Time Commitment: 1 FTE
Contract type: Fixed Term contract for 12 months (with potential for role to become permanent)
Gross Monthly Salary: RWF 9,166,667 (RWF 110,000,000 annually)
Deadline to apply: 30th September 5pm CAT
Start date: TBC
Location: Rwanda
Rolling interviews: We will regularly review applications and conduct interviews throughout this period
Note: As this role has rolling interviews, if we find the right person before the close date we may close the role early.
What we're looking for
A strategic leader, ecosystem builder, and powerhouse connector who can drive Brink’s presence and impact in Rwanda. You’ll be the force behind our growing work here, shaping our country strategy, nurturing key relationships, and steering delivery across our programmes.
You’ll be the face of Brink Rwanda, from government engagement to funder relationships, and lead efforts to position us as a bold, credible, and collaborative innovation partner in the region.
What you'll be doing
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Lead Brink Rwanda: Own and implement our Rwanda strategy across programmes, partnerships, and operations. Owning delivery of work on our programmes in Rwanda; Hanga SRH, GoMuhazi and Isano Lodge. Liaison and ownership of client relationships and defining roles within the teams.
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Support Brink projects: Support other innovation projects across Brink Group as needed, and depending on your skills.
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Grow our network: Build and nurture relationships across government, funders, innovators, and ecosystem players.
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Host flagship events: Run Innovation Dinners and other events to strengthen our convening power and grow our pipeline.
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Support team growth: Support and grow the local Brink team, ensuring they have what they need to thrive and deliver.Interpersonal skills.
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Champion Brink & Behavioral Innovation: Represent Brink in national and regional conversations on innovation and social impact, as well as sector specific events on education, health and climate.
If we find the right candidate, our ambition is for this role to transition to a full time employee of Brink and take over as the Managing Director, overseeing Brink Rwanda Ltd – ensuring smooth legal, financial, and operational delivery in line with local law.
You'll thrive if you...
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Are a strategic thinker with experience leading teams, programmes, or organisations in the innovation or social impact space.
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Understand innovation methodology, venture building and collectives.
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Have strong networks in Rwanda and know how to build trust with diverse partners – from funders to government stakeholders.
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Love convening, public speaking and developing new relationships.
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Are operationally savvy and can confidently manage compliance, finances, and delivery.
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Are excited to help grow something new, are ready to roll up your sleeves and never consider something “below your pay grade”.
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Care about making innovation more inclusive, locally grounded, and globally connected.
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