3 Job Positions at Vision Fund Rwanda: (Deadline 24 April 2023)
Business Development & Integration Manager at Vision Fund Rwanda: (Deadline 24 April 2023)
April 8, 2023
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in Rwanda. VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on following position:
Business Development & Integration Manager
Reporting to Head of Operations
Work location: Head Office/Nyarutarama
JOB SUMMARY
- To design strategies that will increase the public’s awareness on VFR products and services.
- To develop marketing products, plans, tools, and techniques that will boost VFR market share.
- To ensure that VFR achieves and maintains appropriate brand and image.
Major Responsibilities:
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(25%) Development and implementation of the Marketing Strategy. |
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(25%) Planning and Budgeting |
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(15%) Communications and Public Relations |
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20% Sales
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(10%) Social Performance and Integration |
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(5%) And any other duties that may be assigned by the supervisor from time to time |
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Education/Experience
- University Degree in economics, Finance, Marketing, business administration and prolonged experience in Microfinance operations.
- Special / Personal Abilities
- Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team.
- Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude
- Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values,
- Be proficient in Microsoft office applications,
- Good knowledge in economic and financial topics,
- Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
- Very good communication and marketing skills
- A mature, committed Christian
Working Environment / Conditions:
- Office environment: typical office based 60% and field 40%
- Travel: 80% Domestic/ 20% international travel is required.
- On call: (in the after normal working hours)
Our offer
VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused and high performing environment
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Business-Development—Integration-Manager_R19051
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be considered.
If the aforementioned positions speak to you, carefully complete the pre-screen questionnaire and attach your Application letter together with detailed and updated CV via above mentioned Link by or before 24th April, 2023.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: [email protected] (no applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Digital Project Manager at Vision Fund Rwanda: (Deadline 24 April 2023)
April 8, 2023
JOB ADVERTISEMENT
‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in Rwanda. VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on following positions:
Digital Project Manager
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Work location: Head Office/Nyarutarama
JOB SUMMARY
The establishment of the digital project manager function is to drive delivery of digitalization initiatives and maximize benefits of digital solutions within Vision Fund Rwanda and by extension aid in achieving Vision Funds’ International digitalization strategy.
The Digital Project Manager (DPM), as an independent and focused role, will oversee the portfolio of identified digitalization projects with the main focus of driving paperless and cashless expectations. The person is to manage the digital projects life cycle from pre-project to closure.
Type of the contract: Fixed term contract 1-2 years
Major Responsibilities:
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Key responsibilities and weighting (adds to 100%) |
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(20%) VFR digital strategy and innovation |
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(30%) Digital project management |
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(25%)Change management |
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(20%)Digital projects reporting |
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(5%) Spirituality |
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Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT or in a field relevant to project management.
- Good communication and presentation skills; fluency in English an advantage
Special / Personal Abilities
- Three years’ experience managing complex software implementations (preferably financial systems)
- Three years of general project management experience across multiple functions.
- Proven ability to self-manage and use conventional project management tools and techniques.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
- Preferable Project management certifications in PMP, PRINCE, Business Analysis or Six Sigma
- Recent technical training on Project management.
- Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the ability to motivate and manage a team.
- Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly developed sense of rectitude
- Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals and Core Values,
- Be proficient in Microsoft office applications,
- Good knowledge in economic and financial topics,
- Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
- Very good communication and marketing skills
- A mature, committed Christian
Working Environment / Conditions:
- Office environment: typical office based 60% and field 40%
- Travel: 80% Domestic/ 20% international travel is required.
- On call: (in the after normal working hours)
Our offer
VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused and high performing environment
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Digital-Project-Manager_R19053
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be considered.
If the aforementioned positions speak to you, carefully complete the pre-screen questionnaire and attach your Application letter together with detailed and updated CV via above mentioned Link by or before 24th April, 2023.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: [email protected] (no applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Head of Information Technology at Vision Fund Rwanda: (Deadline 24 April 2023)
April 8, 2023
JOB RE-ADVERTISEMENT
‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4zones in Rwanda. VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on following positions:
Head of Information Technology
Reporting to Chief Executive Officer
Work location: Head Office/Nyarutarama
JOB SUMMARY
The Head of Information Technology (IT) will provide vision and leadership for developing and implementing VFR IT strategy. In this role, (s)he will support VFR stakeholders to increase the organization’s overall technology maturity, including improvements in infrastructure, innovation in digital technology, cost effectiveness, managing a team of IT employees, increasing user satisfaction, and service quality throughout the VFR network.
