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
Public procurement consulting
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
Type of the contract: Fixed Term Contract
Main Responsibilities
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% 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
|
|
Implementation
of strategy and
branch
networking
problem solving
branch and
network
monitoring and
problem solving
(25%)
|
- 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.
|
|
Risk Management and Control
(25%)
|
- 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
|
|
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
|
|
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
|
- 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
|
|
Any other duties that may be assigned by the CEO from time
to time
|
|
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Education & Core Competencies Required
Educational Resources
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.
|
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
Public procurement consulting
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.
Scholarship directory
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.
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
|
|
1.
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(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
|
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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
|
|
5.
|
(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
|
|
6.
|
(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
|
|
7.
|
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.
Educational Resources
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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