Rural Finance Specialist — Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR)

Access to Finance Rwanda (AFR) is seeking a Rural Finance Specialist to design and implement financial inclusion strategies for smallholder farmers and rural cooperatives. Key Responsibilities: - Assess financial service needs of rural communities and cooperatives - Develop and pilot innovative rural finance products (VSLAs, digital credit, value chain finance) - Provide technical assistance to partner SACCOs and MFIs - Facilitate financial literacy workshops in target districts - Document and share best practices and lessons learned - Prepare technical reports for AFR management and donors Requirements: - Master's or Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Rural Development - 4+ years experience in rural finance, microfinance, or cooperative development - Strong facilitation and community engagement skills - Experience with digital financial services (Mobile Money, fintech) is an advantage - Willingness to travel extensively in rural Rwanda Application: info@afr.rw Deadline: 25 April 2026