Applications Associate at CHANCEN International Rwanda: (Deadline 20 May 2022)

POSITION:

Applications Associate

Department:

Applications Department

Reporting to

Applications Manager

Location:

Kigali, Rwanda

Job type:

Full-time

Job Grade/Class:

Associate

About CHANCEN International

CHANCEN International is a private company limited by Guarantee that provides an ethical, fair, and responsible financing model for young people in Africa to access quality tertiary education. This financing model is called an Income Share Agreement (ISA) and was tried and tested for 20 years in Germany before being launched in East Africa in 2018.

With an ISA financing model, CHANCEN International pays tuition fees during

beneficiaries’ tenure of their studies, and graduates pay them back according to their

income at the end of their studies, thus making it possible to finance the next

generation of students. CHANCEN administrative base is located in Kigali, Rwanda,

and in its first two years of financing operations, more than 1300 young people

accessed funds for their tertiary education.

CHANCEN believes that young Africans are ready to take on the problems that have to

hold their continent back if they are fairly and responsibly empowered. Education is

one of the vehicles for harnessing that potential, and we work to create equal access to

high-quality tertiary education for traditionally excluded populations. Our unique and

innovative model of responsible and sustainable financing has the power to unleash

intergenerational economic mobility for marginalized youth as they gain the skills

required to participate in building strong economies and peaceful nations.

CHANCEN International’s next phase of growth comes with the launch of the Future of

Work Fund which provides a blended investment opportunity for investors who want

to ensure that the next generation of youth in Africa acquire employable skills and move into gainful employment. Our Income Share Agreement model has ensured students were able to continue their education to employment journey in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis and the demand from both students and partner institutions have seen a sharp increase in recent months due to the reduction in household income and the ability for excluded youth to pay for education. CHANCEN International is seeking to raise $6M by the close of 2020 to advance our goal of serving 10,000 students in Rwanda, South Africa and Kenya by 2023. Our 25-year-old financial instrument provides a blended investment option with 5% return on debt for a 6year term as well as the option to make catalytic equity.

About the Opportunity?

CHANCEN International is looking for an Applications Associate whose competency is based on CHANCEN  core competencies: Problem Solving, Consequence of Judgment, Pressure of Work, Knowledge, Job Impact, and Comprehension.

Job Purpose

Applications Associate at CHANCEN International Rwanda the primary responsibility will be to conduct different workshops, and guardians/guarantors’ meetings. As an associate, responsible for helping the students and guardians to sign their contracts with CHANCEN and properly recording their information into a database used by the Chancen.

Roles, Responsibilities, and duties:

1. Conducting ISA introduction workshops, and guardian meetings (Presenting to a large audience).
2. Creating the contents to use during meetings with both the applicants and the guardians/guarantors.
3. Translating documents from English to Kinyarwanda or vice versa whenever necessary.
4. Conducting the signing of the ISA contract signing process between CHANCEN and the Applicants using the platforms provided by CHANCEN.
5. Conducting the signing process between CHANCEN and guardians/guarantors
6. Responding to and/or clarifying all queries from both the applicants and guardians/guarantors or any other incoming questions from anyone.
7. Planning/scheduling for different departmental activities and liaising with different Partner Education Institutions whenever necessary.
8. Working on day-to-day activities assigned by the supervisor.

Job Specification

Educational

Qualifications

Minimum Diploma in Business Management, Economics, Statistics, International Relations, Sociology, or any other field relevant to monitoring and evaluation

Technical Skills, Competencies, and Experience

• At least two years of working experience in related fields
• Ability to conduct workshops, run the presentation effectively to the large audiences, set & creating the strategies for conducting the cited activities
• Interpersonal skills
• Sharp and able to communicate and express effectively to different audiences in both Engish and Kinyarwanda.
• Ability to handle people effectively and confidently with empathy, understanding, and a helping spirit.
• Problem-solving skills
• Paying attention to details, very organized and critical thinker
• High level of integrity/confidentiality and ability to work as part of a professional team
• Computer literacy especially excellent MS Excel/Word skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills; Fluency in spoken and written English;
• Willingness and commitment to learn, work and adapt to CHANCEN’s organizational culture

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary and benefits based on qualifications and experience;
• Financial support for further education, etc.

Other benefits include

• A fulfilling work environment at a supportive and entrepreneurially-driven

organization;

• Exposure to innovative ideas, projects, and collaborative staff activities;
• Access to numerous professional development opportunities.

How to Apply?

Interested candidates must send their detailed CV listing at least three references with a letter of motivation to: careers@chancen.international

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The deadline for receiving applications is  20th May 2022