3 Job Positions at Vision Fund Rwanda:
(Deadline 18 April 2026)
Branch Operations Manager at Vision Fund
Rwanda: (Deadline 18 April 2026)
April 9th 2026
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
‘’Make a difference to thousands in
the land of a thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s
largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda
through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less
privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.
VFR is the institution where you can
develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic,
team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting
but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has
the will to make it so.
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance
to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We
expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and
adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
VFR needs to recruit an experienced and
qualified staff on the following post:
Branch Operations Manager
Reporting to: Operations Director
Work location: Head Office
Job Purpose
The operations Manager is responsible for
overseeing and controlling general operations at the branch by guiding,
monitoring, controlling and planning for resources and ensuring that all branch
activities are aligned to internal controls. He/She will be responsible for
ensuring proper implementation and execution of the new strategic plan through
leadership and supervision of branch operations. This includes but is not
limited to supporting growth in SG linkages to reach the planned targets,
supporting the initiatives of digitization and ensuring staff and clients are
well trained and engaged. The operations manager reviews credit methodology and
new product development, motivates branch teams, helps support social impact
and social performance plans and alignment with VFR in the field and ensures
proper and timely execution of the strategy in the branches. He/she also
reviews branch profitability and is responsible for opening/closing/merging
branches as appropriate
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Type of the contract: Fixed Term
Contract
Main Responsibilities
|
%
Time
|
Major
Activities
|
End
Results Expected
|
|
Planning
10%
|
- With Branch
Managers, defines specific operating targets coming out of the strategic
review and objectives for all products and services, feeding into the
monthly, quarterly and annual operating plans
- Ensure operating
costs are in line with acceptable budget ratios at branch level and in
accordance with the approved review/strategy;
- Prepares annual
work
- Detailed
implementation plan monitored on a weekly and monthly basis along with
agreed upon KPIs
- Targets/schedules/budgets
and assigns duties to Branch operations personnel to ensure efficient
and effective operations department for approval to COO
|
- Annual operating
Plan in place aligned to the approved strategy
- Detailed
implementation plan monitored on a weekly and monthly basis along with
agreed upon KPIs
- Adequate staff
in place through development and use of recruitment / staffing plan that
is tied to operating plan.
- Annual operating
Plan in place aligned to the approved strategy
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|
Implementation
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strategy and
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solving
branch
and
network
monitoring
and
problem
solving
(25%)
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- Support
implementation of all 3 pillars of the strategy, including SG linkages,
traditional lending and IT implementation.
- Supporting the
conversion of some branch positions, retrenchment (with P&C support.
- Closely monitors
implementation of approved plan, ensuring all branch offices are
achieving set goals and targets
- In particular,
closely monitor execution of SG linkage strategy with FAST manager and
World Vision and connect with WV team as appropriate
- Work with
branches to ensure the implementation of other partnerships
- Implements
interventions to correct underperformance.
- Sets targets to
monitor field visits, verification visits, and meetings with branch
office personnel and clients;
- As needed,
provide CFO with needed information to ensure proper liquidity
management at branch level and regarding savings transaction, and to
ensure compliance with regulatory requirement.
- Work closely
with IT manager to implement strategy, in particular as regards cashless
activities, 3 PIN use and any other digital channel
- Ensuring
implementation is of high quality, timely and includes buy in from staff
and clients.
- Takes an active
and swift leadership role with branches that are underperforming or are
not compliant with any policy or regulation, etc., ensuring that
appropriate measures are taken to bring the branch performance or
compliance back to required standards
- Quickly
identifying and then putting in place plans to resolve problems,
particularly related to portfolio quality, staffing and product
performance as they relate to specific branches or regions or entire
MFI.
|
- Regular
operational reports that provide an accurate view of performance trends,
results to targets / standards and help to identify operational problems
- Proposals for
changes to policies, procedures, and other operational changes
- Attainment of
KPIs · Branch profitability
- % compliance
with key compliance reports and portfolio review.
