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.
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!
devoted team!
The position
The SME Selection Manager ensures that entrepreneurs with real potential
of growth join the BPN Program. We are looking for a charismatic, strong
personality who can recognize well established Rwandan entrepreneurs as
potential candidates for our program and accompany them throughout the
selection process.
of growth join the BPN Program. We are looking for a charismatic, strong
personality who can recognize well established Rwandan entrepreneurs as
potential candidates for our program and accompany them throughout the
selection process.
Main responsibilities
- Publicity:
actively ensure that sufficient relevant entrepreneurs know the
program and register in order to meet the yearly targets. - Applications:
receive their applicants, present the BPN program, deliver information and
material and register applicants. - Pre-selection:
interview applying candidates, monitor the status, run Business Plan
workshops, coach Business Plan preparation, prepare candidates’ dossier
for the final selection. - Ensure
that selected entrepreneurs sign a BPN contract in the time frame as per
yearly goals - Documentation:
Exact documentation of all Entrepreneurs’ information according to
internal process flow. - Coordination,
attendance and follow-up on Final selection held by the Operations
Director and coordination of contract signature with credit Manager - Other
tasks as assigned
Your profile
Education
- University
degree incl. Administration and communication courses. - Proficiency
in English and Kinyarwanda; German and/or French would be helpful
Professional experience & skills
- Five+
years related experience including client exposure in the areas of training,
coaching, marketing, advocacy, etc. - Excellent
communication and negotiation skills - Knowledge
of modern office procedures and methods including telephone
communications, office systems, and record keeping. - Knowledge
of modern business communication - Skill
of using a personal computer and various software packages - Ability
to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Personality
- Enthusiasm
for social responsibilities - Strongly
objective and result oriented - Able to
act as a motivator and to take over a leader role - Excellent
coordination and communication skills - Good
self-motivation, structured and independent working style - Strong
analytical skills and high standards of quality - Team
player - Reliable
and efficient in working under pressure - Willingness
to travel within Rwanda
Place of work
Kacyiru, Kigali
Contact
We are looking forward to receiving your application + passport photo on bpn.rwanda@gmail.com
before April 21st, 2014