Country Director, Rwanda Sg

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Country Director, Rwanda SG
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Role Description
Application deadline: July 19, 2026
The Rwanda CD has full responsibility to ensure a sustainable and growing high-impact SGM (savings group ministry), manage HOPE’s partnerships in Rwanda, and ensure that Spiritual Integration and Christian witness are core elements of the SGM program. Working in conjunction with the RD, the CD has responsibility to set goals, ensure that appropriate resources are in place, and achieve or exceed these goals, leading to the overall realization of the mission of the HOPE Rwanda program.

• Location: Kigali, Rwanda,
• Level: Senior Professional
• Type: Full-time
• Department: Savings Group Programs
• Reports to: Regional Director (RD), East Africa
• Position supervises: Spiritual Integration Coordinator, Trips and Events Facilitator, Operations Manager, and Finance and Administration Manager
  

Responsibilities

• Promote and contribute to the fulfillment of HOPE International’s mission and vision.
• Mission and Objectives
• Achieve or exceed the annual goals for Rwanda SGM within the approved expense budget, as agreed through the annual planning process and approved by the HOPE Board.
• Ensure Rwanda SGM operations comply with HOPE’s SGM Operations Manual.
• Relationship Management
• Oversee and proactively manage current and new partner relationships between HOPE and partners in Rwanda to support program growth and sustainability.
• Lead the identification, selection, and evaluation of potential ministry partners, including feasibility review with the RDs and CSU SG Operations team. Ensure MOUs with new and existing church partners are reviewed, updated, signed, and active in consultation with the RD.
• Provide programmatic support to program staff through high level oversight as well as hands on training, assessment, certification, motivation, guidance, and logistics support.
• Spiritual Integration and Christian Witness
• Develop and implement a spiritual integration plan for the Rwanda program with clear goals and metrics to measure progress.
• Establish devotion and prayer plans among staff associated with the HOPE SG program to maintain focus on the program’s Christ-centered mission and promote spiritual growth among staff, group members, and other associated parties.
• Ensure a healthy spiritual balance within your family, work, and church life through the adoption of Biblical, personal, and spiritual disciplines.
• Contribute to bearing witness to Christ and His Kingdom through who we are, how we work and how we serve the church.
• Engage actively in bi-weekly devotions, monthly meetings, and quarterly retreats for HOPE staff to maintain focus on the program’s Christ-centered mission and to foster spiritual growth among HOPE staff and partners.
• Planning
• Develop five-year strategic plans, annual business plans, annual budgets, and mid-term reforecasts for SGM program growth, and submit them to the RD and CSU-SGM leadership for approval.
• Ensure that church partners complete a Ministry Funding Proposal (MFP) for any new ministry activities each year as part of the budget planning process.
• Collaborate with HOPE’s RD and CSU SGM team to ensure Rwanda SGM follows HOPE’s SGM expectations and industry standards.
• Set appropriate performance and social metrics and targets for achievement.
• Provide correction, guidance, and support when and where the program deviates from the approved methodology; and
• Establish and implement a strategy for sourcing the appropriate resources (people, financial, etc.) needed to achieve the goals outlined within the program’s plan. This should include the creation of a program budget to be submitted to HOPE during its annual budgeting process.
• Financial Management
• Adhere to the approved Financial Manual for all financial management related to HOPE Rwanda and the church partnerships’ activities.
• Submit requests for funding to HOPE in a timely manner with appropriate back up to ensure resources are made available at the appropriate time.
• Review and approve church partner Quarterly Action Plans (QAPs), transfer funds in a timely manner, and ensure program goals are achieved within the approved budget.
• Human Resource Management
• The CD is ultimately responsible for all human resources management activities for HOPE head office staff including but not limited to performance reviews, negotiating and approving employment contracts, and approving changes in HR policies.
• Ensure that highly passionate and skilled employees are recruited, retained, and motivated.
• Develop and implement workforce planning strategies to ensure adequate staffing levels and skills for current and future needs.
• Conduct an annual succession planning exercise to identify and develop successors for key leadership and critical roles.
• Conduct annual compensation review to ensure fairness, competitiveness, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Hold regular staff meetings with HOPE Rwanda head office staff and church partner staff, as needed.
• Reporting
• Provide support to the church partnerships by assisting in the continued development and Implementation of a set reporting format for SGM activities.
• Ensure that HOPE and the church partners’ reporting deadlines and standards are met as set out in the reporting requirements
• Provide reports as needed for donors, auditors, and other parties; and
• Meet regularly and provide updates to the RD to review status of progress toward goals and to address issues.
• Systems, Assets and Risk Management
• Establish systems and standard operating processes and procedures for the operational management of HOPE Rwanda which ensure that risk for the organization is minimized.
• Ensure systems are in place or are developed to review, expose, report, and eliminate areas of risk within the organization; and
• Ensure that HOPE Rwanda’s assets are secure and well-maintained
• Governance
• Ensure HOPE Rwanda SGM complies with local labor, entity registration, and tax laws, including all required legal, registration, and tax documentation.
• Manage HI Rwanda as an entity recognized, registered, and compliant under the appropriate laws of Rwanda.
• Complete all required processes and documentation to ensure HOPE Rwanda is properly registered and remains legally compliant with Government of Rwanda laws.
• HOPE International Network Representative
• Represent HOPE’s various interests and potential partnerships within Rwanda by proactively developing relationships with like-minded Christ centered organizations and pursuing existing relationships that may result in mutually beneficial partnerships.
• Show hospitality to visitors from the HOPE network or related parties by creating timely itineraries, overseeing ground logistics, and representing HOPE and its mission clearly in visitor communications.
• Attend HOPE’s Annual Leadership Summit at the discretion of the Senior Director of the Savings Group Ministry to facilitate lateral learning and relationship building among the programs within HOPE’s network.
• Other Duties
• Perform other duties as requested by the Regional Director (RD) or CSU.
  

