Background

BPR Bank Rwanda Plc (BPR) is a dynamic financial institution dedicated to providing exceptional banking services to our customers. As one of the largest players in the industry, we prioritize customer satisfaction, innovation, and employee development. We are currently seeking highly motivated individuals who share in our vision to create change in Rwanda’s financial sector to join our dynamic team.

Job Purpose

Reporting to the Corporate Affairs Manager, the Foundation Manager leads the organization’s philanthropic and social responsibility programs, ensuring alignment with corporate values and community needs. This role involves managing partnerships with NGOs, community organizations, and government agencies to implement impactful initiatives. The Foundation Manager oversees the planning, execution, and evaluation of projects, ensuring that resources are allocated efficiently and objectives are met.

Main Responsibilities

• Develop the foundation’s strategy and align it with the bank’s goals.
• Plan and manage community outreach programs and projects.
• Build partnerships with NGOs and other sector stakeholders.
• Oversee the foundation’s budget and resource allocation.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives.
• Prepare reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive employee participation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.
• Represent the foundation at all external and partner events.
• Identify opportunities for new impactful community initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for CSR activities.

Daily Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives.
• Track progress on ongoing community projects.
• Coordinate meetings with project partners.
• Review budgets and expenses for foundation activities.
• Draft reports on project outcomes.
• Engage with internal teams to plan CSR initiatives.

Educational qualifications and work experience:

• Bachelor's level degree in Communications / Public Relations /Marketing/Business Administration.
• Professional Qualifications in ESG, Community Development, Sustainability
• 3 years Minimum experience in Partnership strategy, ESG and Sustainability strategy, Stakeholder management and Community Development Initiative planning.

• Develop the foundation’s strategy and align it with the bank’s goals.
• Plan and manage community outreach programs and projects.
• Build partnerships with NGOs and other sector stakeholders.
• Oversee the foundation’s budget and resource allocation.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives.
• Prepare reports and updates for internal and external stakeholders.
• Drive employee participation in corporate social responsibility (CSR) programs.
• Represent the foundation at all external and partner events.
• Identify opportunities for new impactful community initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for CSR activities.
• Monitor and evaluate the impact of initiatives.
• Track progress on ongoing community projects.
• Coordinate meetings with project partners.
• Review budgets and expenses for foundation activities.
• Draft reports on project outcomes.
• Engage with internal teams to plan CSR initiatives.

• Partnership strategy
• ESG and Sustainability strategy
• Stakeholder management
• Community Development Initiative planning

• Bachelor's level degree in Communications / Public Relations /Marketing/Business Administration.
• Professional Qualifications in ESG, Community Development, Sustainability