Access to Finance Rwanda (MR) is a Rwandan registered company limited by guarantee (CL0). It was launched
in March 2010 at the request of the Goff (Government of Rwanda) and with
support from DFID, the UK Department for International Development and the
World Bank 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
in March 2010 at the request of the Goff (Government of Rwanda) and with
support from DFID, the UK Department for International Development and the
World Bank 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
AFR intends to appoint a Technical Manager (TM)
who will report to the Technical Director. The Technical Manager will have a
crucial role in supporting the Technical Director in identifying and managing
the programme’s activities in order to achieve AFR’s objectives, as well as the
first AFR strategy as implemented by annual business plans. The contract will
be for three years with extension by mutual agreement and dependent on
performance.
who will report to the Technical Director. The Technical Manager will have a
crucial role in supporting the Technical Director in identifying and managing
the programme’s activities in order to achieve AFR’s objectives, as well as the
first AFR strategy as implemented by annual business plans. The contract will
be for three years with extension by mutual agreement and dependent on
performance.
The Key duties and responsibilities of the
Technical Manager will include but will not be limited to the following:
Technical Manager will include but will not be limited to the following:
Development of an enabling regulatory Policy and
framework for financial inclusion:
framework for financial inclusion:
- Work closely with the partners especially
appropriate ministries and the Contra! Bank to analyze gaps in existing
polices and participate in developing the relevant financial sector
policies. - Work closely with relevant partners to build
capacity of the respective partner staff in the development of guidelines
to facilitate effective policy advocacy and campaign in the three sectoral
levels i.e. Macro, Meso and Micro and integrate the policies into the
financial sector policy frame work. - Provide technical support to the development
of financial sector member based Institutions such as RBA, Insurance
association, AMIR among others.
Design and implement an overall Program level
M&E system based on completed Program Strategy document
M&E system based on completed Program Strategy document
- Contribute to the development and
implementation of AFR Partnership strategy and develop a system to measure
effective adoption of the strategy. - Coordinate the processes to develop, test and
modify simple, user-friendly and effective M&E system consistent with
policies arid procedures so forth in AFR; - Develop the detailed program/project
implementation, monitoring and evaluation plans. - Coordinate the development of the work plan
and monitor progress as per the respective programme indicator. - Be responsible for the development and
dissemination of AFR Annual report as per AFR reporting policies - Ensure that monitoring and evaluation lessons
learned can inform AFR program development.
Management of program quality to ensure the
implementation of AFR strategic direction
implementation of AFR strategic direction
- Oversee the development of the partner sub-grant
agreements and AFR Work plans to ensure that all stated objectives can be
achieved; - Oversee the training of AFR staff and partner
staff to ensure that the quality of trainings ensures a quality outcome,
as measured by both targets and achievement; - Oversee periodic technical reviews and manage
any required changes in AFR program direction and focus; - In collaboration with AFR program staff and
partners provide guidance and technical oversight to implementing partners
to ensure that lessons of sound practice are documented and disseminated. - Identify the capacity gaps of financial
services actors, design and implement most feasible capacity building
activities based on identified gaps. - Conducts light due-diligence on potential
partners and support the negotiation process, as requested, in finalizing
teaming and partnership agreements - Provide continuous support and oversee
activities of the local financial institutions identified for capacity
building support
Management and Administration
- In collaboration with Technical Director
provide input into recruitment and orientation of new staff/ consultants
as may be required. - Prepare annual staff performance plans for all
directly supervised staff and conduct periodic reviews of staff
performance under his/ her supervision based on a performance management
system. - Ensure staff compliance with AFR
administrative and operational procedures and policies, as well as
applicable donor regulations - Ensure that the contracts of contractors
include effective performance measurement strategies tied to the project’s
timeline
Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
- Master’s degree in Economics, agricultural
economics, rural finance, international development, business
administration or other closely-related field; - Minimum 10 years’ experience in international
development, at least five of which should bo in a senior project
management position; - Proven leadership and inter-personal skills,
with the ability to build and motivate diverse and talented teams, - Proven experience in building and maintaining
institutional linkages, particularly with local partner and national
government agencies; - Experience in developing and managing systems
for project monitoring and evaluation on financial inclusion - Experience in working on donor funded projects
will be added advantage - Language requirements includes fluency both
written and verbal in English, French and Kinyarwanda
Skills and competences required include:
- Good track record of technical expertise in
financial sector. development policies and regulations, financial market
integration, financial cooperatives development, management and
development interventions in micro-credit to individuals and MSMEs and
financial services provision to the poor, including financial literacy and
products development in the Sub Saharan region; - Expertise in the use of the making markets
work for the poor (M4P) approach in the design, appraisal and
implementation of pro-poor financial services in Sub Saharan Africa; - Excellent analytical and writing skills;
knowledge and the ability to apply communication methods and techniques - Management and leadership to focuses on impact
and result for AFR log frame and respond positively to feedback; demonstrates
openness to change and ability to manage complexities
How To Apply
Preference will be given to Rwandans and Rwandans
who may currently be living abroad. AFR intends that over time all team members
will be Rwandans.
who may currently be living abroad. AFR intends that over time all team members
will be Rwandans.
Remuneration and other benefits In AFR are set to
be competitive and independently benchmarked against a range of private and
public sector organizations. Starting salary will depend on the experience and
qualifications of the successful applicant.
be competitive and independently benchmarked against a range of private and
public sector organizations. Starting salary will depend on the experience and
qualifications of the successful applicant.
If your career aspirations and experience match
this role, please email your application quoting the relevant job title by 22nd
November 2013 to Executive Selection Division, KPMG at the following email
address: esd@kpmg.co.ug.
this role, please email your application quoting the relevant job title by 22nd
November 2013 to Executive Selection Division, KPMG at the following email
address: esd@kpmg.co.ug.
Please attach your CV (maximum 4 pages) containing
an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements,
experience, present position, current remuneration and names & addresses of
three referees together with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why
you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. All
applications should be sent via email.
an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements,
experience, present position, current remuneration and names & addresses of
three referees together with a covering letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why
you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. All
applications should be sent via email.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted and
provided with more information.
provided with more information.
For any questions regarding the application process
please contact Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +258 414 347833, +256
414346294 or +256 414 340315.
please contact Executive Selection Division, KPMG on +258 414 347833, +256
414346294 or +256 414 340315.
