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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.
Our employees are people with a passion for serving others. Join our devoted
team!
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!
1.
BPN SME Coach
BPN SME Coach
The
position:
The BPN SME Coach accompanies BPN 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.
position:
The BPN SME Coach accompanies BPN 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.
Main
responsibilities
Ø Introducing entrepreneurs to the concept of Business
Ø Helping them to develop their ideas into executable
businesses
Ø Being a mentor on strategy, finance, marketing, sales, and
personal development.
Ø Getting entrepreneurs to the next level of business,
especially those that have the potential to create more jobs.
Ø Running Business Plan and Bookkeeping workshops
Ø Doing Publication on topics related to entrepreneurship
Ø Pre-selection support: Looking for potential entrepreneurs,
interview applying candidates and monitoring status.
Ø General administration tasks as assigned
responsibilities
Ø Introducing entrepreneurs to the concept of Business
Ø Helping them to develop their ideas into executable
businesses
Ø Being a mentor on strategy, finance, marketing, sales, and
personal development.
Ø Getting entrepreneurs to the next level of business,
especially those that have the potential to create more jobs.
Ø Running Business Plan and Bookkeeping workshops
Ø Doing Publication on topics related to entrepreneurship
Ø Pre-selection support: Looking for potential entrepreneurs,
interview applying candidates and monitoring status.
Ø General administration tasks as assigned
Your
profile
profile
Education
Ø Degree, equivalent to a four-year college or university
degree with a major in economics.
Ø Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (excellent writing and
oral skills)
Ø Additional languages skills would be a plus.
Professional experience & skills
Ø Seven years related experience in Managing a private
Business or/and working with Entrepreneurs.
Ø Degree, equivalent to a four-year college or university
degree with a major in economics.
Ø Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (excellent writing and
oral skills)
Ø Additional languages skills would be a plus.
Professional experience & skills
Ø Seven years related experience in Managing a private
Business or/and working with Entrepreneurs.
Necessary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ø Experience in Business mentorship
Ø International exposure: at least 5 years studying or
working in a country other than Rwanda or 5 years of working with an
international organisation.
Ø Knowledge of modern business communication, including style
and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
Ø Ability to use a personal computer and various software
packages. MS Office is a must.
Ø Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and
proceed with objectives without supervision.
Ø Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ø Ability to plan and organize events, monitoring time-schedules.
Ø Ability to interact with clients in office and at seminars.
Ø Good knowledge of Rwanda
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ø Experience in Business mentorship
Ø International exposure: at least 5 years studying or
working in a country other than Rwanda or 5 years of working with an
international organisation.
Ø Knowledge of modern business communication, including style
and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
Ø Ability to use a personal computer and various software
packages. MS Office is a must.
Ø Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and
proceed with objectives without supervision.
Ø Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ø Ability to plan and organize events, monitoring time-schedules.
Ø Ability to interact with clients in office and at seminars.
Ø Good knowledge of Rwanda
Personality
Ø Good listener
Ø Empathy
Ø Passion to serve others
Ø Strongly objective and result oriented
Ø Firm in decision making
Ø Disciplined, diligent and well structured
Ø High standards of quality (order, punctuality,
representative attitude)
Ø High self-motivation, structured, independent working style
with high attention to details
Ø Team player
Ø Reliable and efficient in working under pressure
Ø Enthusiasm for social responsibilities
Ø A vision and a heart for Rwanda
Ø Good listener
Ø Empathy
Ø Passion to serve others
Ø Strongly objective and result oriented
Ø Firm in decision making
Ø Disciplined, diligent and well structured
Ø High standards of quality (order, punctuality,
representative attitude)
Ø High self-motivation, structured, independent working style
with high attention to details
Ø Team player
Ø Reliable and efficient in working under pressure
Ø Enthusiasm for social responsibilities
Ø A vision and a heart for Rwanda
Place
of work
Ø Kacyiru, Kigali
of work
Ø Kacyiru, Kigali
2.
Finance & Operations Assistant
Finance & Operations Assistant
The
position:
The Finance & Operations Assistant caters for the smooth running of BPN
Rwanda’s BackOffice, taking full responsibility of the internal finances, HR
Administration, general administration, among others assisting other
departments and hosting national and international BPN visitors.
position:
The Finance & Operations Assistant caters for the smooth running of BPN
Rwanda’s BackOffice, taking full responsibility of the internal finances, HR
Administration, general administration, among others assisting other
departments and hosting national and international BPN visitors.
Main
responsibilities
Administration and reception:
Ø Assistance to the Operations Director.
