CHANCEN International is a non-profit organization that provides an ethical, fair, and
responsible financing model for young people in Africa to access quality tertiary education.
This financing model is called an Income Share Agreement (ISA) and was tried and tested for
20 years in Germany before being launched in East Africa in 2018. With an ISA financing
model, CHANCEN International pays tuition fees during beneficiaries’ tenure of their studies,
and graduates pay them back according to their income at the end of their studies, thus
making it possible to finance the next generation of students.
CHANCEN administrative base is located in Kigali, Rwanda, and in its first two years of
financing operations, more than 2,000 young people accessed funds for their tertiary
education. CHANCEN believes that young Africans are ready to take on the problems that
have held their continent back if they are fairly and responsibly empowered. Education is one
of the vehicles for harnessing that potential, and we work to create equal access to
high-quality tertiary education for traditionally excluded populations. Our unique and
innovative model of responsible and sustainable financing has the power to unleash
intergenerational economic mobility for marginalized youth as they gain the skills required to
participate in building strong economies and peaceful nations.
CHANCEN International’s next phase of growth comes with the launch of the Zamuka-Future
of Work Fund, a non-deposit-taking central bank-regulated institution in Rwanda, which
provides a blended investment opportunity for investors who want to ensure that the next
generation of youth in Africa acquires employable skills and moves into gainful employment.
Our Income Share Agreement model has ensured students were able to continue their
education to employment journey in the midst of the COVID-19 crisis and the demand from
both students and partner institutions has seen a sharp increase in recent months due to a
reduction in household income and the ability for excluded youth to pay for education.
Current vacancies
SENIOR LEAD, SPECIAL PROJECTS, Kenya
LOCATION : KENYA
JOB TYPE: FULL TIME
CONTRACT DURATION: 6 MONTHS
General Summary
Chancen International Rwanda is looking for qualified and competent staff to fill the position of
Senior Lead Special Projects reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Operations Officer
Main Job Purpose:
The Senior Lead, Special Projects at CHANCEN International will work closely with the Office of
the CEO and COO to support the development and implementation of Chancen International’s
pilot initiative to offer ISAs as a fair and ethical student financing option in Kenya. Key activities
could include:
- Main Responsibilities and Duties
● Develop relationships with key stakeholders in Kenya for the implementation of ISAs
● Support legal research and development for the Chancen ISA model in Kenya
● Liaise with legal advisors, tax advisors, relevant government entities, and regulators to
ensure compliant implementation of projects
● Liaise with relevant Chancen departments to support ISA product design in Kenya, we
design an ISA for each cohort of students we finance
● Liaise with the Chancen team to leverage shared services and ensure cost-efficient
operational implementation of an ISA.
● Develop a pipeline of additional skilling providers for future ISA partnership
● Provide operational support to the project office as and when the need arises
● Ensure administrative, operations, financial and legal compliance in terms of the project
● Any other tasks assigned from time to time in line with the special projects. - Minimum Job Requirements , necessary experience and knowledge
● Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Project Management, Business Administration,
Marketing, Communication, or similar relevant field
● 5- 10 years of working experience in business development business strategy
development, sales, marketing, or partner relations
● Strong attention to detail.
● High-level analytical thinking
● Creative thinking and out-of-the-box approach to solving problems
● Ability to work autonomously
● Fluent in English and Excellent report-writing skills
● The ability to plan and meet deadlines
● Good communication skills and ability to present the organization and influence
credibly and effectively externally and at all levels of the organization.
● Knowledge of the education and finance sector will be an added advantage
● Ability and willingness to travel when needed. - How to apply:
Qualified and Interested Candidates should send their application file which contains a resume
with an email address, contact, qualifications , achievements , experience,names and addresses
of three professional referees together with a cover letter( maximum 2 pages ) summarizing
why you consider yourself suitable for this position, and academic certificate at Chancen’s
recruitment email at: careers@chancen.international
The deadline for receiving applications is not later than not later than 11th May 2023 at
5:00pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
SENIOR LEAD, SPECIAL PROJECTS, Ghana
LOCATION : GHANA
JOB TYPE : FULL TIME
CONTRACT DURATION: 6 MONTHS
General Summary
Chancen International Rwanda is looking for qualified and competent staff to fill the position of
Senior Lead Special Projects reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer and Chief
Operations Office
Main Job Purpose:
The Senior Lead, Special Projects at CHANCEN International will work closely with the Office of
the CEO and COO to support the development and implementation of Chancen International’s
pilot initiative to offer ISAs as a fair and ethical student financing option in Ghana. Key activities
could include:
- Main Responsibilities and Duties
● Develop relationships with key stakeholders in Ghana for the implementation of ISAs
● Support legal research and development for the Chancen ISA model in Ghana
● Liaise with legal advisors, tax advisors, relevant government entities, and regulators to
ensure compliant implementation of projects
● Liaise with relevant Chancen departments to support ISA product design in Ghana, we
design an ISA for each cohort of students we finance
● Liaise with the Chancen team to leverage shared services and ensure cost-efficient
operational implementation of an ISA.
● Develop a pipeline of additional skilling providers for future ISA partnership
● Provide operational support to the project office as and when the need arises
● Ensure administrative, operations, financial and legal compliance in terms of the project
● Any other tasks assigned from time to time in line with the special projects. - Minimum Job Requirements , necessary experience and knowledge
● Minimum Bachelor’s Degree, Project Management, Business Administration,
Marketing, Communication, or similar relevant field
● 5- 10 years of working experience in business development, business strategy
development, sales, marketing, or partner relations
● Strong attention to detail.
● High-level analytical thinking
● Creative thinking and out-of-the-box approach to solving problems
● Ability to work autonomously
● Fluent in English and Excellent report-writing skills
● The ability to plan and meet deadlines
● Good communication skills and ability to present the organization and influence
credibly and effectively externally and at all levels of the organization.
● Knowledge of the education and finance sector will be an added advantage
● Ability and willingness to travel when needed. - How to apply:
Qualified and Interested Candidates should send their application file which contains a resume
with an email address, contact, qualifications , achievements , experience,names and addresses
of three professional referees together with a cover letter( maximum 2 pages ) summarizing
why you consider yourself suitable for this position, and academic certificate at Chancen’s
recruitment email at: careers@chancen.international
The deadline for receiving applications is not later than not later than 11th May 2023 at
5:00pm
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.