Job Title: Capacity Building Program Manager

Status: Full time – Open

Duty Station: Kigali, Rwanda

Application Deadline: 30th August 2024

Submit CV, Cover letter and Academic degree to: [email protected]

Background Rwanda Finance Limited (RFL) is the agency mandated to promote and develop the Kigali International Financial Center (KIFC) with a goal to position Rwanda as a financial services hub. We work with key stakeholders such as regulators, the financial industry, and local and international institutions to ensure a conducive investment climate for both local and international investors. Our work cuts across four key areas; Policy Reform; we ensure the development of effective policy and tax frameworks for Rwanda to remain competitive as an International Financial Center. Business Development; we work to position Rwanda as the preferred gateway for investments into Africa- attracting regional and PanAfrican based investors and facilitating the set-up of their legal structures in Rwanda. Promotion and Marketing; we develop marketing strategies and content to advance the KIFC brand both locally and internationally. Talent and Capacity Building; we foster flagship initiatives to upskill local financial professionals, attract talent, and strengthen local institutions to meet international standards for professionalism in financial centers.

Position Description

The Capacity Building Program Manager will report directly to the Chief Strategy Officer and will support the creation and implementation of capacity building projects, activities, and initiatives for the KIFC. They will be responsible for implementing KIFC’s flagship initiatives and programs for upskilling local financial professionals and institutions ,as well as talent development and attraction. In addition, s/he will work with the Senior Capacity Building Manager in implementing key tasks and activities as advised.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Capacity Development component of Rwanda Finance ensuring key capacity development interventions are in place as per the KIFC 5yr Strategic Plan
• Develop a strong relationship and collaborative framework with key stakeholders- including Public sector, Financial Industry Associations to discuss, align, coordinate, and facilitate implementation of the KIFC skills and capacity building strategy. Through stakeholder coordination and follow-up, s/he will ensure delivery and execution of key skill development initiatives
• Support partnership development opportunities with key local and international stakeholders to fund, develop, and implement flagship capacity building programs/initiatives locally to build professionalism and skilled human capital in the financial sector
• Lead the promotional campaigns and events for the KIFC skills and talent development program
• Work with other financial centers to formulate and implement collaboration initiatives to build capacity for Rwanda Finance staff and local professionals in the financial sector eg. secondment schemes, study trips, fellowship programs, young professionals program etc
• Coordinate and liaise with various stakeholders to organize strategic events, workshops and training seminars to upskill local professionals

Profile & Professional Characteristics

Competencies

• Commitment to the organization’s vision
• Dynamic and detail oriented individual
• An independent problem solver who takes initiative and completes tasks effectively all within a complexly structured and evolving team
• High degree of professionalism, ethical sensitivity, and discretion; proven ability to apply good judgment and responsible decision-making
• Demonstrate experience of writing high-quality reports and presentations
• Demonstrate good oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate openness to change and ability to manage complexities
• Ability to work effectively in teams with demonstrated ability to establish and sustain interpersonal and professional relationships with key local and international public and private sector actors at all levels of seniority

Qualifications & Skills

• Minimum four (4) years of experience in a similar role of which at least 3 (three) years relevant experience coordinating and managing large-scale capacity building initiatives in Rwanda and beyond
• Experience working with public or donor funded projects designing, planning, and/or coordinating capacity building programs
• Knowledge and good understanding of the capacity building ecosystem in Rwanda (key players, initiatives, laws, structures etc) to coordinate and facilitate implementation of KIFC initiatives
• Excellent organizational, writing, and oral presentation skills
• Fluent in written and spoken English. Working knowledge of French and Kinyarwanda are a plus
• Experienced with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project, Teams tec)
• Academic:
• Bachelor or Master’s degree in Business Administration or any relevant field
• International education and work experience is an asset