Rwanda External Relations Senior Manager

• Initiate and strengthen relationships with senior government stakeholders to explore funding or partnership opportunities.
• Build and maintain allies and champions within public institutions for GiveDirectly’s mission.
• Engage relevant government agencies on GiveDirectly’s projects, approach, and impact, including securing local government approvals where necessary.
• Track the status and strength of relationships with key stakeholders, designing and implementing strategies to improve engagement.
• Represent GiveDirectly at national events, forums, and high-level or high-risk meetings.
• Ensure compliance with all government directives, regulations, and protocols.
• Align GiveDirectly’s activities with national poverty alleviation strategies and development programs, as well as provide guidance and support to field teams to ensure government protocol compliance.
• Identify and mitigate potential risks related to government engagement, working cross-functionally to implement preventative measures.

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors or Masters Degree in a relevant field
• At least 5 years of relevant experience in managing government relations, partnership development, or public affairs—preferably in an NGO or international development context. Detailed understanding and demonstrated experience working with national level government officials in Rwanda

Skills & Competencies:

• Demonstrated experience in project management, including planning, coordination, and execution of complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives reliably.
• Proven ability to identify, develop, and manage strategic partnership pipelines, including demonstrated experience in resource mobilization. Experience with key donors such as US Government, FCDO, and large private foundations is preferred
• Strong understanding of government operations and the ability to navigate complex bureaucratic environments.
• Ability to identify and analyze trends, risks, and opportunities in the policy and regulatory environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, including preparation of presentations and formal correspondence.