Description
Branch Manager at Vision Fund Rwanda: (Deadline
30-07-2026)
21st July 2026
Internal job opportunity
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.
Branch Manager
Reporting to Branch Operations Manager
Work location: Kabarore
Job Purpose
- Ensure
the effective performance of all branch activities
- Ensure
significant extension, monitoring and documentation of the branch operations
- Ensure
the quality of loan portfolio and level of deposit in branch.
Type of the contract: Open Ended contract
Main Responsibilities
1. The sound extension, planning, monitoring and loan
documentation of branch Operations;
- Work
with branch staff to come up with branch operating projections in regards
to KPIs
- Analyse
the monthly branch performance vis a vis the approved branch targets and
adopt remedial measures if necessary,
- Exchanges
information with the Branch Leader and other departments and secures an
adequate information flow within the branch;
- Monitors
loan collaterals submitted by clients; and as recommended by the sites,
controls and facilitates the selling of these collaterals in coordination
with the institution’s legal officer;
- Make
sure to visit the clients before new loan is given
- Ensures
compliance to all existing regulations;
- Ensures
that policies and procedures are applied consistently and uniformly across
the branch
- Ensures
if the proper loan documentation is in place.
- Follow
up of bad borrowers and help in loan recovery
- Visit
and verifying the clients during group training.
- Plan
and supervise marketing and promotional activities in the Branch working
area
2. The efficiency of Credit Operations,
- Supervises
the day-to-day credit activities of a branch to ensure that the targets
set and agreed upon are met;
- Consults
with the MIS department any monitoring or reporting related issues, and
resolves the issues at the soonest possible time;
3. Maintain the quality of the loan portfolio of the
credit officers
- Champions”
the efforts in managing loan delinquency by closely monitoring the branch
and ensuring strict compliance to all policies and procedures;
- Physical
verification and appraisal of businesses before issuing loans
- Witnesses
every disbursement within the branch
4. Clients Complaints handling,
- Ensuring
that client’s complaint are well recorded in client’s complaints register
at the Branch.
- Following
up on the received client’s complaints and providing feedback timely as
per VFR client’s complaints handling policy,
- Compiling
all client’s complaints received at the Branch and send the report to the
person in charge of client’s complaints management at Head officer before
5th of the month.
5. Management of the staff in the branch
- Principal
advisor of Head of operations on all matters relating to Branch staff.
- Staff
are actively managed through regular coaching, performance reviews, and
developmental feedback to foster accountability and growth.
- Clear
guidance is provided to ensure individual roles and team objectives align
with VFR’s strategic goals and service standards.
Education & Core Competencies Required
The following may be acquired through a combination of
formal or self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training:
- University
degree in economics, accounting, business administration;
- Four
(4) years of related experience in Microfinance or Banking Branch
operations
- Having
knowledge on savings groups functionality would be an advantage,
- 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
rectitude
- Ready
to comply and live up to and in accordance with the organization Ideals
and Core Values
- Be
proficient in Microsoft office applications
- Able
to plan and manage finances, including a basic understanding of
accounting.
- Be a
good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
- Very
good communication and marketing skills
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-Manager_JR32530
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 30th July 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.
Odette NIRERE
Department/People, Culture and Administration
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