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Rwanda External Relations Senior Manager

GiveDirectly
Location
Rwanda
Posted
27 days ago
Department
Programs
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
  • At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing government relations, partnership development, or public affairs—preferably in an NGO or international development context
  • Detailed understanding and demonstrated experience working with national level government officials in Rwanda
  • Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives reliably
  • Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnership pipelines, including demonstrated experience in resource mobilization
  • Strong understanding of government operations and the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments
Nice to have
  • Experience with key donors such as US Government, FCDO, and large private foundations is preferred
  • Aptitude to learn various software tools that GiveDirectly uses, including Slack, Google Spreadsheets, Google Calendar, and Asana
What the job really is

The Rwanda External Relations Senior Manager at GiveDirectly will lead government relations, strategic partnerships, public engagement, and resource mobilization efforts for the Rwanda Country Office. This role involves building relationships with government agencies, managing partnerships, and representing the organization at various events while ensuring compliance with local regulations. The Senior Manager will also coordinate internal teams and develop crisis management strategies, all aimed at advancing GiveDirectly’s mission of delivering cash transfers to those in need.

Things to weigh
  • No salary listed
  • Role involves high-level stakeholder engagement which may require navigating complex bureaucratic environments
  • Expectations for crisis management and public relations during high-risk events
  • Fluency in English is mandatory, while French is a plus but not required
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