INTRODUCTION

Save the Children has been working in Rwanda since 1994 in partnership with the Government of Rwanda (GoR) and local stakeholders to promote a bright future for children. We have experience working in all 30 districts across the country. The main areas of focus are education, child protection, child rights governance, and health and nutrition in humanitarian and development contexts.

GENERAL BACKGROUND

Save the Children (SC) is the world’s largest independent child rights organization, underpinned by a vision of a world in which every child attains the right to survival, protection, development, and participation. Our mission to inspire breakthroughs in the way the world treats children, and to achieve immediate and lasting change in their lives. Save the Children implements both development and humanitarian assistance programs in Rwanda and Burundi.

ROLE PURPOSE: 

Kumwe Hub is an innovative finance and social investment arm of Save the Children International, born out of Rwanda and currently serving African Countries. We support the growth, success, and sustainability of local early-stage businesses and innovations that are having a positive impact on children, youth and families. 

We back these businesses through an array of technical and thematic support and investments. These include providing tailored advice to businesses on their operations and impact, coupled with access to affordable finance through low-cost loans, and returnable and seed capital grants.

By 2026, Kumwe Hub will impact 1M children across Africa through innovative finance.

To achieve this vision, we are seeking a passionate, creative and proactive Business Growth Facilitator to join our team and support the growth of child-impact driven businesses. If you are a catalyst for change and thrive in an entrepreneurial environment, we encourage you to apply by January 24, 2025.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

A Business Growth Facilitator is expected to possess a mix of practical business development experience, training and coaching expertise, and a wide range of soft skills that allow them to engage, mentor, and motivate individuals to reach their full potential.

Essential:

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in business development, client services, or a related field, ideally with a focus on social impact or child-centric enterprises.
• Strong relationship management, business planning, and coaching abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially MS Excel and Word.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• A high level of perseverance, integrity, and initiative.
• Languages: Fluency in English and Kinyarwanda is required. French is a plus.
• Experience designing and facilitating business training delivery. Effective presentation and training skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences.
• Proficient in using digital tools and resources for curriculum development, training, and virtual coaching (e.g., Zoom, Google Classroom, educational apps).
• Demonstrates perseverance, integrity, and critical thinking.
• Exhibits personal drive, initiative, and learning agility.
• Legal authorization to work in Rwanda.
• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

QUALIFICATIONS

•  Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

Business Development Support:

• Identify and engage child-impact driven businesses aligned with our mission.
• Assess businesses to understand their needs and market potential.
• Conduct regular site visits to evaluate business needs and opportunities.
• Offer strategic guidance to entrepreneurs for sustainable growth.
• Provide advice on financing products.
• Assist entrepreneurs in preparing for financing or investment opportunities.
• Maintain accurate client information using project management tools.
• Coordinate service delivery and schedule for entrepreneur engagements.
• Monitor and report progress on client work and deliverables.
• Support investment team with applications and due diligence processes.
• Conduct the investor readiness for the entrepreneurs to access funding.

Curriculum Development:

• Review and advise the Kumwe Hub’s team on necessary changes to the training modules.
• Improve and create comprehensive training modules covering Business development and Management topics, with a special focus on Rwanda and the regional context.

Training:

• Manage and conduct training sessions for enrolled clients.
• Utilize diverse training methods, adapting as necessary.
• Coordinate training logistics and activities in collaboration with Program teams.
• Deliver training using Kumwe Hub packages as needed.
• Prepare training reports and update online documentation.
• Ensure high attendance through effective mobilization and follow-up.

Administration & Reporting:

• Cultivate positive relationships with relevant partners and local authorities.
• Manage all necessary internal administration and compliance processes.
• Support in Impact surveys and data collection efforts for impact assessment.
• Submit timely weekly and monthly program reports to supervisor.
• Communicate program details to clients as required.
• Inform management of any challenges faced by clients during implementation.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall goals of the organisation.

Application Link

Deadline: 04th jun 2025

CHILD SAFEGUARDING

This position is Child Safeguarding Level 3: the post holder will have contact with children and/or young people either frequently (e.g. once a week or more) or intensively (e.g. four days in one month or more or overnight) because they work country programs; or are visiting country programs; or because they are responsible for implementing the police checking/vetting process staff.

ANTI-HARASSMENT POLICY

We are committed to ensuring a safe working environment for all those who work for us and for all those who come into contact with our staff and representatives, including children and members of the communities with whom we work.

SCI takes a zero-tolerance approach to sexual harassment and any other conduct that is discriminatory or disrespectful to others.

We need to keep children safe, so our selection process reflects our commitment to the protection of children from abuse.

*Note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. *

*Disclaimer: Save the Children International does not charge any kind of fee at whichever stage of the recruitment process.