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Deputy Managing Director

Rwanda Kolping Society (RKS)

The National Organization and project partner in Rwanda is Rwanda Kolping Society (RKS), which is a non- profit organization with headquarters in Kigali. The Kolping Society RKS contributes to the fight against poverty for socially and economically disadvantaged people in the project. This is done through the creation and development of self-help organization through which people are mobilized and empowered to carry out self-help projects.

With 6,594 members in 128 Kolping Families, the democratically structured membership organization has grown considerably since its foundation in 2008. Almost 90% of the population lives from subsistence farming. Since the start of the BMZ funding in 2017, savings and credit groups have been set up in practically all self-help groups and training measures to improve productivity have been introduced. The aim of the project in Rwanda is to empower smallholder households to improve their productivity, production and standard of living. In this way, the objective is to combat income poverty among the smallholder population, enabling them to permanently improve their productivity and tap into additional sources of income. As a result, the vulnerability of people is reduced and their resilience improved.

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Job Description – Deputy Managing Director

Reports to: Executive Director

Location: Kigali

About the Organization

RWANDA KOLPING SOCIETY is an membership organization NGO founded in 2008. Based in Rugazi agglomeration, Ruyenzi Cell, Runda Sector, Kamonyi District, Southern Province.

As the organization grows, we are committed to become a strong, financially sustainable, membership-based organization. 

Purpose of the Position

The Deputy Managing Director provides strategic and operational leadership in support of the Executive Director, helping to guide the organization's growth towards greater institutional effectiveness, financial sustainability, and long-term impact. The role leads the implementation of the Strategic Plan by strengthening organizational systems, governance, program quality, and staff capacity. Working closely with the Executive Director, the Deputy Managing Director promotes strategic thinking, organizational development, and effective partnerships to build a strong, accountable, and financially sustainable member-based organization. The position also provides strategic guidance and support to the Fundraising Officer in aligning resource mobilization efforts with the organization's mission and long-term objectives. The position requires regular travel to project locations, across the country to provide strategic leadership, strengthen organizational performance, and support program implementation. Occasional international travel may be required to attend conferences, donor meetings, or capacity-building events.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Executive Director in strategic and operational leadership.
  • Lead implementation of the Strategic Plan.
  • Strengthen governance, organizational systems, policies, and operational efficiency.
  • Ensure high-quality program implementation, monitoring, evaluation, and learning.
  • Support financial planning, budgeting, and organizational accountability.
  • Supervise, mentor, and build the capacity of staff.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with government, donors, NGOs, and community organizations.
  • Represent the organization in strategic forums when delegated.
  • Promote innovation, organizational learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with donor and organizational requirements.

Qualifications & Competencies

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Minimum 7 years' management experience in the NGO/development sector.
  • Strong strategic thinking and leadership skills.
  • Experience with community-based organizations, SHGs/SCGs, and rural development.
  • Knowledge of financial management and organizational development.
  • Excellent communication, partnership-building, and decision-making skills.
  • High integrity, accountability, adaptability, and professionalism.

How to Apply

Interested candidate should submit their application no later than 10th August 2026. Please click on the “Apply” button to complete your application.

Done on July 10, 2026

On behalf of Managing team :

Mrs MUJAWAMARIYA Dancille

RWANDA KOLPING SOCIETH

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