Project Manager / Project Coordinator
Ripple Effect | Post type: jobs October 1, 2025 - Deadline 10/10/2025 | NumberOfPosition [1]

Ripple Effect Overview

Ripple Effect is a growing and dynamic international development charity providing training and ongoing support to smallholder farmers across six African countries. We equip communities to transform their lives and protect the planet, in line with our vision of a confident, thriving and sustainable rural Africa.

Project Manager / Project Coordinator

Job code: PDD029

Salary: Competitive salary dependent on skills and experience

Hours: Full time – 40 hours per week

Contract type: Fixed term

Location: Head Office, in Kigali, Rwanda with frequent field visits

About the role

Ripple Effect has been working in Rwanda for over the last 24 years and has ongoing projects in 10 districts. Ripple Effect Rwanda is implementing one of its projects, “Ongera Amata”, a dairy development project in partnership with grant holder – RJAHS (Jersey Island) and both ICRAF and The Dairy Group, with the project funded by Jersey Overseas Aid (JOA).

The Project Manager/Project Coordinator will take the lead in driving the project forward, serving as the face of our organisation in the process. The role involves not only ensuring the project's successful delivery and real-world impact but also managing the project team with finesse. You'll be responsible for overseeing the donor contract, aligning it seamlessly with the plan, budget, and log frame to make a meaningful difference. Join us in making a lasting impact through effective leadership and strategic project management!

The Ongera Amata project has a parallel sister project, “Amakuru ku nka z’umukamo”, which is more directly managed by Ongera Amata grant holder – RJAHS, but the two projects overlap at various steps, and therefore, the successful applicant will be expected to acquire some knowledge on the “Amakuru ku nka z’umukamo” project, to ensure that both achieve the success they deserve as a leading implementation agent in dairy in Rwanda.

About Us

Established in 1988 (as Send a Cow), Ripple Effect is a dynamic and passionate international development charity on a mission to create a powerful and lasting impact. Our vision is to see a rural Africa that is confident, thriving, and sustainable, with a growing economy and higher living standards for all. At Ripple Effect, we've honed our focus on three critical areas: Sustainable Agriculture, Gender and Social Inclusion, and Enterprise Development. Through these pillars, we're dedicated to combating poverty and nurturing a vibrant, thriving African landscape that will thrive for generations to come.

About you

As an ideal candidate for Project Manager/Project Coordinator, you will bring at least three years of experience in a management role, showcasing your strategic planning and budget management skills. Your ability to prepare compelling proposals, engage in fundraising activities, and deliver impactful reports sets you apart. Your proficiency in English, coupled with your experience in dairy development projects, milk value chain and NGO work, positions you as a valuable asset to Ripple Effect.

Your leadership qualities shine through, and you possess excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. You thrive as a team leader, builder, and developer, with a knack for strategic thinking and attention to detail. Your creativity and innovation complement your commitment to our mission, values of integrity, accountability, and compassion. If you are an initiator, self-driven, and possess a strong network, we invite you to apply.

Read the job description below to understand more about what we want a successful Project Manager / Project Coordinator to bring to Ripple Effect.

What We Offer

As well as a rewarding career with a global charity, you’ll get access to a wide range of benefits, including;

Pension
Medical insurance for yourself and dependents
Generous annual leave
Training and development opportunities to personally grow and learn in the role
A supportive working environment that champions wellbeing and support

How to apply

If you feel you have the qualities, passion, skills, and experience to fulfil this varied, rewarding, and vital role, we would love to hear from you.

Submit your application form to the following email address: Rwanda.applications@rippleeffect.org using PDD029 Project Manager / Project Coordinator in the subject line.

For the details on Job descriptions, Application forms, etc. please check this
link: https://rippleeffect.org/careers/africa/project-manager-project-coordinator-rwanda-2/

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be interviewed, and Ripple Effect seeks references and conducts background checks before confirming any candidate in a role offered.

Key dates

Closing date – 5pm (Rwanda time), Friday 10th October 2025.

Start date – as soon as available

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