Community Impact Officer at Bank of Kigali: (Deadline 15 October 2022)

CEO’s Office

BK Foundation CEO

The role of the Community Impact Officer is to support BK Foundation’s community impact work by; providing oversight for the community funding cycles including program management, grant funding, reporting and evaluation processes and serving as an active connection between the BK Foundation and external partner NGOs. This position will function as the project leader for grant management and assure proper administration and use of data.

• Implements the community funding cycles. Provide leadership and information to CEO, staff and program review teams involved in the funding process.
• Builds on-going relationships with funded partners to ensure funding procedures and reporting systems are understood and supported. Provides guidance and support to funded partners throughout the funding cycle.
• Facilitates the funding distribution process including proposal application, data reporting and partner agreements.
• Monitors compliance with reporting requirements.
• Retrieves data for reports, presentations, marketing, and other venues for sharing results and impact.
• Remains knowledgeable of community trends, needs, and gaps.
• Identifies grant opportunities and works collaboratively with CEO and staff to develop proposals for special community initiatives.
• Supports the planning and implementation of community impact strategies.
• Reporting to BK Foundation CEO.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Project management
• Relationship management/customer service orientation
• Knowledge of outcomes
• Proven presentation skills
• Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking
• Leads with confidence and provides leadership in coordination efforts
• Teamwork and cooperation with all departments
• Upholds the highest ethical standards
• Grant proposal writing and review

• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year college or university in related field. Will consider candidate with associates degree and 4+ years of directly related experience
• Must possess excellent analytical, organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to prioritize work, handle multiple tasks and follow-up to ensure responsibilities are fulfilled.
• Proven experience in database and spreadsheet analysis required.
• Proficient knowledge of computers and experience utilizing Microsoft Office applications (i.e. Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
• Travel or Transportation Requirements – local meetings as required. Occasional annual BK Group or related conference attendance as determined by supervisor.

• Location: Kigali, Rwanda
• Position Title: Community Impact Officer
• Company Name: BK Foundation
• Job Function: Lead community funding cycles
• Job Type: Full-time
• Job Duration: Indefinite
• Min Education: BA/BS/Undergraduate
• Min Experience: 3-5 years
• Required Travel: 0-10%

BK Foundation is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified candidates. Women are encouraged to apply.

Submit your CV to recruitment@bk.rw by 15th October 2022.