Recruitment
of an Administrative Assistant – Access to Finance Rwanda
of an Administrative Assistant – Access to Finance Rwanda
Access
to Finance Rwanda (AFR) was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit
company limited by guarantee (CLG) in Rwanda with the objective of
increasing access to financial services for the rural and urban poor and for
micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Rwanda. Existing funders of AFR
include DFID, The MasterCard Foundation, Sweden, USAID, and KfW.
to Finance Rwanda (AFR) was established in 2010 as a not-for-profit
company limited by guarantee (CLG) in Rwanda with the objective of
increasing access to financial services for the rural and urban poor and for
micro, small and medium sized enterprises in Rwanda. Existing funders of AFR
include DFID, The MasterCard Foundation, Sweden, USAID, and KfW.
Access to
Finance Rwanda is part of the Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) network in Africa.
AFR’s
strategic objective is to reduce relative and absolute poverty in Rwanda. To do
this, it stimulates financial sector development by partnering with financial
institutions and other stakeholders to increase access to and use of financial
services. We identify and address constraints that prevent the financial market
from reaching Rwanda’s low-income population, and promote innovations and
learning that result in sustainable change in the financial sector. Improving
access to financial services for the rural poor and women is a particular
focus.
strategic objective is to reduce relative and absolute poverty in Rwanda. To do
this, it stimulates financial sector development by partnering with financial
institutions and other stakeholders to increase access to and use of financial
services. We identify and address constraints that prevent the financial market
from reaching Rwanda’s low-income population, and promote innovations and
learning that result in sustainable change in the financial sector. Improving
access to financial services for the rural poor and women is a particular
focus.
The
organization is in its second phase of operations (2016-20) will focus on:
development of Savings and Credit Cooperatives and Savings Groups, supporting
access and usage of value chain finance by smallholder farmers, risk mitigation
through micro insurance and the informal sector pension scheme, the promotion
of Digital Financial Services. AFR will also operate an Innovation Fund, acts
as a convener and knowledge broker to deliver successful financial market facilitation.
organization is in its second phase of operations (2016-20) will focus on:
development of Savings and Credit Cooperatives and Savings Groups, supporting
access and usage of value chain finance by smallholder farmers, risk mitigation
through micro insurance and the informal sector pension scheme, the promotion
of Digital Financial Services. AFR will also operate an Innovation Fund, acts
as a convener and knowledge broker to deliver successful financial market facilitation.
The
position
position
The
position is responsible for the provision for professional and courteous
services to visitors, consultants and other guests at AFR premises, as well as
the provision of basic secretarial and administrative services for AFR.The
specific areas of responsibility for this role will include:
position is responsible for the provision for professional and courteous
services to visitors, consultants and other guests at AFR premises, as well as
the provision of basic secretarial and administrative services for AFR.The
specific areas of responsibility for this role will include:
- Manage
an efficient and well informed front desk that is a good representation of
the company and its value proposition. - To
receive, store and distribute procured items; ensuring that procedures are
followed and that the right items are received, properly stored and
delivered to the right people - Ensure
there is no service interruptions due to contract expiry - Support
the provision of administrative HR services by maintaining accurate and up
to date records to enable effective reporting and decision making
Educational
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
A
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant fields
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or other relevant fields
Experience
and knowledge:
and knowledge:
- Previous
experience of providing reception services (2-3years) - Must
speak and write Kinyarwanda and English very well and look well groomed,
knowledge of French may be an added advantage - Comfortable
with e-mail, and Microsoft office - Good
customer care and self-presentation - Positive,
honest personality who can be trusted with confidential information.
How
to apply
to apply
- If
your qualifications and experience match the requirements for this role,
please email your application to the following email address: procurement@afr.rw Please state the title
of the position as the subject of your email. All
applications should be sent via email. - Please
attach yourCV containing your e-mail address, daytime telephone
contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, present position and
names & addresses of three referees together with a cover letter
(maximum 1 page) 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 be19 May 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 AFR, on +250 782 507 751.
The
position is open to Rwandan Nationals ONLY.
position is open to Rwandan Nationals ONLY.
