Funding Mapping Consultant

The African Management Initiative (AMI)

The African Management Initiative (AMI)

kigali, rwanda
Posted on Sep 26, 2025

AMI Rwanda is seeking an experienced Funding Mapping Consultant to conduct a comprehensive landscape analysis of funding opportunities available to micro and small agribusinesses in Rwanda. This short-term (10 days of work) assignment will involve identifying, categorizing, and documenting relevant financial sources: including banks, microfinance institutions, SACCOs, impact investors, and grant agencies. The consultant will deliver a detailed, high-quality report and an engaging, practical financing guide for SMEs within one month.

Key responsibilities:
  • Conduct desk research and stakeholder consultations to identify top funding sources relevant to micro and small agribusinesses in Rwanda.
  • Map out funding products, eligibility criteria, application processes, and sector preferences.
  • Develop a comprehensive, well-structured funding landscape report, highlighting opportunities tailored to SMEs.
  • Create a clear, attractive financing guide to assist SMEs in accessing funding, with practical tips and pathways.
  • Ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs aligned with AMI’s standards for clarity, usefulness, and usability.

Deliverables:

  • A comprehensive Funding Landscape Map of major funding sources for SME agribusinesses in Rwanda.
  • A practitioner-oriented financing guide tailored for micro and small agribusinesses, ensuring clarity, relevance, and practical utility.

Requirements

  • Proven experience in financial sector analysis, funding landscape mapping, or related consultancy work in Rwanda or similar contexts.
  • Strong understanding of Rwanda’s financial ecosystem including commercial banks, microfinance, SACCOs, impact investors, and grant mechanisms.
  • Excellent research, analytical, and report-writing skills.
  • Ability to produce concise, engaging, and actionable deliverables within tight deadlines.
  • Self-motivated with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.