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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates strong leadership and people management skills while effectively coordinating teams and fostering strategic partnerships. Possesses a deep understanding of business ecosystem development in Rwanda and Burundi, with a focus on impact, quality, and measurable results.
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Leadership and AccountabilityStakeholder EngagementPerformance ManagementIntercultural CommunicationBusiness Ecosystem Development
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Hard Skills
Project Proposal ApprovalData-Driven InsightsClient QualificationFunding Opportunity DevelopmentTeam Capacity Management
Soft Skills
CoachingMotivationAccountabilityEngagementCollaboration
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft 365Digital Tools
Industry Keywords
SME NetworkBusiness EcosystemImpact CriteriaQuality StandardsRemote Team Management
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead the country teams for Rwanda and Burundi, consisting of seven freelance country representatives
- Develop and implement the Country Impact Plan in line with PUM’s mission, strategy, and organisational ambitions
- Strengthen business ecosystems through strategic analysis and alignment with PUM programmes
- Establish partnerships with entrepreneurs, business organisations, and other enabling organisations
- Identify, develop, and secure funding opportunities from institutional donors, foundations, corporate partners, and sponsors
- Foster strategic partnerships with SMEs and stakeholders through account management and ongoing engagement
- Build, lead, and coach the country representative team
- Ensure team capacity, motivation, accountability, and performance through people management and country team meetings
- Qualify new clients using diversity, inclusion, green, and social-impact criteria
- Approve project proposals and ensure accurate information for expert matching
- Collaborate with programme managers to support successful projects
- Welcome and accompany visiting experts occasionally
- Engage with clients after acquisition to ensure continuity, quality, and strategic fit
- Lead briefing and debriefing sessions for quality assurance, data collection, and learning
- Monitor performance, share data-driven insights, and improve results
- Ensure compliance with organisational policies, quality standards, and project timelines
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s or master’s degree
- At least 10 years of experience in a coordinating role and leading a commercial or acquisition-focused team
- Strong local SME network and deep understanding of business ecosystem development in Rwanda or Burundi
- Familiarity with European work culture
- Experience with remote collaboration within international organisations
- Strong intercultural communication skills
- Proven leadership and accountability skills
- Experience in performance management and stakeholder engagement
- Experience managing a remote team operating across the country
- Willingness to travel occasionally within Rwanda and Burundi
- Strong focus on impact, quality, and measurable results
- Data-driven and comfortable using digital tools, including Microsoft 365
- Excellent command of English
- Preferably fluent in one other official language, such as French or Swahili
- Permanently based in Rwanda or Burundi
- Available for 37.5 hours (1 FTE) per week
- Reference checks and declaration of good conduct required as part of the selection process
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive fee aligned with local market standards
- Initial one-year assignment with possibility of extension
- Flexible remote collaboration within an international organisation
- Opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and create meaningful impact
- Continuous learning through diverse people and cultures
- Professional network with institutional funders, government entities, NGOs, SMEs, and other stakeholders
- International exposure in a multicultural environment