- Table with
results on SG linkages specifically as per format provided by VFI SG
director
- Quick resolution
of problems in branches.
- Proper budgeting
and cash flow projections for all branch offices.
- Internal
controls, policies and procedures in all branches in the region in
support of reducing VFR’s risk exposures, especially operational risks
and credit risks.
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Risk
Management and Control
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(25%)
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- Oversees the
implementation of the internal control systems, ensuring the smooth
running of the business and safeguarding the institution’s assets;
Follows-up with the relevant manager(s) to ensure any actions related to
audit findings are implements by branches and/or departments;
- Ensure
rescheduled portfolio is performing and follow up closely on this
portfolio
- Ensure recovery
loan is proposed as appropriate and helps reduce PAR
- Actively works
with risk officer and all departments to identify and measure all risks,
and actively develops mitigation strategies through sharing information
between departments and around the branch network.
- Ensures
compliance with all existing MFI and VFI policies; with local
regulations; and with all VFI/Lender covenants;
- Ensures that
policies and procedures are applied consistently and uniformly across
all branches;
- Plans and
ensures the implementation of an adequate and timely branch reporting
system;
- Support branches
in analyzing results of their branch in risk terms and by various
groupings such as loan term, product, methodology, vintage, etc in order
to know how to take actions for improvements- organize plans with the
branches.
- Helps prepare
the network for all audits and ensures audit findings are closed
appropriately and in a timely fashion.
- Facilitates
portfolio reviews and ensures findings are incorporated in the
processes.
|
- Portfolio at
risk over 1 day
- Loan loss ratio
- Timeliness and
quality of branch reports submitted to Head Office/Regulators
- # of critical/
important audit findings
- Percentage
closure of audit findings on time
- Time to close
critical and important audit findings
- PAR on
rescheduled portfolio and by branch
- PAR30 +LLR by
branch and by product
|
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Staffing,
Performance Management and Capacity Building
(15%)
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- Participates in
the interview, selection and hiring of new branch employees;
- Recommends
promotion, suspension, dismissal, and/or transfer of staff within
Operations
- Ensures the
annual appraisal Cycle (agreeing annual and learning and development
objectives, mid-term reviews and end of year reviews is implemented and
evaluates job performance of operations department managers and branch
managers;
- Recommends
salary and/or merit increases
- Regularly
conducts needs assessment for Branch Managers and team leaders,
analyzing gaps and developing plans for capacity building
- Guides the
development of succession plans for department managers and branch
management;
- Monitors and
evaluates the progress of capacity building and revises plans as
necessary;
- Ensures all
high-performing staff have a development plan in place;
- Implement
restructuring plans as approved by VFI and board, as appropriate.
- Ensures all
under-performing staff are closely managed so that performance improves
or separation is managed according to local regulations (as guided by
MFI P&C or HR Director/Manager).
- Spend at least
60% of the time in branches, as per VFI policy and planned branch visits
and reporting.
|
- Adequate staff
in place through development and use of recruitment / staffing plan that
is tied to operating plan.
- % staff promoted
to senior position.
- Development
plans for relevant managers in place, especially high performing staff
- Training manuals
are in place
- Staff capacity
building programs are in place
- Performance
agreements are in place for all staff
- Formal, written
performance reviews are conducted for all staff at six monthly intervals
- Staff turnover
below the approved standard
|
|
Social
Performance and Integration
(10%)
|
- Ensure that the
MFI reaches its target clients (poor, women with dependent children, ADP
areas), making necessary adjustments to do so (changes in geographical
location, introduction of new products, linkages with WV Savings Groups,
product processes related to delivery methods, education, etc) while
balancing the need for institutional sustainability;
- Ensure that
clients and their children are protected and treated with respect in the
provision of financial services through implementation of the client
protection policies. This includes not over-indebting clients,
appropriate debt collection practices, and active mechanisms for client
complaint;
- Ensure branches
are supported in resolving client complaints, and that monthly reports
are consolidated and submitted to Risk and Compliance for final
submission to the National Bank of Rwanda.
