Business Coach

About Rungano-Ndota Initiative (RNI)

Ngira nkugire, Mfasha ngufashe
Rungano-Ndota Initiative (RNI) is a Rwandan youth organisation based in Ruhango District, Southern Province. We build communities of trust where young people aged 16–26 from the poorest households break out of poverty and become entrepreneurs and leaders. They are proof for the next generation, and for the world, that it can be done. Rungano-Ndota means “a dream generation”, and that is what our youth are becoming.
RNI was founded by nine young leaders from Ruhango District and officially began its work there in 2017. Led by young Rwandans who know poverty and hardship from their own lives, RNI is shaped by a simple idea: trust and belonging come first, then self-leadership, then capital. Youth join RNI from local government lists of the poorest households, on need alone, with no screening. They include young single mothers, youth returning from rehabilitation and youth with disabilities.
Each young person walks a two-year Core Program journey and then joins Inyenyeri , RNI's lifelong community of graduates who give back. The journey rests on four foundations: Personal Wellness, Leadership Development, Entrepreneurship Development and Ecosystem Connection.
In 10 years, 550 youth have walked this journey with RNI. RNI's data shows:
427  businesses created by our first 450 youth, with 143 full-time and 218 part-time jobs for others
82%  of graduates are elected leaders in their communities, up from 9% before joining
0  further unplanned pregnancies among the 98 young single mothers in the program over the past five years
44 of 45  youth returning from rehabilitation have not gone back

In 2026, RNI walks alongside 300 youth in the Core Program and 250 Inyenyeri members .

Our principles
Trust · Patience · Youth in the driver's seat · Communal role modelling · Co-creation · Holistic & experiential learning

Join us. At RNI, you won't just fill a post. You'll walk alongside young people that others wrote off as they become the people their communities count on.

Learn morewww.runganondota.org

Job Description

Business Coach at Rungano-Ndota Initiative (RNI)

Position Title

Business Coach
Based in
Ruhango District
Supervised by
Program Coordinator

The Business Coach will be based in Ruhango District and will work under the supervision of the Program Coordinator.

• GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES FOR ALL RUNGANO-NDOTA PROGRAM STAFF

• Cultivate constructive engagement within the Rungano-Ndota (RNI) community, fostering positive relationships with youth participants.

• Contribute to the execution of Rungano Program Days, Alumni Forums, RNI Business Bootcamp, Business Idea Generation Day and virtual events in collaboration with Rwanda Youth Partnership, ensuring seamless coordination and facilitation.

• Serve as a mentor/Advisor to individual youth, offering guidance and support, including an annual home visit.

• Actively engage in Monitoring and Evaluation processes, providing valuable insights and feedback to enhance program effectiveness.

• Participate in Staff Development Retreats, and be available for weekend or overnight commitments away from home during the Annual RNI&RYP Leadership Exchange, as required.

• Collaborate with colleagues, offering support through constructive feedback and mutual assistance in fulfilling individual responsibilities.

• SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE COACH ROLE

The Coach shall:

2.1 Youth Economic Empowerment & Business Development

• Coach youth to start, formalize, and strengthen sustainable businesses.

• Support youth in pursuing viable pathways toward financial independence through TVET education, entrepreneurship and/or employment.

• Monitor business performance and provide continuous improvement support.

• Encourage youth to create jobs for themselves and others.

• Promote responsible financial management and business discipline, i.e. saving culture, opening Bank account, recording business transactions,…

2.2 Loan Readiness, Access & Responsible Recovery Support

• Prepare eligible youth to access loan opportunities responsibly.

• Ensure youth clearly understand loan terms, repayment obligations, and financial accountability.

• Monitor loan utilization and repayment progress.

• Provide targeted follow-up and corrective coaching for youth facing repayment challenges.

• Reinforce financial discipline and accountability culture among youth.

2.3 Holistic Development & Personal Wellbeing

• Advise/encourage youth in maintaining holistic development alongside economic growth, including:

• Access to health insurance.

• Personal hygiene and wellbeing practices.

• Awareness and responsible use of reproductive health information.

• Foster growth mindset, resilience, openness, and healthy relationships with mentors and support networks.

• Monitor key personal development indicators alongside economic progress.

2.4 Leadership Development & Peer Accountability

• Encourage youth to take leadership roles within their businesses, groups, and communities.

• Promote peer-to-peer support, collaboration, and mutual accountability.

• Facilitate mentorship and structured peer learning opportunities.

• Encourage youth to support others individually or through collective initiatives.

2.5 Program Engagement & Ecosystem Participation

• Ensure active youth participation in:

• RNI core program activities.

• Inyenyeri community development activities.

• Community engagement initiatives.