VisionFund Rwanda is inviting applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). The successful candidate will lead the institution’s strategic direction, financial sustainability, organizational transformation and operational performance.
VisionFund Rwanda is part of a Christian, mission-driven microfinance network focused on supporting vulnerable families and communities through financial and livelihood solutions. Its services include microloans, savings programmes, microinsurance, training and education.
The organization works with caregivers and low-income clients, particularly in vulnerable and rural communities, to help families build sustainable livelihoods, create income opportunities and improve their economic well-being.
About the Position
The Chief Executive Officer will provide strategic, financial, operational and transformational leadership to VisionFund Rwanda.
The role aims to transform the institution into a high-performing, commercially driven, customer-focused and sustainable deposit-taking microfinance institution while preserving its Christian values and development mission.
The CEO will be responsible for achieving sustainable portfolio growth, mobilizing customer deposits, improving profitability, strengthening institutional resilience and ensuring operational excellence.
A major priority will be moving the organization from a traditional NGO-oriented mindset towards a performance-driven financial institution that balances financial results with social impact.
The CEO will also work closely with the Board, regulators, VisionFund International, World Vision Rwanda and other stakeholders to strengthen the institution’s position as a leading inclusive financial services provider.
Critical Success Factors
The successful candidate will be expected to:
- Lead the cultural transformation of VisionFund Rwanda into a commercially disciplined and high-performing financial institution.
- Transform the institution into a deposit-led microfinance organization by increasing customer deposits and reducing the cost of capital.
- Drive sustainable portfolio growth and productivity improvements to achieve break-even and long-term profitability.
Key Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership and Organizational Transformation
- Provide Christ-centred leadership in transforming VisionFund Rwanda into a commercially driven and high-performing deposit-taking microfinance institution.
- Maintain the organization’s Christian mission and development impact.
- Promote accountability, performance, customer-centricity, innovation and commercial discipline.
- Establish a strong organizational culture aligned with VisionFund and World Vision’s vision, mission and core values.
2. Deposit Mobilization and Funding Optimization
- Build a strong deposit base and position the institution as a deposit-led microfinance organization.
- Increase low-cost customer deposits.
- Diversify funding sources and strengthen local financing partnerships.
- Reduce the institution’s overall cost of capital.
3. Financial Sustainability and Profitability
- Achieve and maintain break-even and profitability.
- Drive disciplined portfolio growth and operational efficiency.
- Strengthen financial management and balance sheet resilience.
- Maintain healthy capital, liquidity and portfolio quality indicators.
4. Governance, Risk Management and Stakeholder Engagement
- Ensure effective corporate governance and regulatory compliance.
- Strengthen enterprise risk management and internal controls.
- Maintain high portfolio quality and institutional resilience.
- Develop strong working relationships with the Board, regulators, donors, investors, VisionFund International and World Vision Rwanda.
5. Business Growth, Productivity and Operational Excellence
- Drive sustainable loan portfolio growth.
- Improve staff productivity and customer experience.
- Optimize operational processes and service delivery.
- Promote digital transformation and innovation to improve institutional efficiency and outreach.
6. Leadership, Team Development and Organizational Well-being
- Provide guidance and support to management teams and employees.
- Promote personal, professional and spiritual development.
- Encourage servant leadership and a strong service culture.
- Provide feedback, coaching and mentorship to direct reports.
- Build a high-performing team and encourage innovation, continuous learning and collaboration.
- Promote psychological safety, allowing employees to express opinions and raise concerns freely.
7. World Vision Integration and Impact Enhancement
- Strengthen strategic collaboration with World Vision Rwanda.
- Expand outreach to vulnerable communities.
- Leverage community platforms to support customer acquisition and service delivery.
- Develop integrated solutions that promote financial inclusion and household resilience.
8. Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building
- Strengthen the recruitment and retention of senior and middle management staff.
- Ensure effective staff development and succession planning.
- Establish and maintain performance management systems at all organizational levels.
9. Policy Development and Compliance
- Develop and implement institutional guidelines, procedures and internal regulations.
- Ensure organizational policies are consistent with Board-approved, VisionFund International and industry regulatory requirements.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Applicants should possess the following qualifications and professional experience:
Academic Qualifications
- A Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Finance, Economics, Banking, Accounting, Development Finance or a related field.
- A Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Banking, Business Administration, Economics or a relevant discipline.
- Professional qualifications such as CPA, ACCA, CFA, CIMA or Chartered Banker will be an added advantage.
Professional Experience
- At least 10–15 years of progressive leadership experience in banking, microfinance or other regulated financial services institutions.
- At least five years in a senior executive leadership position.
- Proven experience leading organizational transformation, cultural change, business growth and performance improvement.
- Strong understanding of microfinance, banking, deposit-taking institutions, financial inclusion and financial services regulation.
- Demonstrated experience in corporate governance, risk management and regulatory compliance.
- Proven success in driving portfolio growth, profitability and operational excellence.
- Strong experience in deposit mobilization, liability generation, funding diversification and balance sheet management.
- Experience transforming financial institutions into commercially focused and customer-centric organizations.
- Ability to establish and manage strategic relationships with regulators, donors, investors, lenders and development finance institutions.
- Experience balancing financial sustainability with social impact objectives is highly desirable.
- Experience working with international development organizations or faith-based institutions, including World Vision, will be an added advantage.
Work Environment and Travel Requirements
The position involves both office-based responsibilities and frequent field travel.
- Approximately 50% of working time will be spent travelling within Rwanda and 50% at the head office.
- The preferred travel arrangement is 90% domestic and 10% international travel.
- The CEO may be required to work outside normal working hours when necessary.
- International applicants who are not local staff must obtain the required Rwanda work permit and regulatory approvals.
- Appointment is subject to the relevant local regulatory approval and VisionFund International approval for the CEO’s role as a member of the MFI Board.
Contract Type
The position is offered under a Local – Fixed Term Employee contract.
Application Deadline: 30 November 2026
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