the legal foundation - Organize
and conduct member meetings (communication sessions, General Assemblies,
etc.) - Organize
and conduct elections of organs - Support
the licensing process - Prepare
and provide all necessary documentation in accordance with prudential laws
and regulations
Expected
Deliverables
Deliverables
N.b.:The deliverables
described below mention the average quantity for one expert. The experts may be
working either alone (hence each expert needs to deliver the outcomes described
below for one District SACCO each), or they may be working in bigger teams for
a number of District SACCOs. In this case, the quantity of deliverables
increases according to the number of experts working in each team.
described below mention the average quantity for one expert. The experts may be
working either alone (hence each expert needs to deliver the outcomes described
below for one District SACCO each), or they may be working in bigger teams for
a number of District SACCOs. In this case, the quantity of deliverables
increases according to the number of experts working in each team.
- Strategy
& Business Plan for oneDistrict SACCO is produced and approved by the
General Assembly, mandated representatives respectively. - Organizational
Manuals, bylaws and other documents as per requirement of the principal
for one District SACCO are produced and approved by the board of the
respective District SACCO. - One
District SACCO has been set up successfully, i.e. the SACCO is legally
founded and holds a BNR license - The
transition roadmap for all Umurenge SACCOs of the District to transfer all
assets, liabilities, shares and other equity, members, staff, etc. into
the new District SACCO is produced and approved by the board of the
respective District SACCO.
Minimum
qualifications:
qualifications:
- Master’s
degree in Economics, Finance, Management, or a related subject
- Profound
knowledge of the Rwandan microfinance industry, the role of key
institutions in the sector and in the field of inclusive finance - At
least 5 years’ professional experience in microfinance institutions as a
practitioner in responsible positions - Additional
experience as consultantfor the financial industry is an advantage
Core
competences and attitudes:
competences and attitudes:
- Excellent
analytical and conceptual skills - Strong
management and leadership skills - Excellent
communication and negotiation skills - Capacity
to build a strong network with stakeholders combined with a high level of
empathy, team player - Very
good change management skills - Very
good presentation skills - Very
good organizational skills and talent to work in a self-responsible and
well-structured manner - Dynamic
and fast moving in implementing activities - Mature,
with high integrity, and self-disciplined - Fluency
in English and Kinyarwanda (spoken and written). French is an asset - Excellent
MS Office Suite mastery - Willing
to take over a permanent full-time assignment in any region of the country
after the contract expires
Reports
to:
to:
Executive
Director
Director
of
AMIR; lateral reporting to theCountry Director of SBFIC
AMIR; lateral reporting to theCountry Director of SBFIC
Documents
to submit (softcopies only):
to submit (softcopies only):
- Application
letter stating your motivation and qualification for this position, and
your top-3 preferences with regard to your deployment location - Detailed
CV - Copy
of degrees, transcript of records, and other relevant documents
(certifications, recommendation letters etc.)
Deadline
and address for submission:
and address for submission:
Kindly
e-mail your complete application documents via softcopy aggregated in onepdf
file to:
e-mail your complete application documents via softcopy aggregated in onepdf
file to:
Application.EastAfrica@sbfic.de and please copy info@amir.org.rw.
Hardcopies,
e-mails with more than one attached file, or incomplete documents (see above)
will not be accepted.
e-mails with more than one attached file, or incomplete documents (see above)
will not be accepted.
Deadline
for submission is Tuesday, November 8th, 2016.
for submission is Tuesday, November 8th, 2016.
N.b.:
Only candidates selected for the Assessment Center will be contacted.
Only candidates selected for the Assessment Center will be contacted.
Done
at Kigali, October17th, 2016
at Kigali, October17th, 2016
Peter
RWEMA
RWEMA
Executive
Director
Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR)
Director
Association of Microfinance Institutions in Rwanda (AMIR)