Description
Country Director at HOPE International: (Deadline
19-07-2026)
Country Director, Rwanda SG
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Country Director (CD) is the head of HOPE
International’s Rwanda Savings Group Ministry (SGM) operations. The CD oversees
all church partnerships and ensures operations are in line with the SG mission,
model, methodology, and strategic plan.
LOCATION: Kigali, Rwanda
DEPARTMENT: Savings Group Programs
REPORTS TO: Regional Director (RD) , East Africa
MANAGES: Spiritual Integration Coordinator,
Trips and Events Facilitator, Operations Manager, and Finance and
Administration Manager
BAND: Senior Professional
STATUS: Full -time local employee
FULL SUMMARY
The Rwanda CD has full responsibility to ensure a
sustainable and growing high - impact SGM (savings group ministry) , manage
HOPE’s partnerships in Rwanda, and ensure that Spiritual Integration and Christian
witness are core elements of the SGM program. Working in conjunction with the
RD, the CD has responsibility to set goals, ensure that appropriate resources
are in p lace, and achieve or exceed these goals, leading to the overall
realization of the mission of the HOPE Rwanda program.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Promote and contribute to the fulfillment of HOPE
International’s mission and vision.
Mission and Objectives
Achieve or exceed the annual goals for Rwanda SGM within the
approved expense budget, as agreed through the annual planning process and
approved by the HOPE Board.
Ensure Rwanda SGM operations comply with HOPE’s SGM
Operations Manual.
Relationship Management
Oversee and proactively manage current and new partner
relationships between HOPE and partners in Rwanda to support program growth and
sustainability.
Lead the identification, selection, and evaluation of
potential ministry partners, including feasibility review with the RDs and CSU
SG Operations team. Ensure MOUs with new and existing church partners are
reviewed, updated, signed, and active in consulta tion with the RD.
Provide programmatic support to program staff through high
level oversight as well as hands on training, assessment, certification,
motivation, guidance, and logistics support.
Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness
Develop and implement a spiritual integration plan for the
Rwanda program with clear goals and metrics to measure progress.
Establish devotion and prayer plans among staff associated
with the HOPE SG program to maintain focus on the program’s Christ - centered
mission and promote spiritual growth among staff, group members, and other
associated parties.
Ensure a healthy spiritual balance within your family, work,
and church life through the adoption of Biblical, personal, and spiritual
disciplines.
Contribute to bearing witness to Christ and His Kingdom
through who we are, how we work and how we serve the church
Engage actively in bi - weekly devotions, monthly meetings,
and quarterly retreats for HOPE staff to maintain focus on the program’s Christ
- centered mission and to foster spiritual growth among HOPE staff and
partners.
Planning
Develop five - year strategic plans, annual business plans,
annual budgets, and mid -term reforecasts for SGM program growth, and submit
them to the RD and CSU - SGM leadership for approval.
Ensure that church partners complete a Ministry Funding
Proposal (MFP) for any new ministry activities each year as part of the budget
planning process.
Collaborate with HOPE’s RD and CSU SGM team to ensure Rwanda
SGM follows HOPE’s SGM expectations and industry standards.
Set appropriate performance and social metrics and targets
for achievement.
Provide correction, guidance, and support when and where the
program deviates from the approved methodology; and
Establish and implement a strategy for sourcing the
appropriate resources (people, financial, etc.) needed to achieve the goals
outlined within the program’s plan. This should include the creation of a
program budget to be submitted to HOPE during its annu al budgeting
process.
Financial Management
Adhere to the approved Financial Manual for all financial
management related to HOPE Rwanda and the church partnerships’
activities.
Submit requests for funding to HOPE in a timely manner with
appropriate back up to ensure resources are made available at the appropriate
time.
Review and approve church partner Quarterly Action Plans
(QAPs), transfer funds in a timely manner, and ensure program goals are
achieved within the approved budget.
Human Resource Management
The CD is ultimately responsible for all human resources
management activities for HOPE head office staff including but not limited to
performance reviews, negotiating and approving employment contracts, and
approving changes in HR policies.
Ensure that highly passionate and skilled employees are
recruited, retained, and motivated.
Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to
ensure adequate staffing levels and skills for current and future needs.
Conduct an annual succession planning exercise to identify
and develop successors for key leadership and critical roles.
Conduct annual compensation review to ensure fairness,
competitiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.
Hold regular staff meetings with HOPE Rwanda head office
staff and church partner staff, as needed.
Reporting
Provide support to the church partnerships by assisting in
the continued development and Implementation of a set reporting format for SGM
activities.
Ensure that HOPE and the church partners’ reporting
deadlines and standards are met as set out in the reporting requirements
Provide reports as needed for donors, auditors, and other
parties; and
Meet regularly and provide updates to the RD to review
status of progress toward goals and to address issues.
Systems, Assets and Risk Management
Establish systems and standard operating processes and
procedures for the operational management of HOPE Rwanda which ensure that risk
for the organization is minimized.
Ensure systems are in place or are developed to review,
expose, report, and eliminate areas of risk within the organization; and
Ensure that HOPE Rwanda’s assets are secure and well -
maintained
Governance
Ensure HOPE Rwanda SGM complies with local labor, entity
registration, and tax laws, including all required legal, registration, and tax
documentation.
Manage HI Rwanda as an entity recognized, registered, and
compliant under the appropriate laws of Rwanda.
Complete all required processes and documentation to ensure
HOPE Rwanda is properly registered and remains legally compliant with Government
of Rwanda laws.
HOPE International Network Representative
Represent HOPE’s various interests and potential
partnerships within Rwanda by proactively developing relationships with like -
minded Christ centered organizations and pursuing existing relationships that
may result in mutually beneficial partnerships.
Show hospitality to visitors from the HOPE network or
related parties by creating timely itineraries, overseeing ground logistics,
and representing HOPE and its mission clearly in visitor communications.
Attend HOPE’s Annual Leadership Summit at the discretion of
the Senior Director of the Savings Group Ministry to facilitate lateral
learning and relationship building among the programs within HOPE’s
network.
Other Duties
Perform other duties as requested by the Regional Director
(RD) or CSU.
QUALIFICATIONS
Personal confession of Christian faith, active engagement in
a local church, and passionate commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE
International.
Demonstrated experience at the senior leadership level in
international development work or a minimum of 5 years of successful business
experience at a senior management level; A minimum of two years of experience
in international development work. Experie nce in managing and developing savings
groups an added advantage.
Skilled leader, with a strong understanding of workplace
relationships, excellent church relations, and the ability to relate to and
effectively motivate staff
Fluent in English , Kinyarwanda , and French
Excellent written, verbal and computer - based communication
skills
Passionate to help people that have been brought low by
poverty or other circumstances to regain hope, dignity, and the ability to
support themselves and their families
Highly flexible and resourceful
Experience working cross - culturally and a high degree of
cultural intelligence
Assertive self -starter with demonstrated ability to work
independently and in collaboration with a team
Qualifying degree in Project Management, Social Development,
Business Administration, International Development or relevant field of
study
Experience in microfinance program s, banking, or saving s
groups is strongly preferred.
Demonstrated local experience in and understanding of the
country of Rwanda
HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at hopeinternational.org/take - action/careers . Due
to the anticipated volume of candidates, we are unfortunately unable to respond
to phone calls or individual inquires.
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