Background

Youth for Christ/Rwanda is a missionary movement entrusted with a global vision and committed to a mission of youth evangelism, discipleship, social involvement and leadership development.

In its Strategies, Youth for Christ reaches the youth through Education and thus started and owns Kigali Christian School operating in three campuses Kigali, Rwamagana and Gicumbi.

It is against this back ground that Youth for Christ Rwanda wishes to recruit a Human Resources manager for the institution.

Position Overview

The Human Resources Manager provides overall leadership and strategic oversight of all human resource functions within YFC/Rwanda. Reporting to the Director of Administration and Finance (DAF), the HR Manager ensures effective management of recruitment, performance, staff development, welfare, payroll, and compliance with labor laws and organizational policies.

While employed under the Kigali Christian Schools (KCS) payroll, the HR Manager serves all YFC/Rwanda departments, schools, and programs: ensuring consistency, fairness, and alignment with YFC's Christian mission and values.

Qualifications and Experience

• A mature Christian with a strong commitment to YFC's mission and values.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (HR option), Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in HR management, preferably in a nonprofit or educational institution.
• In-depth knowledge of Rwandan labor laws, HR policies, and best practices.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Proven experience in payroll management, performance systems, and HR compliance.
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications.
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and attention to detail.

• Provide strategic leadership in the development and implementation of HR strategies, systems, and policies.
• Support transparent and compliant recruitment and selection processes.
• Supervise payroll preparation and ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries and statutory deductions.
• Lead staff performance management and facilitate professional development and capacity-building programs.
• Promote a healthy, Christ-centered organizational culture, ensuring staff welfare and effective employee relations.
• Ensure full compliance with Rwanda labor laws, HR policies, and YFC/Rwanda's Code of Conduct.
• Prepare HR reports and provide strategic input to the leadership team to support sound decision-making.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Proficiency in HR software and Microsoft Office applications
• High ethical standards, confidentiality, and attention to detail
• In-depth knowledge of Rwandan labor laws, HR policies, and best practices

• A mature Christian with a strong commitment to YFC's mission and values
• Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration (HR option), Master's degree preferred
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in HR management, preferably in a nonprofit or educational institution