Procurement and Finance Officer

🚀 Procurement & Finance Officer | Kigali, Rwanda

Are you a detail-driven finance and procurement professional who thrives on accuracy, accountability, and making a real impact?

At Harambee, we're on a mission to tackle youth unemployment through innovative partnerships and programmes that create pathways to opportunity for Africa's young people. We're looking for a Procurement & Finance Officer to join our Rwanda team and play a critical role in ensuring our financial and procurement operations run seamlessly and efficiently.

🌍Why Join Harambee?

This is more than just a finance role.

You'll be joining a purpose-led organisation committed to creating meaningful, lasting change. Working in a collaborative, fast-paced environment, you'll help ensure that every procurement process, supplier engagement, and financial transaction contributes to delivering impact where it matters most.

🔑What You'll Do

• As the Procurement & Finance Officer, you'll be responsible for:
• Managing accounts payable and payment processing
• Supporting procurement planning and execution
• Maintaining accurate financial records and reconciliations
• Coordinating supplier relationships and ensuring supplier accountability
• Monitoring expenditure against approved budgets
• Ensuring compliance with organisational policies, donor requirements, and internal controls
• Supporting audit readiness and financial reporting
• Driving transparency, efficiency, and value for money across procurement and finance operations

What We're Looking For

You are someone who enjoys bringing structure, accuracy, and excellence to everything you do.

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum 3 years' experience in finance, accounts payable, procurement, supplier management, or a related field
• Experience in NGO, donor-funded, or compliance-focused environments is advantageous
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, supplier management, payment processes, and internal controls
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Experience with accounting systems such as Sage, QuickBooks, or similar platforms
• Strong communication skills in English
• Kinyarwanda is essential; French would be an added advantage

Key Competencies

• Takes ownership and accountability
• Demonstrates strong business and financial acumen
• Solves problems proactively
• Maintains high standards of integrity and professionalism
• Communicates effectively with diverse stakeholders
• Works collaboratively across teams
• Is committed to continuous learning and improvement

Join Us in Creating Opportunity

If you're passionate about operational excellence, enjoy working with numbers and processes, and want your work to contribute to transforming the futures of young people across Africa, we'd love to hear from you.

♿ Inclusive Opportunity

Harambee encourages applications from people with disabilities.