Ø Reception of office visitors, general secretarial tasks:
Papers and files management, mail, Meeting minutes, management and follow up on
different contracts (rentals, insurances, security companies, etc.)
Ø Coordination of drivers’ activities related to procurement,
advertisement, car sharing, etc.
Ø Management of employees’ admin.: salary payments, social
security, absences, holidays, overtime, etc.
Ø Stationary & infrastructure: evaluate and negociate
with different suppliers, purchase and inventory.
Ø Planning and coordination of international guests visits:
prepare schedule, organize meetings, visits, hotels, etc.
Ø General administrational tasks as assigned
responsibilities
Administration and reception:
Ø Assistance to the Operations Director.
Ø Reception of office visitors, general secretarial tasks:
Papers and files management, mail, Meeting minutes, management and follow up on
different contracts (rentals, insurances, security companies, etc.)
Ø Coordination of drivers’ activities related to procurement,
advertisement, car sharing, etc.
Ø Management of employees’ admin.: salary payments, social
security, absences, holidays, overtime, etc.
Ø Stationary & infrastructure: evaluate and negociate
with different suppliers, purchase and inventory.
Ø Planning and coordination of international guests visits:
prepare schedule, organize meetings, visits, hotels, etc.
Ø General administrational tasks as assigned
BPN
Internal accounting:
Ø Internal debit and credit, payments preparation and follow
up on authorization, management of petty cash, preparation of local and
international reports, expense recording, bank deposits and withdrawals, taxes,
audits, etc.
BPN Business Owner Association and Business Academy:
Ø Assistance in organisation and administration of activities
related to these two departments
Your profile
Education
Ø Degree, equivalent to a four-year college or university
degree with a major in administration.
Ø Fluent in English (excellent writing and oral skills) and
Kinyarwanda
Professional experience & skills
Ø Five years related experience in managing finance and
administration of an organization.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ø Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including
telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping.
Ø Knowledge of modern business communication, including style
and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
Ø Ability to use a personal computer and various software
packages. MS Office is a must.
Ø Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and
proceed with objectives without supervision.
Ø Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ø Ability to plan and organize events, monitoring
time-schedules.
Ø Ability to interact with clients in office and at seminars.
Ø Good knowledge of Rwanda
Additional languages skills, international exposure and experience in
entrepreneurship would be a plus.
Personality
Ø Strongly objective and result oriented
Ø Firm in decision making
Ø Disciplined, diligent and well structured
Ø High standards of quality (order, punctuality,
representative attitude)
Ø High self-motivation, structured, independent working style
with high attention to details
Ø Team player
Ø Reliable and efficient in working under pressure
Ø Passion to serve others
Ø Enthusiasm for social responsibilities
Ø A vision and a heart for Rwanda
Internal accounting:
Ø Internal debit and credit, payments preparation and follow
up on authorization, management of petty cash, preparation of local and
international reports, expense recording, bank deposits and withdrawals, taxes,
audits, etc.
BPN Business Owner Association and Business Academy:
Ø Assistance in organisation and administration of activities
related to these two departments
Your profile
Education
Ø Degree, equivalent to a four-year college or university
degree with a major in administration.
Ø Fluent in English (excellent writing and oral skills) and
Kinyarwanda
Professional experience & skills
Ø Five years related experience in managing finance and
administration of an organization.
Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ø Knowledge of modern office procedures and methods including
telephone communications, office systems, and record keeping.
Ø Knowledge of modern business communication, including style
and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
Ø Ability to use a personal computer and various software
packages. MS Office is a must.
Ø Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and
proceed with objectives without supervision.
Ø Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ø Ability to plan and organize events, monitoring
time-schedules.
Ø Ability to interact with clients in office and at seminars.
Ø Good knowledge of Rwanda
Additional languages skills, international exposure and experience in
entrepreneurship would be a plus.
Personality
Ø Strongly objective and result oriented
Ø Firm in decision making
Ø Disciplined, diligent and well structured
Ø High standards of quality (order, punctuality,
representative attitude)
Ø High self-motivation, structured, independent working style
with high attention to details
Ø Team player
Ø Reliable and efficient in working under pressure
Ø Passion to serve others
Ø Enthusiasm for social responsibilities
Ø A vision and a heart for Rwanda
Place
of work
Ø Kacyiru, Kigali
of work
Ø Kacyiru, Kigali
How
to apply
We are looking forward to receiving your application as well as your passport
photo on bpnrecruitment2016@gmail.com not later than the 31st January 2016.
to apply
We are looking forward to receiving your application as well as your passport
photo on bpnrecruitment2016@gmail.com not later than the 31st January 2016.
Please
note that due to high demand, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
note that due to high demand, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
