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13/12/2017

eks to build
capacity of, and play an advocacy role for the microfinance industry in the
country. AMIR is a key partner of the Government of Rwanda, e.g. in the design
and implementation of Microfinance and financial sector development as well as
other poverty reduction policies. AMIR is a member of various development
organizations and networks across the world.

• Programs
  Planning

• Plan
  the delivery of the overall programs and activities in accordance with the
  mission and the goals of the association;

• Develop
  new initiatives to support the strategic direction of the organization;

• Develop
  and implement long-term goals and objectives to achieve the successful
  outcome of the program;

• Assist
  Executive Director to develop an annual budget and operating plan to
  support the program and ensure the achievements of mission of other
  organizations affiliated to AMIR;

• Develop
  programs evaluation framework to assess the strengths of the programs and
  to identify areas for improvement;

• Develop
  funding proposals to ensure secured resources for the continuous delivery
  of services Organization and coordination of the programs;

• Ensure
  that program activities operate within the policies and procedures of the
  organization with a strong reference of the Government policies and
  consideration of mission of AMIR as the umbrella body of MFIs;

• Ensure
  that program activities comply with all relevant legislation and
  professional standards forms and records to document program activities.

• Staffing
  and leading the programs

• In
  consultation with the Executive Director, will assist to recruit,
  interview and select qualified program staff;

• Establish
  and implement a performance management process for all program staff and
  supervise program staff by providing direction, input and feedback;

• Engage
  volunteers for appropriate program activities using established volunteer
  management practice;

• Manage
  the whole program team to ensure that they achieve the results. This
  involves the supervision of the work being done by the program team,
  consultants and program personnel;

• Deputize
  the Executive Director and be a replacement on interim basis in case of
  former’s absence;

• Be
  a member of management committee of the Association;

• Ensure
  all program staff members receive orientation and appropriate training in
  accordance with organizational standards;

• Initiate
  and manage all partnerships that can assist AMIR to achieve its vision,
  mission and objectives. This includes being the contact person with
  external partners and coordinating Public Relation aspect of the
  association in consultation with Executive Director and Communications and
  Membership affairs Officer;

• Write
  reports on the program for management and for funders;

• Communicate
  with funders as outlined in funding agreements as well writing fundable
  proposals to fit the AMIR mission;

• Ensure
  that the program operate within the approved budget;

• Monitor
  and approve all budgeted programs expenditures;

• Representation
  of Amir’s interest where necessary in the absence ofExecutive Director;

• Identify
  and evaluate the risks associated with programs activities and take
  appropriate action to control the risks;

• Be
  an innovator of the development of new products and services as well as
  technology in the microfinance sector;

• Monitor
  the program activities on a regular basis and conduct an annual evaluation
  according to the program evaluation framework;

• Report
  evaluation findings to the Executive Director and recommend changes to
  enhance the programs, as appropriate.

• Bachelor’s
  degree in Microfinance,Business Administration,Economics, Management,
  Development Studies or other relevant fields with 10years minimum
  experience and a Master’s degree in the same disciplines with at least 5
  years of experience in the management of organizations/institutions;

• Minimum
  three years of experience in occupying senior management position

• Demonstrate
  experience working in the Association, bank, microfinance/financial
  inclusion sector in with senior management role;

• Good
  knowledge of Rwanda financial sector and its key stakeholders;

• Experience
  leading national level, participatory processes around the promotion of
  financial inclusion;

• Strong
  ability to gain agreement and commitment from others;

• Experience
  of stakeholder engagement; developing partnerships and managing
  relationships with donors, private sector, civil society actors,
  consultancies and government bodies;

• Experience
  in working with Investors interested in financial sector and Agriculture
  finance is targeted for this position;

• Experience
  in working with Government of Rwanda and participation government events
  is an added value;

• Experience
  in working with international NGOs and writing fundable proposal;

• Strong
  leadership skills and ability to set a strategic vision and deliver
  results within a team;

• Experience
  in participation of international conference/summit;

• Demonstrated
  role played in training and empowerment of youth and women is an added
  value;

• Demonstrated
  experience of partnership with Government of Rwanda for advocacy
  perspectives;

• Excellent
  communication and interpersonal skills, and experience in coaching staff;

• Experience
  in working closely with both central and local government is strongly
  underlined;

• Demonstration
  experience in finance and administration, accounting, Operations
  management, and audit is valuable in pre-selection;

• High
  moral integrity according to the Code of Conduct of the association

• English
  and Kinyarwanda proficiency strongly preferred, Proficiency in French is a
  valuable advantage.