The Project Coordinator shall carry out the following main project management responsibilities:
• Manage the RDAP PIU at BRD and provide effective steer in the development and implementation of the project in line with the approved project implementation manual;
• Coordinate cross-functional collaboration with internal teams, the RISA team, and all stakeholders involved in the implementation of the four key subcomponents/activities of the project implemented by the BRD: Access to Affordable Smart Devices, Early Stage Finance to Startups, Students Loans, and Project Management;
• Maintain strategic overview of all aspects of project design and implementation (fiduciary, M&E, technical etc.), ensuring coherence and quality assurance, as well as timely delivery of key documents and outputs by the BRD PIU, with inputs from other PIU members;
• Lead the needs identification, planning and budgeting process for the funded activities to be implemented, furnishing a Annual Work Plan and Budget for BRD activities for management and WB approval;
• Ensure that all activities are planned, budgeted for and executed in line with project agreements in a timely manner, meeting key project milestones established, in line with fiduciary requirements and the approved AWP&B;
• Coordinate and manage the PIU team, by ensuring appropriate performance management systems in line with BRD policies, procedures and guidelines in place;
• Ensure the BRD PIU team’s effective delivery of the project against the Financing Agreements, including the formulation and periodic review and update of the AWP&B, as needed;
• Ensure adherence to WB guidelines and procedures, and effective disbursement of project funds;
• Establish and maintain effective, inclusive and collaborative coordination and working relationships with development partners and other key project stakeholders, including beneficiaries, serving as the main interlocutor on issues related to the overall project design and implementation;
• Oversee the beneficiary selection process associated and financial due diligence (where applicable) to be undertaken in the implementation of key activities;
o Oversee the due diligence process, including Know Your Customer (KYC), AntiMoney Laundering (AML), and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), ensuring compliance with legal, statutory, and financial requirements.
o Represent BRD in grant/subsidy committees and provide support required in the selection of providers/beneficiaries.
• Ensure award of financing to selected beneficiaries, based on well-prepared and signed beneficiary agreements, and track their implementation/compliance, including by reviewing beneficiary reporting.
• Ensure compliance with E&S commitments undertaken, including related due diligence, monitoring, and effectively addressing compliant, based on established procedures and in close coordination with E&S staff.
• Ensure timely, high quality project reporting in line with BRD’s agreements with its development partners and stakeholders, including semester project reporting, quarterly financial and E&S reporting.
• Assist in the organization of implementation support missions undertaken by the WB.
• Support the implementation of recommendations from the development partners and stakeholders’ assessments of the Project.
• Stay abreast of sectoral-wide development that may reasonably be expected to impact the project, including but not limited to action taken by Government or other donor-funded activities in the sector.
• Ensure tracking of key project results and key performance indicators.

Professional, academic qualifications and experience
• Master’s degree preferred (minimum acceptable is a bachelor’s degree) in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Project Management, Telecommunications, Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• A professional qualification such as PMP, PRINCE2, CFA, or another relevant certification in project management, finance, or digital innovation is an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in project coordination and management, in a managerial role:
o Prior experience managing large projects (more than USD 10M) is preferred.
o Prior experiences of donor-funded initiatives implementation is preferred.
o Project management experience should include staff and fiduciary management, as well as effectives stakeholder engagement.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in early-stage financing experience:
o Demonstrated knowledge of VC and angel investing is preferred
o Demonstrated ability to provide strategic insights and recommendations based on the Rwandan startup and early-stage financing landscape, enabling informed decision-making and program optimization.
o Strong working knowledge and network of contacts in digital innovation ecosystems, financial inclusion, and technology-driven economic development initiatives.