About the Job

The National Coordinator and Business Developer is a high-impact, dual-responsibility leadership role focused on driving strategic growth, operational excellence, and countrywide expansion within the soft-skills training sector. The successful candidate will spearhead the rollout of specialized training programs, establish critical institutional partnerships, and ensure full operational, legal, and regulatory compliance. This role requires a strategic thinker who is equally comfortable driving revenue and managing ground-level operations to launch and scale programs successfully.

Responsibilities

Strategy & Growth
Drive revenue generation and business growth within the soft-skills training industry.
Analyze market trends to continuously adapt and align soft-skills programs to meet evolving industry needs.
Execute and advance organizational objectives under the core guidelines of the 2025/30 Strategic Plan.
Operations, Compliance & Legal Setup
Oversee the complete legal and operational setup of the training function in new jurisdictions.
Recruit, onboard, and manage local staff and delivery teams.
Coordinate logistics, including securing premium training venues and operational resources.
Ensure absolute compliance with all local statutory regulations, specifically focusing on Rwandan tax and labor compliance.
Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
Build, nurture, and maintain high-level strategic ties with key institutional bodies, including:
RDB (Rwanda Development Board)
RRA (Rwanda Revenue Authority)
PSF (Private Sector Federation)
Relevant government Ministries across key socio-economic sectors.
Position the organization as a preferred training partner for public and private enterprise capacity-building initiatives.
Marketing, Localization & Program Launch
Lead the upcoming Kigali launch as the primary springboard to scale training solutions countrywide.
Supervise the localization of course modules to ensure contextual relevance for the target market.
Design and run targeted marketing and social media campaigns to drive program visibility and enrollment.
M&E, Administration & Governance
Track, evaluate, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and operational efficiency.
Provide strong administrative leadership, managing daily staff activities and performance.
Lead team and board meetings, ensuring clear documentation, transparency, and regular progress reports to internal and external stakeholders.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, International Relations, Development Studies, or related field.
Minimum of 8 years in senior-level program coordination or business development roles.
Proven ability to build relationships with diverse stakeholders locally and nationally.
Strong project management skills with a track record of delivering results within budgets.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills with a strategic mindset.

Required Skills

Industry Experience: Proven track record in business development, project coordination, or operational management within the training, education, human capital development, or consulting sectors.Soft-skill like communicationRegional Competence: Deep understanding of the East African corporate and government landscape, with specific familiarity running operations or compliance frameworkInitiative & Problem solving skillsCross-Functional Capability

Benefits

Competitive salary aligned with experience.
Flexible hybrid working environment with remote and on-site options.
Professional development programs and career growth opportunities.
Opportunity to lead national-level impactful initiatives.

Required Documents

Resume / CV Required
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Cover Letter Required