- Ensure that
branch managers and staff are trained in and apply strong social
performance practices (per points above);
- Contribute to
the design and execution of a robust impact framework for the delivery
of a quality strategy in collaboration with WVR.
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- % of clients in
ADP
- % of new clients
under poverty line
- % of women
clients
- CWBOs / social
indicator targets and results
- KPI indicators
on social performance as agreed in plan
- Comprehensive
impact framework developed and monitored weekly/monthly with 100%
attainment of the framework targets.
|
|
Monitoring
of Operations Performance
(10%)
|
- Closely monitors
implementation of the approved Business Plan ensuring all departments
and branch offices are achieving set goals and targets;
- Evaluates
operational performance of branch offices and implements strategic
interventions to help low-performing branch offices;
- Evaluates the
performance and products to ensure that they meet the impact and
profitability goals of the institution.
- Sets targets for
field visits, verification visits, and meetings with branch office
personnel and clients;
- Evaluates
operations departments’ performance, identifies problems or issues and
recommends corrective measures when necessary;
- Assists CFO in
controlling supply of money on hand to meet branches’ daily requirements
for savings and lending transactions, and to ensure compliance with
regulatory requirements.
|
- Compelling
dashboard tracking daily performance of the MFIs against set targets.
- Regular
operational reports that provide an accurate view of performance trends,
results to targets / standards and help to identify operational problems
- Proposals for
changes to policies, procedures, and other operational changes
- The turnover of
clients remains below 10%.
- Net number of
savings accounts opened
- Value of savings
deposits
|
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Marketing
(5%)
|
- Supervises
creation and implementation of plans and methods to create awareness of
all products and services offered by the MFI (e.g. newsletter, radio
advertising, posters, school competitions, press releases, etc.);
- Regularly
conducts customer satisfaction surveys to determine areas for
improvement in products and services. Recommends corrective actions and
develops plans for CEO and Board approval.
- Provides regular
updates for the MFI website (where relevant) and as needed by VFI or WV.
- Assists with
drafting answers to public queries needed by the CEO or the Board;
- Interacts with
World Vision, with the local community, business organizations, and
industry networks to promote goodwill and generate new business
(integration opportunities);
- Where the MFI
has a Marketing resource, works directly with Marketing to develop and
deliver promotional activities, gather information about competitors,
etc
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- Net increase in
client numbers
- Number of new
branches opened
- Number of client
surveys conducted, and satisfaction ratings achieved
- Number of
promotional activities carried out
- Competitor and
market information gathered to assist in refining products and services
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Any
other duties that may be assigned by the CEO from time to time
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Education & Core Competencies
Required
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The following may be acquired through a
combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job
training:
- Degree in
economics, Accounting or Business Administration or related fields.
- Professional
certifications like ACCA and CPA would be an added advantage
- Management
experience of at least 5 to 8 years in similar roles in microfinance
institutions, with direct responsibility for a region or significant
number of branches and operations of micro-credit or related financial
inclusion products.
- Significant
experience managing a group of branch managers and other
commercial-related roles in financial services for low-income segments.
- Proven track
record of growing operations, turning around operational results,
effective management of operational costs and/or management of crisis in
portfolio quality.
- Demonstrated
skills in managing performance based on metrics to drive operational
excellence
- Demonstrated
knowledge of developing credit policy and commercial strategies based on
risk management data.
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Attributes Desired:
- A committed Christian, able to stand above denominational
diversities.
- Able to lead and participate in the leadership of daily
devotions.
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position,
please go to the following link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Branch-Operations-Manager_JR49474
All applicants must apply using our online
application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be
considered. If the aforementioned positions speak to you, send your application
via above-mentioned Link by or before 18th April,2026.
In case you face any challenges in
applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no
applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
P&C Officer at Vision Fund Rwanda:
(Deadline 18 April 2026)
April 9th 2026
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JOB ADVERTISEMENT
‘’Make a difference to thousands in
the land of a thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s
largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda
through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less
privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.
