Community Engagement Manager
Community Engagement Manager
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Job Description
AMI is looking for a Community Engagement Manager to oversee the government relations with district and sector level leaders and leading the team of Growth guides in different regions of Rwanda. This is a chance for an outstanding entrepreneurial leader to be part of Africa s transformation and to help shape build and scale one of its most innovative social businesses.
The Community Engagement Manager will be a part of the product team to implement partnerbased programs under the AMI Impact unit. You will be a key player in a dynamic country team focused obsessively on results.
At AMI we work hard innovate constantly and have fun in the process. This is a chance for someone with a passion for learning leadership and business growth to be part of Africa s transformation. We are particularly interested in hearing from people with past experience managing grantfunded programs including reportwriting related work.
The Community Engagement Manager must be a driven organized and detailoriented leader with strong people skills as well as expertise in client and stakeholder relationship management. They should also possess the ability to implement grassroots complex programs effectively.
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Community Engagement Manager to implement an accesstofinance project aimed at supporting entrepreneurs and MSMEs (Micro Small and Medium Enterprises) in Rwanda. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in building and maintaining robust relationships with regional government officials including district and sectorlevel authorities. Additionally they will lead a team of Growth Guides with expertise in financial services entrepreneurship support particularly in village savings and lending associations (VSLAs) SACCOs and Microfinance Institutions.
Key Responsibilities:
District Relations and Stakeholder Engagement
Build and maintain strong relationships with regional District officials including district and sectorlevel authorities.
Serve as the primary point of contact between the project and District stakeholders ensuring alignment with local government policies and priorities.
Actively participate in regional and District forums to advocate for the project s objectives and promote MSME development mostly for the youth and women.
Monitor and ensure the project complies with government regulations and any required reporting or permits are secured in a timely manner.
Project Execution and Team Management of Growth guides:
Lead a team of Growth Guides (GGs) to ensure effective delivery of business support services to MSMEs.
Provide guidance and support to Growth Guides in achieving their targets and improving their performance.
Conduct regular performance reviews and refresher training sessions for the team to strengthen their skills in business advisory and community engagement.
Encourage a collaborative team culture that emphasizes accountability innovation and problemsolving at the grassroots level.
Oversee the execution of project activities in the region ensuring alignment with the overall project goals and timelines.
Coordinate closely with communitybased organizations and other partners to facilitate the delivery of services to MSMEs.
Ensure effective grassroots mobilization and engagement strategies with the support of the Growth Guide Coordinators to involve MSMEs and local stakeholders in the project.
Regularly monitor project progress and resolve challenges that arise during implementation to ensure successful delivery of the project s activities.
Requirements
Required Skills and Experience:
Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams particularly at the grassroots or regional level.
Strong understanding of Rwanda s MSME landscape and experience working with government institutions particularly at the district and sector level.
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills with the ability to build strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
Handson project management experience with a track record of getting things done on the ground.
Fluency in Kinyarwanda and English is required; knowledge of French is an advantage.
Extensive experience in microfinance or other financial institutions particularly in MSME lending.
Familiarity with village savings and lending associations (VSLAs) and their operation within Rwanda.
Strong communication and negotiation skills.
Strong market analysis skills and understanding of local economic conditions.
Education & Experience
Bachelor s degree in Business Administration Development Studies Public Administration or a related field. A Master s degree is an advantage.
At least 57 years of experience in managing government relations business development or economic development projects in Rwanda.
Proven program management skills and experience especially with grantfunded programs (essential).
Experience in entrepreneurial or highgrowth environments (essential).
Facilitation experience (preferred).
Skills and Attributes
Excellent writing reporting and analytical skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to understand AMI s participants and implement learning experiences that enable the learner to achieve the desired learning outcome in a humancentered and goaloriented way
Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
A commitment to AMI s values of excellence innovation and accountability
Selfmotivated and able to take full ownership of own deliverables
Solid time management skills i.e. able to manage competing priorities and outputs
Willing to learn and collaborate with peers and internal stakeholders at AMI
Thrives in a fastpaced entrepreneurial environment
Absolutely rocksolid integrity
Willingness to participate infield activities and travel
Benefits
Why join us
A highimpact diverse and ambitious team with common values:
- Be the best: We work really hard are proud of what we do and love delighting our clients with quality.
- Own it: We step up to the task never pass the buck and hold ourselves accountable for delivering results.
- Push the limits: We ask why embrace failure and try new things. We never settle.
- Do what s right: We act with integrity confront dishonesty treat people fairly and strive to contribute to the greater good
- Always care: We don t have ego it s always team before me . We are kind we celebrate each other s success and we care enough to give honest feedback.
A dynamic office & team life:
- Monthly team social events and yearly offsite
- Regular learning and coaching opportunities
- A hybrid working model
Employment Type
Full Time
