Digital Project Manager

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‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

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 create 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.

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy.

Digital Project Manager

Reporting to Director of Operations

Work location: Head Office/Nyarutarama

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 oversee the digital projects life cycle from pre-project to closure.

Type of the contract: Fixed term contract: 2 years

Major Responsibilities:

Education/Experience

• 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

• Three years’ experience managing complex software implementations (preferably financial systems)
• Three years of general project management experience across multiple functions.
• Proven ability to self-oversee 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 oversee 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, create your expertise by working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused and high performing environment

How to apply

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to the following link Search for Jobs All Candidates should apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will not be considered.

 If the aforementioned positions speak to you, carefully complete the pre-screen questionnaire and attach your Application letter together with detailed and updated CV via above mentioned Link by or before 19th September 2026.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no applications will be accepted through this email).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.