6th
September, 2017
September, 2017
Job
Opportunity
Opportunity
Projects
Manager
Manager
‘’Make
a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’
a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’
Vision
Fund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is
committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial
services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in
Rwanda.
Fund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is
committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial
services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in
Rwanda.
An
exciting opportunity with this dynamic and fast-growing business awaits the
right candidate.
exciting opportunity with this dynamic and fast-growing business awaits the
right candidate.
- Project
Manager(1)
Reporting
to the Head of Operations and leading the projects team, you will be
overseeing multiple projects as assigned from time to time. You will have
extensive experience in project management methodologies and technologies, and
a familiarity with stakeholders relations and stakeholder reporting.
to the Head of Operations and leading the projects team, you will be
overseeing multiple projects as assigned from time to time. You will have
extensive experience in project management methodologies and technologies, and
a familiarity with stakeholders relations and stakeholder reporting.
The
project manager will help to minimize cost and risks, and provide the required
liaison, documentation and everyday management of projects assigned, while
ensuring that all project products and services are risk managed, budgeted
effectively and delivered in a timely manner.
project manager will help to minimize cost and risks, and provide the required
liaison, documentation and everyday management of projects assigned, while
ensuring that all project products and services are risk managed, budgeted
effectively and delivered in a timely manner.
Responsibilities:
Your
responsibilities will include:
responsibilities will include:
- Managing
VFR’s relationship with customers, donors and other parties, by acting as
the central point of contact for all Special projects including marketing. - Manage
Partnerships and play a lead role in integration with World Vision and
other NGO’s - Coordinate
internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of
projects - Ensure
that all projects are delivered on-time, within scope and within
budget - Developing
project scopes and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and
ensuring technical feasibility - Ensure
resource availability and allocation - Develop
a detailed project plan to track progress - Use
appropriate verification techniques to manage changes in project scope,
schedule and costs - Measure
project performance using appropriate systems, tools and techniques - Report
and escalate to management as needed - Manage
the relationship with the client and all stakeholders - Perform
risk management to minimize project risks - Establish
and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors - Create
and maintain comprehensive project documentation
- Planning,
executing, monitoring, reporting and closing projects - Managing
project team members - Project
budget and scheduling estimation and management - Conducting
status review meetings with team members and donors - Providing
reports and documentation on project stage and progress - Any
other task that may be assigned by the Management from time to time
You
will need:
will need:
- At
least one year experience in project management especially working with
small holder farmers. - University
degree Finance/ Rural Development or related field experience. - Proven
working e experience in working with international NGO’s as a
project administrator - Solid
technical background , with good understanding of small holder
farmers or hands-on experience and willing to work on ground - Excellent
client-facing and Team player skills - Excellent
English written and verbal communication and report writing
skills - Solid
organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking
skills - Knowledge
of Microfinance Banking industry and international standards
in project management - Solid
stakeholder management skills with a consultative approach to engaging
with donors/clients - Ability
to manage multiple projects.
Special
/ Personal Abilities:
/ Personal Abilities:
- Capability
and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of
reliability and correctness - Must
have initiative, as well as ability and willingness to work independently - Ability
to work in the rural underprivileged communities. - Proficient
in Microsoft office applications
If
this sounds like the right place and position for you, we’d love to hear from
you.
this sounds like the right place and position for you, we’d love to hear from
you.
How
to apply:
to apply:
Please
send your application, CV, Copy of ID addressed to People & Culture Manager
via email only to recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw
not later than 12th September 2017 at 4:30pm.
send your application, CV, Copy of ID addressed to People & Culture Manager
via email only to recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw
not later than 12th September 2017 at 4:30pm.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
By
sending in your application, you consent to VFR running a background check on
your record.
sending in your application, you consent to VFR running a background check on
your record.
Done
On: 6th September 2017
On: 6th September 2017
People
& Culture office
& Culture office
