Job
Location
Location
Rwanda
Overview
Banyan
Global, an international development consulting firm with extensive experience
managing successful economic development projects on the African continent and
around the world, is recruiting a Financial Capacity Director for an
anticipated USAID-funded economic strength
Global, an international development consulting firm with extensive experience
managing successful economic development projects on the African continent and
around the world, is recruiting a Financial Capacity Director for an
anticipated USAID-funded economic strength
ening project in Rwanda. The project
aims to facilitate the emergence of a dynamic off-farm sector that can generate
greater employment at a higher wage for Rwandans currently engaged in
subsistence agriculture and other low income economic activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide
overall management and leadership in providing technical assistance to
financial institutions, including banks. - Assist
financial institutions with product development, collateral policies, risk
assessment, and other aspects of MSME lending. - Develop
and implement effective approaches to bank staff training and capacity
building. - Participate
in project work planning, performance management, and strategic
communications. - Participate
in monitoring and evaluation as it relates to financial capacity, ensuring
that all financial capacity targets are met.
Qualifications
- Advanced
degree in finance, business administration, economics, or other relevant
field - A
minimum of 7 years of experience in banking and finance, economic growth,
enterprise development, or other related discipline - Knowledge
and understanding of the business needs of small and medium-sized
businesses in Rwanda - Familiarity
with constraints and opportunities related to rural enterprises and
livelihoods - Excellent
project management, communication, writing and computer skills - Ability
to negotiate, manage and build partnerships - Knowledge
and experience with the policy and regulatory environment as relates to
small and medium-sized businesses in Rwanda - Ability
to work both independently and as part of a team - Previous
experience working on USAID projects is a plus - Fluency
in written and spoken English required
Banyan
Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through
our website, https://banyanglobal.com/careers/, and include a
cover letter and résumé in your submission. Please no phone calls.
Global is an equal opportunity employer. Please apply to the position through
our website, https://banyanglobal.com/careers/, and include a
cover letter and résumé in your submission. Please no phone calls.