Qualifications

• Personal confession of Christian faith, active engagement in a local church, and passionate commitment to the mission and vision of HOPE International.
• Demonstrated experience at the senior leadership level in international development work or a minimum of 5 years of successful business experience at a senior management level; A minimum of two years of experience in international development work. Experience in managing and developing savings groups an added advantage.
• Skilled leader, with a strong understanding of workplace relationships, excellent church relations, and the ability to relate to and effectively motivate staff
• Fluent in English, Kinyarwanda, and French
• Excellent written, verbal and computer-based communication skills
• Passionate to help people that have been brought low by poverty or other circumstances to regain hope, dignity, and the ability to support themselves and their families
• Highly flexible and resourceful
• Experience working cross-culturally and a high degree of cultural intelligence
• Assertive self-starter with demonstrated ability to work independently and in collaboration with a team
• Qualifying degree in Project Management, Social Development, Business Administration, International Development or relevant field of study
• Experience in microfinance programs, banking, or savings groups is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated local experience in and understanding of the country of Rwanda
  

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For All Positions, HOPE Is Seeking:
The HEART of a missionary — a passion for growing in your relationship with Christ and helping others know and follow Him
The MIND of a businessperson — skills in management, finance, accounting, systems, communication, etc.
The SOUL of a development worker — the mentality of equipping people to help themselves
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HOPE's hiring process
This guide will help you to understand where you are in the process and what to expect next.

• PRAYER
  

We start each posting with prayer that God would prepare and lead the right person to this position and that we would make a wise choice.

• COMMITTEE
  

A small group of relevant people connected to the open position is formed to discuss the needs and requirements.

• POST & REVIEW
  

The job description is posted, and we review all applicant resumes.

• SCREEN & INVITE
  

We review and screen candidates for skill, culture, and mission fit and then invite them to an initial interview.

• SECOND INTERVIEW
  

We will then pass along qualified candidates to the hiring manager for a second-round phone interview.

• FACE to FACE
  

We will select several top candidates to bring in for face-to-face interviews.
At that point we will make a decision. Our process typically takes about 120 days but of course varies depending on the role and candidate pool.
HOPE's hiring process
This guide will help you to understand where you are in the process and what to expect next.

• PRAYER
  

We start each posting with prayer that God would prepare and lead the right person to this position and that we would make a wise choice.

• POST & REVIEW
  

The job description is posted, and we review all applicant resumes.

