Technically
and financially supported by:
and financially supported by:
Job
Opportunity:
Opportunity:
FinancialPlanning
Expert
Expert
Background:
The
Association of Microfinance Institutions in
Association of Microfinance Institutions in
Rwanda (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 1Financial Planning Expert. The contract duration
is 5 months.
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 1Financial Planning Expert. The contract duration
is 5 months.
Job
responsibilities:
responsibilities:
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 the team and stipulations made by the
superiors.
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 the team and stipulations made by the
superiors.
- Elaboration
of the financial plans (financial data and interpretations) under
consideration of underlying assumptions, stakeholder workshop results,
marketing plans and action plans of the District SACCOs, and other sources - Production
of Financial Plans for the District SACCOs in an iterative process of
development stages and evaluation steps
- Elaboration
of details on equity, soundness and viability for the 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
Expected
Deliverables
Deliverables
- Financial
Plans for 30District SACCOsare produced and approved by the General
Assembly, mandated representatives respectively. - Support
the transition roadmap for all Umurenge SACCOs of each of the 30 Districts
to transfer all assets, liabilities, shares and other equity, 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 - Profound
experience in financial forecasting for financial institutions, including
Microfinance Institutions and SACCOs - Strong
experience as consultantfor the financial industry - Professional
experience in microfinance institutions as a practitioner in responsible
positions is an advantage
Core
competences and attitudes:
competences and attitudes:
- Excellent
analytical and conceptual skills, particularly in terms of financial
analysis - Excellent
mastery of the MICROFIN software - Excellent
MS Office Suite mastery - Very
good communication skills - Team
player,with a high level of empathy - 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
Reports
to:
to:
Executive
Director of AMIR; lateral reporting to theCountry Director of SBFIC
Director of 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)