Regional Manager

Job Description

Position: Regional Manager
Location: Nyanza District, Rwanda
Reports to: Program Manager
Employment Type: Regular/Fixed-Term
Salary: Negotiable

About BRAC International

BRAC is the world’s largest development organization, dedicated to poverty alleviation and the empowerment of the poor. Established in 1972 in Bangladesh, BRAC operates in 16 countries across Asia and Africa, creating opportunities through integrated development programs in microfinance, education, agriculture, health, legal aid, community empowerment, and more.

BRAC Rwanda Microfinance Company PLC, registered in 2018, is licensed by the National Bank of Rwanda to provide microfinance and other financial services.

Role Overview

The Regional Manager will lead and manage BRAC operations in the Nyanza District, overseeing program delivery, staff development, financial management, and stakeholder engagement. This role ensures high-quality implementation of multi-sectoral, youth-focused programs while maintaining BRAC’s standards, values, and safeguarding policies.

Key Responsibilities

1. Program Management

• Oversee quality delivery of field programs and core business processes.
• Ensure program compliance with BRAC and project SOPs.
• Monitor Budget Variance Analysis (BVA) monthly and ensure timely, cost-effective implementation of grant activities.
• Organize and facilitate regular team meetings to track progress and resolve issues.
• Ensure timely and high-quality reporting to donors and stakeholders.
• Promote community participation in program design, monitoring, and evaluation.

2. People Management

• Work with HR to ensure policies are understood and followed.
• Lead performance management processes and build staff capacity through training, coaching, and mentoring.
• Create a motivating work environment that encourages teamwork, learning, and accountability.

3. Financial and Grant Oversight

• Serve as the area’s overall budget holder, ensuring rigorous financial monitoring.
• Enforce adherence to BRAC and donor financial guidelines.
• Monitor project expenditures and align with forecasts and grant requirements.
• Support budget planning and ensure grant compliance throughout the project cycle.

4. Partnerships and Representation

• Build strategic partnerships with local government, NGOs, and donors.
• Represent BRAC in field-level coordination meetings (e.g., UN clusters, NGO forums).
• Ensure local civil society organizations are supported and engaged meaningfully.
• Promote understanding and adherence to BRAC policies among partners.
  

5. Safeguarding

• Uphold and promote BRAC’s safeguarding policies to ensure the safety and well-being of all staff and program participants.
• Act as a point of contact for safeguarding issues and support reporting procedures.

Qualifications and Experience

Education:

• Bachelor’s or Postgraduate degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, Rural Development, Community Development, Education, Agriculture, Economics, or a related field.
  

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of management experience in an international NGO setting.
• Strong background in field operations, financial management, and grant oversight.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams in complex, multicultural environments.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of development and humanitarian sectors.
• Proven project and budget management skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilities.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to analyze information and make data-informed decisions.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Commitment to BRAC’s values of Integrity, Innovation, Inclusiveness, and Effectiveness.

Why Join BRAC?

At BRAC, you will be part of a global movement committed to transforming lives. We offer a dynamic and inclusive work environment where your contributions make a lasting impact. As a mission-driven organization rooted in the Global South, we bring local knowledge, global expertise, and a people-centered approach to every initiative.

Application Guidelines

Send your Resume, a signed Cover Letter (max 250 words), and relevant certificates (all in one PDF) to:
📧 bracrwandarecruitment@gmail.com
📌 Subject: Regional Manager – Nyanza

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Recruitment is on a rolling basis.

Safeguarding Commitment

BRAC is committed to protecting all individuals—especially children, youth, and vulnerable adults—from abuse, neglect, harassment, and exploitation. All staff must comply with BRAC’s safeguarding policies and undergo extensive background checks.

Equal Opportunity Employer

BRAC International is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from women, people with disabilities, and underrepresented groups.