The Head of Information Technology (IT) is responsible for all aspects of the organization’s information technology systems, including: selection, implementation, and support of enterprise IT applications; digital technology; stakeholder advising and communications; monitoring progress; managing security and risks; Budgets and Supplier Contracts; SLA’s. The role will be responsible for guiding staff and leadership with respect to information system and digital application needs and ensuring compliance with critical IT standards throughout VFR operations.
Major responsibilities
- Promote and fulfill the mission and vision of VFR. Provide strategic and tactical planning, development, evaluation, and coordination of the information and technology systems for VFR network.
- IT Strategy Development and Implementation
- Lead strategic planning for the IT Team and in collaboration with cross-departmental teams to achieve the organization’s goal.
- Implement the IT strategic plan and technology maturity framework across the VFR branches, including regular reporting of progress towards goals.
- Educate VFR leadership, staff, and partner leadership on the impact of new technologies and IT trends and their applicability to VFR requirements.
- Serve as a lead strategic advisor on banking technology and digital applications within a cross-departmental technology team.
- Design and implement strategic information technology plans and budgets for cost-effective procurement, utilization and maintenance of computer software and hardware
- IT Team Management
- Directly supervise the staff and activities of the IT team, investing in the personal and professional development of support staff.
- Promote and oversee strategic relationships between internal resources and external entities, including vendors and partner organizations.
- Manage IT team budgeting processes and advise leadership on technology related budget matters.
- Infrastructure and Network Management
- Lead ongoing development, management, and optimization of the digital infrastructure of the organization in compliance with key technology infrastructure standards and organizational needs.
- Directs the IT team in the efficient acquisition and maintenance of hardware, software, IT consulting resources, and maintenance contracts. This includes leadership for the IT team in implementation of device management protocols and software.
- Ensure maximum systems uptime through system performance monitoring practices and helpdesk support operations
- Information System, Application Development and Management
- Serve as a lead liaison between technical staff and business leadership to create technological solutions for operational goals and challenges.
- Lead and advise the acquisition, development and implementation of new IT systems and applications across the organization. This includes vendor and consultant management as related to IT applications and services, and delivery of those services to internal and external clients.
- Maintain and ensure continuous delivery of IT services and support through VFR helpdesk operations, system performance monitoring, and service level agreements with end users.
- Support the activities of the customer relationship management team through IT team staffing, vendor management, and technical guidance as needed.
IT Governance and Risk Management
Lead ongoing development, improvement, and implementation of IT governance policies and procedures in conjunction with Risk team, Management and Staff.
Direct delivery of strong cyber security operations throughout the network, including continuous improvement of security and disaster recovery planning and monitoring.
Perform internal control reviews, in coordination with Risk team and internal audit resources, to ensure the integrity of IT systems and operation
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Full commitment to VisionFund Rwanda‘Vision, mission, purpose, values, procedures and objectives.
- Strong understanding of all elements of IT architecture (e.g., Infrastructure, applications, data management, redundancy, and disaster recovery) and systems development life cycles, with hands -on expertise from initiation through implementation. Prior experience in software selection, implementation, integration, and testing is required.
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science (or international equivalent)
- Experience of at least 5 years in a leadership position in commercial banking or a sound Microfinance company
- Experience with digital banking applications, Central Bank Electronic Dataware House and Core banking services.
- Skills in a governance process such as designing, implementing and reporting on processes, and key performance indicators at a Board level.
- High level of project management skills and customer focus, with a history of successful, on -time, on -budget technology deployment.
- Experience working in multi-cultural organizations
- Having Oracle Professional certifications (OCA, OCP) is an added value
- Acceptable knowledge to setup and maintains Firewall and Virtual Private Network
- Having Linux professional certifications is is an added value
- General understanding of the underlying operating systems especially Linux and Windows server 2016
- General understanding of storage technologies, memory management, disk arrays, SAN Storage and networking
- Cloud computing services i.e. AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google etc
- General understanding of routine maintenance, recovery, and oracle replication for business continuity
- Knowledge of system reports design and development using crystal reports
Our offer
VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused and high performing environment
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Head-Of-Information-Technology_R14939
All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be considered.
If the aforementioned positions speak to you, carefully complete the pre-screen questionnaire and attach your Application letter together with detailed and updated CV via above mentioned Link by or before 24th April, 2023.
In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: [email protected] (no applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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