Export Credit Guarantee Facility Senior Manager at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD): (Deadline 8 July 2024)

Background Information

Job Title:  Export Credit Guarantee Facility Senior Manager

Job Grade: 4

Department: Strategy

Reports to: Chief Executive Officer

Contract Terms: 5 years renewable

Purpose of the Job:

The Senior Manager will be responsible for coordinating and overseeing the implementation of the Export Credit Guarantee Facility (ECGF) within BRD. This role involves managing all aspects related to the ECGF program, ensuring its effective operation, and supporting exporters in accessing credit guarantees.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategies for the successful execution of the ECGF project.
• Build up and manage the new team internally set up by BRD which will be responsible for the implementation of the ECGF; this includes a lead role in the internal recruitment and coaching of other ECGF staff.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate ECGF processes into existing operations.
• Collaborate with the team of the external Implementation Consultant (IC) which will support the build-up and operation of the ECGF (including the drafting and continual review of the ECGF Operations Manual).
• Lead the acquisition of PFIs and the negotiation of framework agreements with interested PFIs which meet the ECGF’s criteria.
• Evaluate applications for credit guarantees and make informed decisions on their approval (in accordance with the decision-making rights defined in the ECGF Operations Manual).
• Monitor and assess the performance of the ECGF identifying areas for improvement.
• Maintain relationships with stakeholders, including government agencies, the National Bank of Rwanda (with respect to the regulatory treatment of the guarantees issued by the ECGF) and participating financial institutions.

Performance Indicators

Performance as a Senior Manager coordinating the ECGF implementation will be assessed based on key performance indicators related to program effectiveness, stakeholder satisfaction, risk management, and financial outcomes.

Professional, academic qualifications and experience

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
• Extensive experience in banking, finance, or trade finance, with a focus on credit guarantee programs.
• In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the Rwandan banking and (M)SME finance sector including Rwandan banking regulations.
• Strong knowledge of export financing mechanisms and international trade practices is desirable.
• Excellent analytical skills and the ability to make sound judgments on credit applications.
• Effective communication skills to engage with diverse stakeholders.