Enabel in Rwanda is implementing projects funded by third parties (European Union and European Development Actors) in Health, Agriculture, Urbanisation and Forestry.

In Health, active participation in policy dialogue is an important component of the implementation.

Within the Result 3, the Access to quality health products in Rwanda action funded through the European Union aims to support the sustainable implementation of national plans to increase local manufacturing of health products and equitable access for the population and contribute to the delivery of the Global Gateway strategy and Global Health Strategy. 

To ensure business continuity, Enabel is internally looking for a Financial and Compliance Expert (f/m).

Duty Station: Kigali with in-country trips

Duration of the contract: Open-ended employment contract – local contract according to the Rwandan labor law

Expected starting date:  As soon as possible 
 

Function:

Working under the direct supervision of  the CEO of RMS Ltd and in close collaboration with the KWIGIRA MAV+ Strategic Leadership and Policy Expert, the Financial and Compliance Expert will provide strategic and technical support to:

• Strengthen financial recovery processes and compliance,
• Improve supplier payment efficiency,
• Optimize cash flow and alternative revenue streams,
• Ensure sound financial reporting and audit readiness.

This position is pivotal in aligning RMS’s financial systems and practices with its mission to sustainably ensure access to health commodities.

In general, they will:

• Lead negotiation, drafting, and implementation of financial recovery MOUs with MINECOFIN, MOH, and health insurance schemes.
• Define and implement debt recovery, direct transfer, and reimbursement processes.
• Monitor MOU progress and report against KPIs, aiming for 100% completion
• Ensure MOU results translate into improved cash flow and reduced receivables.
• Design and operationalize fast-track payment procedures for donor-funded commodity suppliers.
• Ensure 90% of supplier payments are processed on time by June 2026.
• Strengthen supplier relations through consistent, efficient, and transparent payments.
• Develop and maintain annual cash flow projection models.
• Identify liquidity risks and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Support investment, debt, and operational expenditure decisions.
• Identify and manage short-term investment opportunities (e.g., money markets, treasury securities).
• Monitor returns with a goal to increase non-operational revenue from RWF 1B to RWF 2B by June 2026.
• Balance liquidity and investment returns to meet operational needs.
• Ensure adherence to internal policies, donor regulations, and national financial standards.
• Prepare timely and accurate financial reports on recovery, payments, cash flows, and investments.
• Facilitate internal and external audits, and support audit readiness.
• Train RMS staff on financial procedures related to MOUs, fast-track payments, and cash flow.
• Recommend updates to financial systems and procedures for increased efficiency and transparency.

Profile:

Qualifications and experience

• Rwandan Citizen.
• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of professional experience in financial management, analysis, and compliance,.
• Previous experience with private sector, parastatal institutions, donor-funded projects and/or international development agencies.
• Familiarity with public health supply chains or healthcare financing is an asset. 

Required skills and knowledge

• Good experience in project planning, development, monitoring and evaluation.
• Professional Business administration certification (e.g., CPA, CIA, ACCA, CFRM, CFA, CIMA, etc) is preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a solid understanding of risk management.
• Proven knowledge and experience in investment management and strategy execution
• In-depth knowledge of financial regulations and reporting standards.
• Experience in the healthcare sector is an asset.
• Ability to consult, negotiate and manage teamwork, good leadership skills,
• English proficiency (oral and written). French is an asset,
• Ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative governance framework by taking ownership, being accountable, and communicating honestly and transparently.

Attitude

• Strong interpersonal skills: capacity for facilitation, support, negotiation, flexibility, empathetic attitude, networking in a multicultural context. 
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Self-motivated individual capable of independent learning and adapting to changing circumstances, 
• Proactive and results-oriented,
• Proactive, innovative, and creative 
• Ability to work in an international, multi-stakeholder environment, maintain effective and cooperative relations,
• Ability to contribute effectively to a collaborative governance framework by taking ownership, being accountable, and communicating honestly and transparently. 

We offer:

•    A stimulating and varied job in a multi-cultural environment.

•    Salary package according to our salary grids (class 6 – Sector & Thematic Expert) from 3.916.958RWF monthly gross salary, adjustable depending on the number of years of relevant experience,

•    Additional benefits:

-    Insurance coverage (medical and group workers protection)
-    Option for remote working depending on the nature of the job
-    Personal Learning and development, on the job and outside
-    Opportunity for internal mobility

Applicants are also required to commit to the vision, mission and values of Enabel (https://www.enabel.be/content/enabel-vision-mission-values ) .

Following this recruitment procedure, a shortlist/reserve of successful applicants may be constituted which may be sourced in the next three years for similar job openings.

How to apply

Internal applicants fulfilling the above-mentioned criteria are invited to submit their application documents through GO4HR, career opportunities to include updated Curriculum Vitae and a motivation letter. Submit the full file not later than 17th June 2025. Only applications submitted via the above link will be considered. 

Enabel is committed to equal opportunities and diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability status or any other factor other than competence.

Enabel never requests money to be part of any recruitment process.

Done at Kigali, 11th June 2025

Country Director

Enabel in Rwanda