Senior Programme Manager
Senior Programme Manager
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Job Description
AMI is looking for a Senior Programme Manager to oversee the endtoend quality project delivery of AMI partner programmes. This is a chance for an outstanding entrepreneurial leader to be part of Africa s transformation and to help shape build and scale one of its most innovative social businesses.
The Senior Programme Manager will be a part of the product team to implement partnerbased programmes under the AMI Impact unit. You will be a key player in a dynamic global team focused obsessively on results.
At AMI we work hard innovate constantly and have fun in the process. This is a chance for someone with a passion for learning leadership and business growth to be part of Africa s transformation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with past experience managing grantfunded programmes including reportwriting related work.
The Senior Programme Manager must be a driven organized detailoriented leader with great people and projectmanagement skills and ability to manage complex programmes.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Program Manager to implement an accesstofinance project aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and MSMEs (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) in Rwanda. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in financial services project management and entrepreneurship support with specific experience in village savings and lending associations (VSLAs).
The Senior Programme Manager will be responsible for:
Project Management:
Oversee the comprehensive lifecycle of AMI partner projects from initiation to completion.
Develop and execute detailed project plans setting clear milestones and deliverables while adhering to strict timelines.
Monitor project scope manage risks and ensure highquality outcomes using AMI s ERP system.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain robust relationships with external stakeholders including financial institutions government agencies NGOs and other partners.
Engage and coordinate with senior internal stakeholders ensuring clear communication and alignment on project goals.
Negotiate and secure necessary resources and support for successful project implementation.
Innovation and Product Development:
Collaborate with the innovation and product development teams to design new financial products and services for MSMEs.
Ensure that innovative solutions are incorporated into project plans to enhance impact and efficiency.
Lead and manage complex development projects that involve substantial innovation and product development aspects.
Supporting Entrepreneurs and MSMEs:
Design and implement financial products and services tailored to the needs of MSMEs.
Analyze financial statements and assess the financial health of MSMEs.
Utilize expertise in village savings and lending associations (VSLAs) to develop sustainable financial solutions for entrepreneurs.
Capacity Building:
Develop and deliver training programmes on financial literacy and business management for MSMEs.
Provide mentorship and support to entrepreneurs to facilitate their growth and success.
Market Research and Analysis:
Conduct market research to identify financing gaps and opportunities for MSMEs.
Leverage insights on the local business environment and economic conditions to inform project strategies.
Monitoring and Evaluation:
Design and implement robust monitoring and evaluation frameworks to measure project impact.
Utilize datadriven insights to inform decisionmaking and improve project effectiveness.
Internal Collaboration:
Arrange and lead regular project team meetings to track progress resolve issues and update stakeholders.
Collaborate closely with crossfunctional teams including product monitoring and evaluation and partnership teams to ensure cohesive project .
Requirements
Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated success in managing and coordinating complex development projects especially those involving product development and innovation.
Proficiency with project management tools and methodologies.
Extensive experience in microfinance or other financial institutions particularly in MSME lending.
Familiarity with village savings and lending associations (VSLAs) and their operation within Rwanda.
Experience in providing business development services to MSMEs.
Experience with incubators accelerators or similar entrepreneurship support initiatives in Rwanda.
Proven ability to engage and collaborate with diverse stakeholders including senior internal and external parties.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to develop strategic plans and solve complex problems.
Strong market analysis skills and understanding of local economic conditions.
Experience in designing and implementing effective M&E frameworks.
Ability to leverage data for project improvement.
Experience working in multicultural environments and adapting to local contexts.
Education & Experience
Minimum of 5 years experience in business consulting company training enterprise development or management education (essential).
Proven programme management skills and experience especially with grantfunded programmes (essential).
Experience in entrepreneurial or highgrowth environments (essential).
Postgraduate degree in finance business administration economics or a related field or equivalent experience.
Facilitation experience (preferred).
Skills and Attributes
Good understanding of the Rwanda entrepreneurial/ SME landscape
To be comfortable in both English and Kinyarwanda French is a bonus.
Startup & high growth company experience
Excellent writing reporting and analytical skills.
Have a consultant approach when presenting to clients and be able to meet aggressive deadlines.
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Extensive project management experience
Ability to understand AMI s participants and implement learning experiences that enable the learner to achieve the desired learning outcome in a human centered and goaloriented way
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
A commitment to AMI s values of excellence innovation and accountability
Selfmotivated and able to take full ownership of own deliverables
Solid time management skills ie. able to manage competing priorities and outputs
Willing to learn and collaborate with peers and internal stakeholders at AMI
Thrives in a fastpaced entrepreneurial environment
Absolutely rocksolid integrity
Willingness to participate in field activities and travel
Benefits
- A dynamic office & team life:
Employment Type
Full Time
Company Industry
Higher Education / Education / Professional Training and Coaching / Education Administration Programs
