BPN SME Coach
Help
us shape the future of Rwanda.
us shape the future of Rwanda.
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
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.
Our employees are people with a passion for serving others. Join our devoted
team!
The
position:
The BPN SME Coach accompanies BPN Entrepreneurs on their Journey of growth. The
journey starts with thoroughly understanding the actual Business status and
helping the entrepreneur prepare a Five years strategic Expansion plan. It
continues with mentoring the entrepreneur during the implementation of his
Expansion plan.
position:
The BPN SME Coach accompanies BPN Entrepreneurs on their Journey of growth. The
journey starts with thoroughly understanding the actual Business status and
helping the entrepreneur prepare a Five years strategic Expansion plan. It
continues with mentoring the entrepreneur during the implementation of his
Expansion plan.
Main
responsibilities
Ø Introducing entrepreneurs to the concept of Business
Ø Helping them to develop their ideas into executable
businesses
Ø Being a mentor on strategy, finance, marketing, sales, and
personal development.
Ø Getting entrepreneurs to the next level of business,
especially those that have the potential to create more jobs.
Ø Running Business Plan and Bookkeeping workshops
Ø Doing Publication on topics related to entrepreneurship
Ø Pre-selection support: Looking for potential entrepreneurs,
interview applying candidates and monitoring status.
Ø General administration tasks as assigned
responsibilities
Ø Introducing entrepreneurs to the concept of Business
Ø Helping them to develop their ideas into executable
businesses
Ø Being a mentor on strategy, finance, marketing, sales, and
personal development.
Ø Getting entrepreneurs to the next level of business,
especially those that have the potential to create more jobs.
Ø Running Business Plan and Bookkeeping workshops
Ø Doing Publication on topics related to entrepreneurship
Ø Pre-selection support: Looking for potential entrepreneurs,
interview applying candidates and monitoring status.
Ø General administration tasks as assigned
Your
profile
profile
Education
Ø Degree, equivalent to a four-year college or university
degree with a major in economics.
Ø Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (excellent writing and
oral skills)
Ø Additional languages skills would be a plus.
Professional experience & skills
Ø Seven years related experience in Managing a private
Business or/and working with Entrepreneurs.
Ø Degree, equivalent to a four-year college or university
degree with a major in economics.
Ø Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda (excellent writing and
oral skills)
Ø Additional languages skills would be a plus.
Professional experience & skills
Ø Seven years related experience in Managing a private
Business or/and working with Entrepreneurs.
Necessary
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ø Experience in Business mentorship
Ø International exposure: at least 5 years studying or
working in a country other than Rwanda or 5 years of working with an
international organisation.
Ø Knowledge of modern business communication, including style
and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
Ø Ability to use a personal computer and various software
packages. MS Office is a must.
Ø Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and
proceed with objectives without supervision.
Ø Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ø Ability to plan and organize events, monitoring
time-schedules.
Ø Ability to interact with clients in office and at seminars.
Ø Good knowledge of Rwanda
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ø Experience in Business mentorship
Ø International exposure: at least 5 years studying or
working in a country other than Rwanda or 5 years of working with an
international organisation.
Ø Knowledge of modern business communication, including style
and format of letters, memoranda, minutes, and reports.
Ø Ability to use a personal computer and various software
packages. MS Office is a must.
Ø Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and
proceed with objectives without supervision.
Ø Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems.
Ø Ability to plan and organize events, monitoring
time-schedules.
Ø Ability to interact with clients in office and at seminars.
Ø Good knowledge of Rwanda
Personality
Ø Good listener
Ø Empathy
Ø Passion to serve others
Ø Strongly objective and result oriented
Ø Firm in decision making
Ø Disciplined, diligent and well structured
Ø High standards of quality (order, punctuality,
representative attitude)
Ø High self-motivation, structured, independent working style
with high attention to details
Ø Team player
Ø Reliable and efficient in working under pressure
Ø Enthusiasm for social responsibilities
Ø A vision and a heart for Rwanda
Ø Good listener
Ø Empathy
Ø Passion to serve others
Ø Strongly objective and result oriented
Ø Firm in decision making
Ø Disciplined, diligent and well structured
Ø High standards of quality (order, punctuality,
representative attitude)
Ø High self-motivation, structured, independent working style
with high attention to details
Ø Team player
Ø Reliable and efficient in working under pressure
Ø Enthusiasm for social responsibilities
Ø A vision and a heart for Rwanda
Place
of work
Ø Kacyiru, Kigali
of work
Ø Kacyiru, Kigali
How
to apply
We are looking forward to receiving your application as well as your passport
photo on bpnrecruitment2016@gmail.com not later than the 31st January 2016
to apply
We are looking forward to receiving your application as well as your passport
photo on bpnrecruitment2016@gmail.com not later than the 31st January 2016
Please
note that due to high demand, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
note that due to high demand, we will only contact shortlisted candidates.
