2 JOB POSITIONS at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). Deadline : February 28, 2020

Legal Counsel at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). Deadline : February 28, 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

• Supporting the coordination of the Bank’s legal function and working with internal legal staff and external parties for implementation of projects under SPIU (currently Renewable Energy Fund, Rwanda Housing Finance Project, and Jya Mbere – Component 2).
• Preparation of a variety of legal documentation including transaction documentation designed to protect the interests of the Bank as lender, borrower, co-lender, service user or various suppliers;
• Negotiation of legal documents with the Bank’s legal counter-parties and under the guidance of Management and in line with guiding documents and principles of the project and BRD Policies;
• Providing legal advice to Management and Staff in all areas relating to the Project activities and advising on solutions to legal problems, constraints, risks, options, consequences and approaches;
• Reviewing legal documentation prepared for the Bank or arising from the work of the Bank on the Project ;
• Providing advisory opinion on the project implementation;
• Representing the Bank internally and externally in negotiation, disputes, consultations and other proceedings that require legal representation
• Participation in legal aspects of the Project and its lending operations including loan administration

Job requirements

Professinal, academic qualifications & experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law
• Post graduate Diploma in Legal Practice.
• A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in the legal field’

Core competencies

• Vast knowledge of relevant laws and Regulations and a good understanding of the Rwandan Court system.
• Understanding of Legal Policies and Procedures
• Contract Drafting
• Understanding of Statutory Requirements
• Court Practices and Procedures
• Advocacy
• Experience in the coordination of External Legal Advisors
• Project Management
• Experience in contract management.

Application Guidelines:

Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, past and current service/employment certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (AS ONE DOCUMENT) as well as their emails and telephone. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED.

Email: recruitment@brd.rw (For Only Inquiries).

Address all applications to the Head Human Capital and Corporate Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda.

Deadline for application: Friday, February 28, 2020, 03:00 pm.

Details of the job descriptions are posted on BRD website: www.brd.rw

The employment package is highly competitive/attractive.

Candidates with the right qualifications and relevant experience shall be shortlisted and contacted for interviews, only successful candidates at every selection stage will be contacted.

Grant officer at Development Bank of Rwanda (BRD). Deadline : February 28, 2020

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identification and assessment of Participating Financial Institutions (PFIs) that are interested to work with the Bank.
• Build and maintain relationship with PFIs interested to work with the Bank.
• Collect the required PFIs’ data and information to enable the analysis of the PFI’s proposal submitted to the bank.
• Present the appraisal reports to the project manager for review and submission to the relevant organs as per the project implementation manual.
• Prepare grant notification letters to the approved PFIs, and rejection letters for rejected PFIs on timely basis.
• Prepare periodic reports related to PFIs appraised as per the project implementation Manual.
• Provide advice and guidance to the PFIs on their proposals.
• Ensure teamwork, enhance communication and timely exchange of information.
• Carefully analyze data and produce clear and objective reports.
• Participate on the elaboration of the project budget.
• Adhere to project guidelines.
• Regularly monitor grants for compliance.

Job requirements

Professional, academic qualifications & experience

• A degree in finance, management, accounting, economics or related discipline is required
• Part or full relevant qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA, etc) is an added advantage;

Experience and Skills

• Minimum of 4 years of work experience in project finance, investment and grant or credit analysis;
• Up to date with legal, compliance and market risk related issues according to the PIM ;
• Strong financial, grant, credit and monitoring skills;
• A thorough understanding of the entire lending process ;
• Good understanding and appreciation of appropriate health, safety, social, dam safety and environmental practices and standards in project implementation;
• Business development and client relationship skills;
• Interpersonal skills and ability to communicate clearly across all lines of business
• Relevant computer skills.

Application Guidelines:

Interested candidate should apply online (https://www.brd.rw/careers/) and upload application documents including Curriculum Vitae, copies of degree certificates and professional certificates, past and current service/employment certificates (unproven experience will not be considered during the shortlisting), motivation letter, names of three previous supervisors (AS ONE DOCUMENT) as well as their emails and telephone. ONLY ONLINE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE CONSIDERED.

Email: recruitment@brd.rw (For Only Inquiries).

Address all applications to the Head Human Capital and Corporate Services of the Development Bank of Rwanda.

Deadline for application: Friday, February 28, 2020, 03:00 pm.

Details of the job descriptions are posted on BRD website: www.brd.rw

The employment package is highly competitive/attractive.