Project Manager – Digital Public Infrastructure
Project Manager – Digital Public Infrastructure
About The Job
ABOUT ACCESS TO FINANCE RWANDA (AFR)
Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is a Rwandan not-for-profit company established in 2010 to promote financial inclusion and financial sector development in Rwanda. AFR is currently funded by Sweden, The Mastercard Foundation, Jersey Overseas Aid, Global Impact.
It is part of the broader Financial Sector Deepening (FSD) Network in Africa that seeks to create a transformative impact on ending poverty by supporting efforts to improve financial inclusion and financial sector development by helping policymakers, regulators, financial service providers and markets drive more inclusive and sustainable economic growth. AFR supports the removal of systemic barriers that hinder access to and use of financial services by low-income people, particularly the rural poor, women, youth and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), and supports the development and provision of financial services including savings, credit, insurance, investment, payments, and remittances.
AFR is a gender-intentional organization, having mainstreamed gender across all programming. It is guided by the Market System Development (MSD) approach recognizing that efforts to increase financial inclusion and financial sector development must be market-led, profitable and sustainable.
ABOUT THE PROJECT
The Government of Rwanda, through the Ministry of ICT and Innovation (MINICT) and the Rwanda Information Society Authority (RISA) is committed to positioning the country as a regional leader in digital transformation and innovation. Building on this momentum, Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) are partnering with Rwanda information Society (RISA) to accelerate the development of Rwanda’s DPI ecosystem through the project “Facilitating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Rwanda”.
This initiative aligns with RISA’s commitment to advancing Rwanda’s vision 2050 of harnessing the power of digital technologies to transform the nation’s socio-economic landscape and ensure that the benefits of digitization are accessible to all Rwandans.
AFR is seeking two (2) qualified candidates for the position of Project Manager to support project management and stakeholder engagement for the "Facilitating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in Rwanda" project.
Specific Skills
- At least five years of relevant experience in digital financial services or digital economy projects.
- Experience in project management, stakeholder engagement, and policy implementation.
- Experience working with projects impacting the public at large
- Have worked with relevant Government Agencies and Private Sector Players in Rwanda
- Project management certification and experience with agile methodologies is a plus.
- Fluency in English is required.
- Understanding of the digital financial sector and emerging technologies.
- Resourcefulness and strong problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams and stakeholders.
- Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and rule enforcement.
- Strategic thinking and ability to suggest innovative improvements to processes.
- Familiarity with customer-centric approaches to platform development is a plus.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and facilitation skills.
- High degree of professionalism, ethical sensitivity, and discretion.
- Works well in a start-up environment, with an evolving team and structure.
- Ability to work effectively in teams and with key public and private sector actors at all levels of seniority.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Project Management & Implementation
- Support the design and implementation of DPI use cases and the establishment of the Center of Excellence for DPI.
- Ensure the interventions are executed on time, within scope, within the budget, and aligned with AFR strategic objectives.
- Ensure the interventions are executed on time, within scope, within the budget, and aligned with AFR strategic objectives.
- Stakeholder Engagement & Coordination
- Collaborate with government institutions, financial service providers, the Private Sector Federation, and other key stakeholders.
- Contribute to stakeholder mapping for Digital Financial Services & Market Infrastructure (DFSMI) to align initiatives with stakeholder needs.
- Facilitate partnerships between public and private sector entities to drive DPI adoption.
- Represent AFR in relevant forums to stay updated on DFS sector trends and contribute to thought leadership.
- Results measurement, Reporting & Financial Management
- Track project progress and provide regular updates to AFR leadership and partners.
- Participate in monitoring, evaluation, and learning activities, ensuring that learning from projects is fully utilized to maximize impact; contribute towards positioning AFR as a center of knowledge and learning in financial sector development.
- Support the development of work plans, budgets, cash flow forecasts, and fund utilization tracking.
- Prepare and submit weekly, monthly, and quarterly technical and financial reports, as required by the AFR.
- Technical Expertise & Capacity Building
- Provide specialized technical support on digital financial services (DFS), with a focus on their impact on economic growth and financial inclusion.
- Assist the Head of DFS & Market Infrastructure in designing, implementing, and monitoring strategic work plans to drive sector development and innovation.
- Risk Management & Compliance
- Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
- Ensure compliance with AFR policies, regulatory requirements, and best practices.
- Other Duties
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the line manager.
Educational Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, Economics, Technology & Digital Innovation, or a related field.
Job Location
Apply To
- All qualified applicants should submit their applications to recruitment@hcsolutions.rw by the 2 nd of May 2025 at 5.30pm Central African Time (CAT) clearly indicating in the Subject line: Application of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) Project manager position.
- The application should contain a Resume with an e-mail address, daytime telephone contact, qualifications, achievements, experience, and names & addresses of three professional referees together with a cover letter (maximum 2 pages) summarizing why you consider yourself particularly well suited for the position. Do not attach any other documents at this point.
- All applications will be selected on merit and only shortlisted candidates will be invited for written tests and interviews. For any questions regarding the application process please contact info@afr.rw during working hours only from 8:00AM to 5:30PM.
- Key Notes:
- This position is open to Rwandan national candidates only.
- Qualified Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply.