Applications close Friday, 28 February

Sinapis is looking for an experienced business professional who possesses a proven track record in creating a clear and coherent country strategy, overseeing positioning and growth to serve as the Rwanda Country Manager. This is a self-motivated strategic leader who will oversee and maintain quality program delivery, establish and enforce organizational standards, report progress and outcomes, and ensure the smooth operation of the local office while fostering a healthy team environment.

Role level: Associate Director

Reports to: Managing Director of Operations with dotted line reporting to Director of Acceleration & Advisory

Location: Kigali, Rwanda

Employment type: 24-month contract, salaried, full-time, with the possibility of extension to permanent

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Lead Rwanda market strategy development planning in collaboration with the Director of East Africa Sales & Strategic Partnerships

• Speak about Sinapis programs at in-market events and conferences to garner interest for the program

• Oversee and maintain quality program delivery by maintaining organizational standards and reporting the progress and outcomes of entrepreneurs and institutional partners for monitoring and evaluation purposes

• Manage the Rwanda operational budget and report back to the Associate Director of Finance, Compliance & Risk on the state of financials when requested

• Manage legal requirements and permits for the Rwanda office, with support from the Associate Director of Finance, Compliance & Risk

• Support as needed in building the ongoing pipelines of Ascent and other Acceleration & Advisory services

• Contribute to the iterative process of ongoing improvements in existing Ascent workshops and Acceleration & Advisory advisory services

• Proactively participate in the development and launch of new innovative services for advisory

• Hire, train, and manage Rwanda staff members, overseeing development and performance while fostering a healthy culture

• Demonstrate the Sinapis core values of being relational, excellent, joyful, open-handed, innovative, Christ-centered, eager to serve, and a wise steward (REJOICES)

• Lean forward to meeting other needs of your manager and team as anticipated or assigned

   

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• You have a great education and have excelled in professional environments so far

• You are a follower of Christ and have a healthy relationship with Him

• You are energetic, hardworking, and willing to go the extra mile to complete an assignment

• You are humble and have a teachable spirit

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Either an undergraduate or graduate degree in business administration or a related field from a top school with a solid understanding of business both academically and practically

• At least 7 years of work experience in business with a track record of handling or acquiring new partners and general process improvement, with preference for experience in entrepreneurship, management consulting, NGO management, or sales and operations

• A heart for our mission and a passion for alleviating poverty through private-sector development

• Expert knowledge in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

• Excellent interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence

• Strong character and integrity

• Solid understanding of adult learning principles and ability to train and engage a classroom effectively

• Work history that demonstrates proactivity, problem-solving, creativity and organization

• Knowledge of startup and SME entrepreneurship ecosystem in Rwanda

• Ability to thrive and deliver results as required with little supervision

• Excellent interpersonal skills at all levels, including personnel management and partnership building, in both written and verbal communication

• Ability to manage multiple work streams at once

• Willingness to tackle any task required, regardless of whether it is outside the direct job description

ABOUT SINAPIS

Sinapis is a Christian organization that equips entrepreneurs to grow companies that change the world. Our mission is to make disciples and alleviate poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. We serve entrepreneurs in emerging and frontier market nations and help grow Kingdom businesses by blending intensive business training with advisory services and access to capital. These entrepreneurs learn to scale their businesses while making a social, spiritual, and environmental impact in their community.

We have trained over 10,000 entrepreneurs, and our services are offered in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ghana, Liberia, Egypt, Brazil, Mongolia, Mexico, Mozambique, Moldova, Cameroon, Guatemala, and Honduras. As Sinapis continues to expand, a key part of our strategy is to continue to develop a best-in-class faith-driven entrepreneurship ecosystem in East Africa. We are also working to equip other organizations and networks around the world with our training programs, toolkits, and systems.

WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT

• Deep, fulfilling impact. You will help fuel the growth of a mission impacting hundreds of thousands of lives economically, socially, spiritually, and environmentally.

• World-class experience. We work at the leading edge of entrepreneurship training and acceleration in frontier markets, and you’ll gain excellent experience in enterprise solutions to poverty.

• Unique professional experiences, development, and mentorship opportunities.

   

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN APPLYING

Please only submit your application directly to sinapis.hiringthing.com. You must include a PDF resume and a one-page cover letter that sufficiently addresses the following:

1. What motivated you to apply for this role?
2. Sinapis is a Christian organization with a mission of making disciples and alleviating poverty through the power of entrepreneurship. Briefly describe what this mission means to you.
3. In your own words, what will make a Rwanda Country Manager in this role successful?
4. What else would you like to share with us as we consider your application? (You may discuss expected constraints, personal circumstances, professional aspirations, or anything else you feel would be relevant for the hiring committee to consider).

We are excited to read your cover letter. Please note that applications without the required materials will not be considered.