Country Manager

About us:

Green Ride Africa is a next generation ride-hailing service designed for Africa. Our mission is to revolutionize urban mobility with eco-friendly, affordable and convenient transport solutions. We aim at creating a sustainable transportation network across Africa that empowers drivers, benefits riders and protect the environment.

Position Summary:

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Country Manager to lead our operations in Rwanda. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in senior leadership, with the ability to scale operations, drive business development, and build high-performing teams. This role requires strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and the ability to represent the organization externally with excellence and integrity.

Key Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership:
  Develop and implement the country strategy aligned with organizational goals and regional priorities. Monitor performance and adjust plans as needed to ensure impact and sustainability.
• Operational Management:
  Oversee all in-country operations, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and excellence in service delivery. Drive the scaling of programs or services, with a strong focus on growth and innovation.
• Team Development & People Management:
  Build, manage, and mentor a high-performing, motivated team. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and results-oriented culture.
• Business Development & Market Expansion:
  Identify and pursue new opportunities for growth, partnerships, and market expansion. Lead business development efforts and revenue-generating activities where applicable.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  Represent the organization to key external stakeholders including government, donors, private sector partners, and local communities. Cultivate strong relationships that support strategic goals.
• Financial Oversight:
  Oversee country budgeting, financial management, and reporting, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and donor requirements.
• Risk and Compliance Management:
  Ensure legal and regulatory compliance in Rwanda and uphold the organization's standards on ethics, governance, and impact.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of proven leadership experience, ideally in a senior management role within a growing or entrepreneurial organization in Rwanda or East Africa.
• Demonstrated success in scaling operations, business development, or driving market expansion.
• Strong experience in managing and building teams, with a collaborative and hands-on leadership style.
• Experience working in mission-driven or impact-focused organizations is a strong asset.
• Deep understanding of the Rwandan socio-economic landscape and familiarity with broader East African market dynamics.
• Exceptional strategic thinking and execution capabilities, with a focus on measurable outcomes.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to represent the organization at the highest levels.
• Fluent in English and Kinyarwanda; proficiency in French is an added advantage.

Personal Attributes:

• Visionary yet pragmatic
• Adaptable and resilient in fast-changing environments
• Culturally aware with strong emotional intelligence
• Committed to impact, equity, and excellence