• SCREEN & INVITE
  

We review and screen candidates for skill, culture, and mission fit and then invite them to an initial interview.

• SECOND INTERVIEW
  

We will then pass along qualified candidates to the hiring manager for a second-round phone interview.

• DECISION
  

At that point we will make a decision.
HOPE's hiring process
This guide will help you to understand where you are in the process and what to expect next.

• PRAYER
  

We start each posting with prayer that God would prepare and lead the right person to this position and that we would make a wise choice.

• COMMITTEE
  

A small group of relevant people connected to the open position is formed to discuss the needs and requirements.

• POST & REVIEW
  

The job description is posted, and we review all applicant resumes.

• SCREEN & INVITE
  

We review and screen candidates for skill, culture, and mission fit and then invite them to an initial interview.

• SECOND INTERVIEW
  

We will then pass along qualified candidates to the hiring manager for a second-round phone interview.

• DECISION
  

At that point we will make a decision. Our process typically takes about 120 days but of course varies depending on the role and candidate pool.
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Details & eligibility
Key dates
Key dates: The openings for HOPE's summer internship program are posted in the fall and applications are typically accepted through mid-January. The summer term for internships is late May through mid-August. Many fellowship openings also begin around late May and will continue beyond mid-August, but fellowships could also be posted and begin at any time of year.
Eligibility
Undergraduate students who have completed at least their sophomore year by the start of the internship, recent graduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply for internships. Recent graduates, graduate students, and business professionals are eligible to apply for fellowships.
Spring and fall fellowship applications are considered on a rolling basis.
Interviews
Individuals being considered for a position will have a preliminary pre-recorded interview and then secondary interviews over the phone or Microsoft Teams.
Wages & Housing
HOPE International offers a stipend to offset the expense of rent during the internship/fellowship. Interns and fellows receive a stipend of $500/month. HOPE may provide interns and fellows with fundraising resources if necessary.
Early decision
Applicants requiring an earlier decision date should state such in their application. Although HOPE will try to grant these requests, the candidate will be competing against an unknown candidate pool, which lessens the likelihood of a favorable decision.
Work schedule
Full-time interns and fellows work 32-hour weeks (8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. with an hour for lunch) and are given Friday off. Because HOPE interns and fellows work a shortened week, there may be opportunities for them to seek weekend employment to help cover expenses. Work schedules vary for interns and fellows based overseas. Internships with HOPE should span a minimum of 10 weeks and can be extended up to a total of nine months per the acceptance of the supervisor. Fellowships are typically 6- to 12-month positions.
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Why is HOPE International in Lancaster, PA?
HOPE Was Founded In Lancaster In 1997 By Jeff Rutt, a Local Home Builder. A Vibrant City Of Approximately 60,000 People, Lancaster Has Something For Everyone. Here Are The Top 10 Reasons We Love Lancaster:

