Growth Guide Coordinator

Kigali - Rwanda

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

AMI is looking for an ambitious and talented Growth Guide Coordinator to support the successful delivery of field-based programs by coordinating enabling and strengthening the performance of Growth Guides across multiple regions.

This role sits at the heart of program execution and is critical in ensuring that field activities are well-coordinated high quality and aligned with AMIs standards. The ideal candidate is highly organized detail-oriented and comfortable working in dynamic field-based environments. They bring a strong sense of ownership are proactive in problem-solving and are passionate about supporting MSMEs and driving impact at scale.

The Growth Guide Coordinator will work closely with Growth Guides partners and internal teams to ensure effective program delivery strong data integrity and continuous improvement in field operations.

Key Responsibilities

Growth Guide Field Operations & Coordination

Coordinate and support Growth Guides in planning and delivering program activities across 15 districts

Guide MSME identification within VSLAs SACCOs and partner networks

Conduct field visits to verify training delivery and ensure alignment with program expectations

Work with local leaders and stakeholders to ensure smooth field coordination and execution

Learning Support & Capacity Building

Ensure Growth Guides are equipped with the knowledge and facilitation skills required to support MSMEs effectively

Reinforce Growth Guides learning journey with AMI identifying gaps and providing targeted coaching and mentorship

Promote continuous learning through the AMI Learn platform

Growth Guide Engagement & Performance Support

Maintain regular communication with Growth Guides through structured one-on-one check-ins

Monitor progress against targets and provide ongoing performance feedback

Offer problem-solving support and recognize achievements to sustain motivation and engagement

Data Validation & Quality Assurance

Review and validate MSME diagnostics training records and activity data captured through ODK and AMI FieldPro

Ensure accuracy completeness and consistency of field data

Investigate discrepancies triangulate findings with field feedback and support monthly performance reviews

Field Verification & Program Quality Monitoring

Conduct field monitoring visits to verify that training sessions and MSME engagements are delivered as planned

Assess the quality relevance and impact of support provided to MSMEs

Gather insights and feedback to strengthen program delivery and effectiveness

Partner Coordination & Stakeholder Engagement

Coordinate with consortium partners to plan and implement joint activities

Support mobilization of Growth Guides and MSMEs for partner-led engagements

Align expectations roles and communication across stakeholders to ensure smooth collaboration

Technical Support & Digital Tools Enablement

Support Growth Guides in effectively using AMI FieldPro for data collection and activity tracking

Enable adoption of the AMI Learn App to support continuous learning

Identify recurring challenges and escalate platform-related issues to the technical team

Monitoring Evaluation & Learning (MEL)

Work closely with the MEL team and partners to assess program performance and progress

Analyze insights from field implementation to identify trends and areas for improvement

Contribute to program learning reporting and future program design.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelors degree in Development Studies Project Management Business Administration or a related field

Minimum of 35 years progressive experience coordinating grassroots or community-based programs preferably within NGO development or humanitarian contexts

Proven experience working directly with communities local authorities and field-based teams

Demonstrated program and project management experience (essential)

Experience working in rural or low-resource settings is highly desirable

Facilitation experience is an added advantage

Skills & Attributes

Strong coordination and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills across diverse groups

Strong analytical and problem-solving ability translating challenges into practical solutions

Comfortable working in rural field-based environments with frequent travel

Proficient in digital tools and data collection platforms with a focus on data accuracy

High level of integrity professionalism and accountability

Proactive resilient and self-driven with a strong ownership mindset.

Benefits

Why join us

A high-impact diverse and ambitious team with common values:

Be the best: We work really hard are proud of what we do and love delighting our clients with quality.
Own it: We step up to the task never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
Push the limits: We ask why embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
Do whats right: We act with integrity confront dishonesty treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
Always care: We dont have ego its always team before me. We are kind we celebrate each others success and we care enough to give honest feedback.

A dynamic office & team life:

An office in Kigali Rwanda.
Monthly team social events and yearly offsite
Regular learning and coaching opportunities

A hybrid working model

Required Skills:

Bachelors degree in Business Marketing or a related field Minimum of 4 years experience in business development strategic partnerships or B2B/enterprise sales Proven experience operating in fast-paced high-growth or entrepreneurial environments Demonstrated experience in B2B business development with a strong track record of driving revenue growth Proven ability to engage influence and sell to senior stakeholders including CEOs and executive leadership teams Track record of successfully closing mid- to high-value deals (USD 7800) Strong client relationship management experience with the ability to build and sustain long-term partnerships High level of commercial acumen including pipeline management opportunity prioritization and deal structuring Excellent communication presentation and negotiation skills Strong ownership mindset with the ability to operate independently and drive results Strategic thinker with a passion for driving business growth and impact across Africa