VFR is the institution where you can
develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic,
team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting
but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has
the will to make it so.
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance
to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We
expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and
adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.
VFR needs to recruit an experienced and
qualified staff on the following post:
P&C Officer
Reporting to: P&C and
Administration.
Work location: Head Office
Job Purpose
To provide general support in P&C
operational functions especially in HR Information System Management, Payroll
Administration, Leave Management, Staff files Management, Recruitment, Staff
Care and Relations to enable achievement of departmental objectives for
improvement of the wellbeing of the most vulnerable children.
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Type of the contract: Open Ended contract
Main Responsibilities
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SN
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Percentage
(%)
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Major
activities
|
Expected
end results
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1.
|
(30%)
Payroll Administration
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- Collect and
review all payroll related documents in preparation for payroll
processing
- Ensure accuracy
and timeliness payment of the monthly salaries (not later than 25th of
every month)
- Manage staff
compensation and benefits related issues.
- Keep the payroll
system updated all the times.
- Provide support
in conducting market surveys and benchmarks that will ensure that VFR
stays competitive within the labor market
- Work closely
with Finance to make sure that monthly declarations for RSSB and paye
are timely and accurately prepared
- Prepare staff
final payments for exiting staff
- Keep
confidentiality of all P&C information.
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Accuracy
and timeliness of payrolls ensured
- Payroll systems
updated
- Employee
handbook in place
- Timely and
accuracy of final payments
|
|
2.
|
(30%)
HRIS (Workday System) Administration and Management
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- Capture and
update staff data in workday System.
- Assist to train
staff on the use of workday system’s Employee and Manager Self-Service
portal
- Produce report
and analysis from workday (HRIS) for data quality assessment and other
key performance measures required by VFR
- Ensure that all
available modules in workday System are fully utilized
|
- P&C data
captured and updated in workday System
- Timely and
updated reports produced for decision making
- All workday
modules fully in use
|
|
3
|
(15%)
P&C administration, staff care and employee relations
|
- Manage medical
insurance scheme;
- Provide support
to VFR staff and dependents while in treatment
- Deal with
registration of the employees into medical insurance scheme
- Efficiently
handle staff leave management in conformity with labor law and P&C
policies and reduce related cost ((i) coordinate and compile
staff leave plan at the beginning of calendar year, (ii) ensure
implementation of the leave plan in line with regulations, (iii) update
the leave trucker database and control the progress, (iv) produce report
on leave plan implementation at the end of calendar year.);
- Support
management on disciplinary and grievance issues;
- Support in
organizing events (staff events, awards, Labor day, Prayer day, Women’s
Day, etc);
- Organize staff
physical files, update them and ensure each contains required documents
as per checklist;
- Support in
responding to audits queries and avail staff documents upon Auditors’
requests;
- Manage staff
attendance records.
|
- Staff care plan
in place
- Adherence to
leave policies and plans
- Staff
disciplinary and grievances appropriately handled
- Close liaison
with medical insurance provider and timely updates on leavers and
joiners
- Audit queries
well addressed
|
|
3.
|
(10%)
Recruitment, selection, orientation and placement of new employment.
|
- Develops letters
of appointment, transfer, promotion, and the like; and sends to the
concerned staff after approval;
- Conducts “due
diligence” or the “fit and proper” test to assess the job applicant’s
background and character;
- Ensures that VFR
maintains a standardized and systematic hiring and recruitment process;
develops or updates hiring policies and procedures most appropriate to
individual positions;
- Coordinates all
recruitment for VFR: reviews staff requisitions, supervises the hiring
and contractual process.
