Job Title

Chief Executive Officer

Reports To

Chairman of the Executive Council

Location

Rwanda Bankers’ Association, Kigali - Rwanda

Commencement date

February 2024

JOB PURPOSE

KEY OBJECTIVES SUCCESS MEASURES/PERFOMANCE INDICATORS

Communication

• Communicate effectively and establish credibility throughout the organization and with the council effectively developing solutions to challenges.
• Create, communicate, and implement the organization's vision, mission, and overall direction.
• Communicate changes from the council and regulator.
• Communicate and engage stakeholders including current and potential partners, government, general public among others.

Strategy

• Set strategic goals and making sure they are measurable and describable.
• Lead the development and attainment of the overall organization's strategy including its evaluation’ success in reaching its goals.
• Provide strategic input and leadership on decision making issues affecting the organization.
• Spearhead for potential partnership and securing funding for programs that drives members’ value.
• Represent the organization for civic and professional association responsibilities at national and other levels.
• Serve as primary Relationship Manager on behalf of the industry with regulators & government.
• Participate in industry-related events or associations that will enhance the organization's reputation and the organization's potential for success.
• Supervise and respond in a timely manner on Subcommittees requests.
• Solicit advice and guidance, when appropriate, from the council and members.
• Work closely with regional bankers associations on advocacy positions.
• Manage the growth of the Academy of Finance.
• Oversee the development of the budget including Council’s approvals and monitoring the utilization of the budget following Council’s approvals.
• Improve the planning and budgeting process on a continual basis.
• Purse alternative funding for RBA activities.

Relationship Management

• Serve as primary Relationship Manager on behalf of the industry with regulators & government.
• Participate in industry-related events or associations that will enhance the organization's reputation and the organization's potential for success.
• Supervise and respond in a timely manner on Subcommittees requests.
• Solicit advice and guidance, when appropriate, from the council and members.
• Work closely with regional bankers associations on advocacy positions.
• Manage the growth of the Academy of Finance.

Financial objectives

• Oversee the development of the budget including Council’s approvals and monitoring the utilization of the budget following Council’s approvals.
• Improve the planning and budgeting process on a continual basis.
• Purse alternative funding for RBA activities.

Compliance

• Ensure compliance with regulator’s policies and procedures.
• Assess risks to the organization and its members and ensuring they are monitored and minimized.
• Lead on advocacy to ensure RBA members’ ability to comply with industry guidelines and directives.
• Able to keep up with trends in the banking and financial industry and ensuring RBA’s ideal positioning amidst the trends.
• Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels.
• Lead and motivate the team.
• Manage performance and deliverables.
• Solve emerging issues and concerns.

Innovation

Team Management

• Mentor and interact with members of staff at all levels.
• Lead and motivate the team.
• Manage performance and deliverables.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

General and Behavioral

• Strong leadership ability.
• Strategic mindset.
• Professional business acumen.
• Outstanding problem solving skills.
• Excellent ability to lead and manage.
• Continually drive effective results.
• Communicate effectively at all levels.

Education and Qualifications

Relevant degree in Finance/related subjects.

Experience

At least 7 years industry experience.

Stakeholders

Regulators, Govt Ministries, Sister bankers’ association, learning hubs, PSF or other related organizations.