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.

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JOB SUMMARY

The establishment of the digital project manager function is to drive delivery of digitalization initiatives and maximize benefits of digital solutions within Vision Fund Rwanda and by extension aid in achieving Vision Funds’ International digitalization strategy.

The Digital Project Manager (DPM), as an independent and focused role, will oversee the portfolio of identified digitalization projects with the main focus of driving paperless and cashless expectations. The person is to manage the digital projects life cycle from pre-project to closure.

Responsibilities or duties

Key responsibilities and weighting (adds to 100%)

• (20%) VFR digital strategy and innovation
  • In charge of VFR digital strategy and road map
  • Work with SLT to map out the VFR digital strategy road map and plan for its evolution
  • Lead VFR digital innovation - identify areas of improvements, give and seek ideas on process improvement and follow through their implementation
  • Ensure that digitization translates to real benefits to VFR and its clients
• (30%) Digital project management
  • Planning, Organizing, Monitoring and control of project deliverables.
  • Leading and coordinating all project implementation activities while adhering to specifications, and time and cost estimates.
  • Project Documentation: Business case, Functional specification documents, Project plans (on smart sheets), Project Contracts, Business Process Documentation, updating of SOPS and policies relating to digital changes, training manuals, STC minutes, Post implementation reports.
• (25%) Change management
  • Ensures VFR staff are ready for change. Communicates the urgency to go digital across all our operations by year 2030. Breaks down the why, how and when of the digital strategy.
  • Ensures all internal and external customers are well trained and have what they need for a successful roll out.
  • Ensure that users properly test the digital solutions to ensure it meets business acceptance criteria for deployment.
  • In charge of the go to market strategy: Ensures successful roll out of digital solutions across VFR and to customers.
• (20%) Digital projects reporting
  • Track and communicate project status to stakeholders (CEO, COO/HOIT and Regional Project Manager) on a weekly basis. Reporting progress to the VFR project STC.
  • Manage digital project issue risks during all project phases, flag escalate blockages and seek solutions in collaboration with all stakeholders.
  • Track digital projects expenditure and share the quarterly spend with relevant stakeholders.
  • Track digital projects KPIs post go live and ensure the business achieves the benefits highlighted in the business case.
  • Carry out project post implementation review 6 months after go live - document lessons and recommend enhancements.
• (5%) Spirituality
  • Supportive and exemplifying role model that upholds Christian Values and Principles. Regularly attend the staff spiritual and nurture activities.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, provide clear written and verbal communication and acquire and develop professional skills that benefit VisionFund.

Qualifications or requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT or in a field relevant to project management.

Good communication and presentation skills; fluency in English is an advantage

Experience needed

• Three years’ experience managing complex software implementations (preferably financial systems)
• Three years of general project management experience across multiple functions.
• Proven ability to self-manage and use conventional project management tools and techniques.

Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications

• Preferable Project management certifications in PMP, PRINCE, Business Analysis or Six Sigma
• Recent technical training on Project management.
• 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,
• Good knowledge in economic and financial topics,
• Be a good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Very good communication and marketing skills
• A mature, committed Christian

Working Environment / Conditions:

• Office environment: typical office based 60% and field 40%
• Travel: 80% Domestic/ 20% international travel is required.
• On call: (in the after normal working hours)

Our offer

VisionFund Rwanda is willing to offer you a competitive salary, challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, develop your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused and high performing environment

• (20%) VFR digital strategy and innovation
  • In charge of VFR digital strategy and road map
  • Work with SLT to map out the VFR digital strategy road map and plan for its evolution
  • Lead VFR digital innovation - identify areas of improvements, give and seek ideas on process improvement and follow through their implementation
  • Ensure that digitization translates to real benefits to VFR and its clients
• (30%) Digital project management
  • Planning, Organizing, Monitoring and control of project deliverables.
  • Leading and coordinating all project implementation activities while adhering to specifications, and time and cost estimates.
  • Project Documentation: Business case, Functional specification documents, Project plans (on smart sheets), Project Contracts, Business Process Documentation, updating of SOPS and policies relating to digital changes, training manuals, STC minutes, Post implementation reports.
• (25%) Change management
  • Ensures VFR staff are ready for change. Communicates the urgency to go digital across all our operations by year 2030. Breaks down the why, how and when of the digital strategy.
  • Ensures all internal and external customers are well trained and have what they need for a successful roll out.
  • Ensure that users properly test the digital solutions to ensure it meets business acceptance criteria for deployment.
  • In charge of the go to market strategy: Ensures successful roll out of digital solutions across VFR and to customers.
• (20%) Digital projects reporting
  • Track and communicate project status to stakeholders (CEO, COO/HOIT and Regional Project Manager) on a weekly basis. Reporting progress to the VFR project STC.
  • Manage digital project issue risks during all project phases, flag escalate blockages and seek solutions in collaboration with all stakeholders.
  • Track digital projects expenditure and share the quarterly spend with relevant stakeholders.
  • Track digital projects KPIs post go live and ensure the business achieves the benefits highlighted in the business case.
  • Carry out project post implementation review 6 months after go live - document lessons and recommend enhancements.
• (5%) Spirituality
  • Supportive and exemplifying role model that upholds Christian Values and Principles. Regularly attend the staff spiritual and nurture activities.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with all staff, provide clear written and verbal communication and acquire and develop professional skills that benefit VisionFund.

• Good communication and presentation skills
• Proven ability to self-manage and use conventional project management tools and techniques
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Good knowledge in economic and financial topics
• Good trainer, facilitator, mentor, and coach
• Very good communication and marketing skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or IT or in a field relevant to project management.
• Preferable Project management certifications in PMP, PRINCE, Business Analysis or Six Sigma
• Recent technical training on Project management.
• 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,
• A mature, committed Christian