Job Description
Overview Banyan Global, an international development consulting firm with extensive experience managing successful economic development projects on the African continent and around the world, is recruiting a Financial Capacity Director for an anticipated USAID-funded economicstrengthening project in Rwanda. The project aims to facilitate the emergence of a dynamic off-farm sector that can generate greater employment at a higher wage for Rwandans currently engaged in subsistence agriculture and other low income economic activities.
Responsibilities
- Provide overall management and leadership in providing technical assistance to financial institutions, including banks.
- Assist financial institutions with product development, collateral policies, risk assessment, and other aspects of MSME lending.
- Develop and implement effective approaches to bank staff training and capacity building.
- Participate in project work planning, performance management, and strategic communications.
- Participate in monitoring and evaluation as it relates to financial capacity, ensuring that all financial capacity targets are met.
- Advanced degree in finance, business administration, economics, or other relevant field
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in banking and finance, economic growth, enterprise development, or other related discipline
- Knowledge and understanding of the business needs of small and medium-sized businesses in Rwanda
- Familiarity with constraints and opportunities related to rural enterprises and livelihoods
- Excellent project management, communication, writing and computer skills
- Ability to negotiate, manage and build partnerships
- Knowledge and experience with the policy and regulatory environment as relates to small and medium-sized businesses in Rwanda
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Previous experience working on USAID projects is a plus
- Fluency in written and spoken English required
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