Operations Manager ||| Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD)
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
The Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) Plc is Rwanda’s only National Development Bank mandated to support Rwanda’s Vision 2050 development agenda. Over the past five years, the bank has registered exponential growth contributing to socio-economic development, strengthening institutional and human capacity, fostering corporate governance and risk management practices.
The Bank is implementing the revised strategic plan for 2024-2028 which is appropriately aligned to the country’s strategic direction enabling the Bank to unlock better value creation for its stakeholders by supporting entrepreneurs, addressing market failures, and impactful socioeconomic development.
To deliver on its bold vision and impactful objectives, the Bank’s expanded and refocused mandate is underpinned on four strategic focus areas:
Availing transformational finance.
Increasing green financing for a resilient future.
Driving scale and impact.
Fostering innovation and technology.
To achieve its strategic mandate, BRD recognizes the importance of strengthening its human and institutional capital to drive sustainable development and ensure the Bank remains a center of excellence in the financial sector.
BRD is committed to respecting gender equality and disability norms. We promote gender-responsive practices. Qualified candidates particularly females and persons living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
To help accomplish this ambitious and exciting vision, the Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD) would like to recruit suitable qualified candidates to fill the following position:
OPERATIONS MANAGER (1)
Background Information
Job Title: Operations Manager
Department: CEO’s office
Reports to: Senior Project Coordinator for Export Credit Guarantee Facility
Project Introduction
The Development Bank of Rwanda is establishing an Export Credit Guarantee Facility (ECGF). The ECGF is a partial credit guarantee (PCG) facility that will support financial institutions in increasing financing for private enterprises operating in Rwanda with export potential or already active in the export sector (and its value chains).
The ECGF will offer individual, hybrid, and portfolio guarantee for MSMEs through partner financial institutions. The ECGF aims to promote financial inclusion while striving for financial sustainability and achieving its strategic objectives of export development contributing to job creation and poverty reduction in Rwanda.
Contract Terms: Open - Ended
Purpose of the Job:
The ECGF Operations Manager will be responsible for pioneering the guaranteed business function of the ECGF. She/he will be responsible for the development and implementation of business development strategies and plans. The role will identify and develop new guarantee business proposals for PFIs to meet the department’s volume and revenue targets, as well as the overall economic, environmental and social impact. She/he will also support the identification of technical assistance (TA) needs of PFIs and cooperate closely with other departments for implementation of relevant TA projects.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and implement a guaranteed business development strategy aimed at establishing the ECGF in the market, generating and increasing guarantee business volumes.
Identify, develop and present business proposals to PFIs to meet the department’s targets related to guarantee volumes, revenue as well as social and environmental impact.
Employ various prospective techniques to generate deals, arrange sales meetings, and present suitable solution offerings to prospective PFIs.
Conduct / lead the conduct of comprehensive due diligence reviews of different types of financial institutions.
Prepare PFI onboarding requests for presentation and approval by relevant internal bodies.
Support the negotiation and execution of legal agreements with PFIs.
Analyze and prepare guarantee issuance requests for the different guaranteed products, for consideration and approval by relevant internal bodies.
Work closely with PFIs to ensure the submission of timely, complete and accurate periodic reports to the ECGF.
Support other departments in carrying out regular portfolio monitoring activities, including guarantee audits.
Develop and manage relationships with PFIs to ensure their guarantee/risk-sharing needs are met and that ECGF’s guarantee products are utilized.
Maintain strong market intelligence that informs the ECGF’s strategy and business decisions on a continuous basis.
Ensure prompt payment of fee invoices by PFIs.
Assist with the management and efficient handling of guarantee claim applications submitted by PFIs.
Perform other related and unrelated duties based on the department’s and/or organization’s needs
Performance Indicators
The performance of the ECGF Operations Manager will be assessed based on key performance indicators related to business volumes, revenue from guaranteed operations, PFI satisfaction (through regular surveys and adherence to agreed turnaround times) and other financial outcomes.
Professional, academic qualifications and experience
A bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, economics, business administration, or a related field.
At least seven years of progressive experience within the financial services sector in Rwanda.
In-depth and up-to-date knowledge of the Rwandan banking and SME finance sector including Rwandan banking regulations.
Strong knowledge of export financing mechanisms and international trade practices is desirable.
Demonstrable track record in business development and portfolio management in a client-facing role.
Strong financial analysis skills.
Strong people management skills.
Strong written and verbal communication skills and ability to engage with diverse stakeholders.
Application Guidelines:
Interested candidates should apply online via the apply button and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (as one document) as well as their emails and telephone.
Only online applications shall be considered.
Email-only for inquiries (not application): [email protected]
Address all applications to the Head, Human Capital, and Corporate Services of BRD.
Deadline for application: June 7, 2025.
The employment package is highly competitive and attractive.
Only Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for the next step.
Done in Kigali, May 27, 2025.
Date and Timings:
02-06-2025 12:20 PM to 10-07-2025 12:20 PM
