Equity Bank is one of the region’s leading Banks whose purpose is to transform the lives and livelihoods of the people of Africa socially and economically by availing them modern, inclusive nancial services that maximize their opportunities. With a strong footprint in Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda; DRC and South Sudan, Equity Bank is now home to nearly 8 million customers - the largest customer base in Africa. Currently the Bank is seeking additional talent to serve in the role outlined below.

ENTERPRISE PROJECT MANAGEMENT SENIOR OFFICER (EPMO SENIOR OFFICER)

Job Summary

The EPMO Senior Officer will be responsible for providing support to project managers by ensuring the smooth execution of projects, maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, and complying with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Provide administrative support to project managers in planning and executing projects.
• Maintain project schedules and assist in tracking project progress
• Develop and maintain project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and meeting minutes
• Provide support to project team members and ensure that projects documentations are accurate and up to date.
• Facilitate communication between project team members and stakeholders.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, vendors, and internal departments.
• Organize and manage project steering committee
• Prepare project reports from dierent stakeholders
• Track and follow-up on project risks and issues, internal and external audit recommendations, and any other regulatory or international bodies findings
• Onboard all projects in provided solution
• Follow-up on project resource allocation and logistics
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the project manager.

Qualification, Experience, Skills and Attributes

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant eld such as business administration, nance, or project management.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in project management, preferably in the banking industry.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Proven ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Familiarity with banking industry regulations and compliance requirements.
• Familiarity with project management software such as Microsoft Project or Smartsheet.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Eagerness to learn and grow in the eld of project management
• PMP certication is a plus, but not required for this entry-level position.

Only applicants who meet the above criteria and are not undergoing any disciplinary process will be considered.

If you meet the above requirements, submit your application quoting the job opportunity you are applying for to the email address below by 09/01/2025.

Please include detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of the relevant certicates, testimonials, and daytime telephone contact and email address.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Email to: jobsrwanda@equitybank.co.rw

Equity Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We value the diversity of individuals, ideas, perspectives, insights, values and what they bring to the workplace.