Requirements

Required

• Education: A master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Banking, Accounting, Development Finance or a related field.

• A bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics or a related field.

• Experience: 10 to 15 years of growing leadership roles in banking, microfinance or other regulated financial services, with at least 5 years as a senior executive.

• A proven record of leading change, business growth and better performance.

• Good knowledge of microfinance, banking, deposit-taking institutions, financial inclusion and regulation.

• Strong knowledge of corporate governance, risk management and compliance.

• Experience in deposit mobilisation, funding diversification and balance sheet management.

• Ability to build strong relationships with regulators, donors, investors and lenders.

• Work authorisation: Non-local hires must get a Rwandan work permit. The CEO must also be approved by the local regulator and by VisionFund International as a board member.

Preferred / Added Advantage

• Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA or Chartered Banker.

• Experience in organisations that balance financial sustainability with social impact.

• Experience working with international, development or faith-based organisations such as World Vision.

Work Conditions

• About 50% travel within Rwanda and 50% at head office.

• Some international travel (about 10%).

• On call after normal hours when needed.