• Named by Forbes as one of the 10 coolest cities to visit in the U.S.
• Close to Baltimore, Philadelphia, D.C., and New York—but without the high cost of living
• Great shopping and a vibrant local food scene
• Home of the country’s oldest continuously operating farmers’ market
• Regular events like First Friday, free concerts in Long’s Park, and more
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• Downtown Lancaster is unique and authentic
• Summer evenings cheering on our very own minor league baseball team
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What does a typical day look like?
There is no typical day at HOPE! Daily responsibilities will depend on your role, but there are some things that you can count on if you are a domestic staff member: staff prayer times on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays; staff devotions on Tuesdays; and staff meetings every other Thursday. These are times that domestic staff get together and intentionally study the Word, pray, celebrate, and hold one another accountable. We look forward to these times of building relationships with each other and with the Lord.
What do staff members say is their favorite thing about working at HOPE?
If you ask different people this question, you’ll get different responses. Many people cite their passion for HOPE’s mission to alleviate both physical and spiritual poverty. Some love HOPE because they get to make an impact for the Lord while using their gifts and abilities. Others love the culture. Often, people say their favorite thing about HOPE is that they get to pray and worship with colleagues. Many love to see the pride on the faces of those we serve when they use their gifts and passions to provide for their families and communities. It varies, but everyone has a long list of things that bring them back to work each day!
What is the interview process like?
HOPE’s interview process is extremely collaborative. We begin by screening resumes. The next step is an initial phone interview with human resources. Candidates who move beyond the initial phone screen will interview over the phone again, this time with the hiring manager. There is sometimes a third phone screen with an executive team member, and finalists are brought to Lancaster to interview in person with the search committee. Our goal is to complete each hiring process within 120 days.
This process may vary for international roles.
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After you enter your resume and cover letter into our applicant tracking system, you will receive an email indicating that we have received your materials. You will be emailed again with any relevant information regarding your application. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to answer individual phone calls or email requests for status updates.
How should I apply?
First, check out HOPE’s open positions. If there are any roles that could be a fit, please click on the open position and click on the “apply now” button. You will be directed to enter your resume and cover letter into our applicant tracking system. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to answer individual phone calls or email requests for status updates.
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Applicant FAQs
What is the difference between an internship and a fellowship?
Internships are semester-based positions for undergraduate and graduate students of all disciplines. Fellowships are 6-12 month positions for recent college graduates, experienced graduate students, or business professionals.
What if I’m interested in multiple positions?
You are welcome to submit your application for any roles you are interested in. There will also be the opportunity to share in your interviews which roles you would be willing to consider and which would be your top preference. However, the job postings will have closed before interviews begin, so we would encourage you to save the role descriptions for the opportunities you would be interested in learning more about.
What is the support-raising process like for interns and fellows who choose to fundraise?
In the past, some have chosen to raise support for their internships or fellowships. If you choose to do this, HOPE may share resources such as sample fundraising letters to help you in this process.
Are there any opportunities for interns and fellows to become staff members?
Yes, quite a few HOPE staff members first came to HOPE through an internship or fellowship! However, a job is not guaranteed as a result of your internship or fellowship.
What does the average day look like for a HOPE intern or fellow?
There is no typical day! Some interns will work primarily from an office setting while others may have opportunities to travel into the field. Interns and fellows who work from our office in Lancaster, PA may have opportunities to connect with teammates in person over lunch, a game of ping-pong, or joining team meetings like staff prayer. Interns and fellows who work remotely have opportunities to connect with teammates and other interns virtually though scheduled meetings like book studies, connect times, leadership sessions, and more!
What is HOPE looking for in candidates?
HOPE looks first for candidates who exhibit an active and vibrant relationship with Christ and demonstrate commitment to serving families who have been marginalized. An ideal candidate has experience leading others, whether on campus, in their church, or in the community as well as a desire to serve. An ideal candidate also has excellent written and verbal communication skills as well as international experience, specifically in the developing world. Finally, an ideal candidate is a lifelong learner—someone who gets excited by continually learning new things and is actively pursuing knowledge.
Why do you require that students complete their sophomore year in order to be eligible?
HOPE International’s internship and fellowship program is a competitive one, and we anticipate large applicant pools each year. Interns and fellows who have completed more semesters of college tend to contribute more professionalism, maturity, independence, and confidence in the workplace. Also, they have received more relevant coursework in their major, better preparing them for their specific work here.
What is housing like if I want to relocate to Lancaster, PA?
We work to help provide interns and fellows with low-cost housing options. For example, occasionally staff members or supporters of HOPE will open their homes to host interns and fellows. Sometimes interns and fellows may stay over the summer on a local college campus, or some interns may choose to pay a higher rent to live in a preferred area or with their friends. Accommodations for interns and fellows will vary according to several factors such as time of year, funding, availability of host homes, and transportation needs, but it is ultimately up to the intern or fellow to determine the option that works best for them.
Do you consider non-business majors?
Absolutely! Each of our internship and fellowship openings are unique and favor different areas of expertise. At HOPE, we believe it’s important to evaluate a candidate as a whole. We want an individual with the heart of a missionary, the mind of a businessperson, and the soul of a development worker. We have had interns and fellows with majors in English, social work, economics, international studies, foreign languages, and many more
Are HOPE internships or fellowships paid?
We offer a living stipend of $500 per month. Some interns and fellows raise funds to help cover additional living costs.
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