- Ensures that
there is a comprehensive orientation and onboarding plan and process in
place to support all new hires;
- Establish and
maintain appropriate HR Records, both physical and workday system
|
- Staff
requisitions from different departments in place
- Staff requests
consolidated to inform workforce planning
- Effective
recruitment and onboarding
- Records of
recruitments filed in new staff file
- New staff
quickly oriented and integrated
|
|
4.
|
(10%)
Manages and Implements the salary and compensation structure.
|
- Reviews the
benefits scheme (compensation, incentives, and other benefits) on an
annual basis; ensures that it is properly administered.
- Coordinates
benchmarking and salary and benefits surveys every 2-4 years and advises
management on any reviews and market changes.
- Ensures that all
positions are effectively evaluated and graded with the prevailing VFI
grading system.
|
- staff salaries
and benefit packages in line with industry levels
- Salary and
benefits survey reports every two years
- Gets approval
from the VFI
|
|
6.
|
(5%)
Staff Care and Staff Engagement
|
- Develop and
implement annual staff care and staff engagement plans and strategies.
- Ensuring that
there is timely reporting and updating of incidences in the IIM system.
- Work closely
with the Safeguarding point person and the VFI regional P&C to
ensure that all staff are aware of and trained on the child safe
guarding and adult beneficiary policies and reporting mechanisms.
|
- Improved staff
morale
- Improved OVS
results
- Improved work
environment
- Timely reporting
of incidences and cases
|
|
7.
|
(10%)
Managing staff separation
|
- Prepares
terminal benefits/final dues for exited staff in line with the labor law
and P&C policies;
- Issues
employment certificates for exited staff in accordance with the Labor
Law;
- Prepares Staff
retirement and Staff Welfare programs to support staff during
separation.
- Reviews feedback
emerging from staff exit interviews.
|
- No company
allegations for illegal terminations
- # staff welfare
programs planned and conducted
- Final payments
and exit interviews
|
|
8
|
(10%)
Management and supervision of the administration services and staff.
|
- Provide
leadership and management of the administration team.
- Ensures that the
institution’s administration policies and guidelines related to
premises, equipment, vehicles and other assets are effectively
implemented by all staff.
- Ensure that
there is efficient use of office supplies and that procurement processes
are well documented and followed by all staff.
|
- All branches and
HQ have work facilities (stationaries, transport,)
- Full compliance
with procurement policy
|
|
9.
|
Other
duties that may be assigned from time to time (5%)
|
- Regular field
visits to branches
- Participation in
monthly VFI regional P&C meetings where required
- Participation in
SMT and board meetings where required.
- Other emergent
responsibilities
|
Reports
on Field visits and on meetings attended.
Timely
and accurate P&C reports submitted to the VFI regional office.
|
Education & Core Competencies
Required.
The following may be acquired through a
combination of formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job
training:
- A0 in Human Resources, Organizational Psychology. Masters in
Human Resources, is an added advantage
- 3 Years’ experience in managing people
- Familiarity with the relevant personnel management issues and
trends
- Determined personality with initiative, perseverance and the
ability to motivate and manage a team
- Capability and willingness to take responsibility and highly
developed sense of integrity
- Ready to comply and live up to and in accordance with the
organization Ideals and Core Values
- Be proficient in Micro Soft office applications
- Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
- Very good communication and marketing skills
Other Competencies/Attributes:
|
Knowledge
|
Skills
|
Attributes
|
- Labour law and
implementing orders
- P&C Policy
and procedures
- P&C systems
and practices
|
- People
management
- Planning and
organization
- Interpersonal
skills
- Communication
skills (written and verbal)
- Ability to work
calmly where there are high priorities
- Computer and
basic financial skills
|
- Attention to
detail
- Delivering
objectives
- Collaboration
and cooperation
- Team working
|
Attributes Desired:
- A committed Christian, able to stand above denominational
diversities.
- Able to lead and participate in the leadership of daily
devotions.
How to apply
Should you wish to apply for this position,
please go to the following link https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/People—Culture-Officer_JR49483All
applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via
email or standard post will not be considered. If the aforementioned positions
speak to you, send your application via above-mentioned Link by or before 19th April,
2026.
In case you face any challenges in
applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no
applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
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