Analyst, Social Security and Benefits Improvement at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 5 May 2025)

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Analyst, Social Security and Benefits Improvement

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as an Analyst, Social Security and Benefits Improvement. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

In this role, you will contribute to transforming the organization, towards providing soci0-economic well-being, long-term stability and prosperity for Rwandans.

Reporting to the Lead, Social Security and Benefits Improvement, the Analyst, Social Security and Benefits Improvement will be responsible for supporting the analysis, design, and reform of RSSB’s social security products and benefit packages. Analysts will contribute to evidence-based policymaking, financial modelling, and stakeholder coordination to expand coverage, enhance benefit adequacy, and strengthen the efficiency and sustainability of RSSB-managed schemes.

About RSSB

The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) has the mandate to manage and promote social security in Rwanda. RSSB’s vision is to provide a comprehensive social security system that caters to the diverse social security needs of the population, RSSB plays an important role in realising Vision 2050 and the National Strategy for Transformation (NST1). RSSB manages six social security schemes, namely: Pension, Occupational Hazards, Medical scheme, CBHI, Maternity Leave Benefits and EjoHeza (Long-term Term Saving Scheme).

As a leading player in the financial sector, RSSB serves as the largest institutional investor in Rwanda. With assets under management amounting to 2.06 trillion Rwf , which is equivalent to over 15% of the country’s GDP, RSSB invests in key sectors of the economy and plays a crucial role in growing the country’s financial sector. With approximately 12 million members in the above six schemes, encompassing over 90% of Rwanda’s population, RSSB is at the forefront of securing the health and financial well-being of Rwandans.

To achieve its important mandate, RSSB is embarking on a transformative journey, aiming to become a modern, data-driven, and high-performing institution. As part of this ambitious initiative, we are seeking highly motivated individuals who are results-oriented and uphold the highest standards of professionalism and integrity. By joining RSSB, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute to the advancement of social security and overall transformation of Rwanda.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Responsibilities

Policy & Research Support

• Evaluate existing Social Security policies against international standards and best practices, assess their implications for beneficiaries and stakeholders, identify the gaps and propose new social security products, and other reforms that may improve quality and delivery of social security and improve sustainability of the social security schemes.
• Conduct research and benchmarking on national and global social protection models
• Analyse demographic and socio-economic trends to inform product design and reform proposals.
• Draft policy briefs, background papers, and technical inputs for decision-making.

Financial & Actuarial Analysis

• Support the development of financial and actuarial models to assess the cost, affordability, and long-term sustainability of new or revised social security benefits.
• Perform scenario and sensitivity analyses to inform benefit structuring.
• Work closely with the Actuarial Unit to ensure alignment with RSSB financial planning

Stakeholder Engagement & Reform Coordination

• Assist in coordinating internal and external consultations with government stakeholders, development partners, and beneficiaries.
• Organize and document meetings, validation workshops, and reform progress tracking.
• Support communication and advocacy efforts related to new products or reforms.
• Represent RSSB externally by attending policy briefings and meetings and provide briefs to RSSB management
• Carrying out additional duties as requested by the supervisor

Key Requirements

Academic and professional qualifications

• A master’s degree, with major in Business administration economics, public policy, or a related field preferred
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Social Security, public health, Social or economic fields, policy analysis, research in the above fields, or other related fields
• Experience in policy analysis, research, or related fields.
• Proven quantitative, analytical, and research skills
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced team environment
• Strong writing skills, especially the ability to communicate policy ideas and legislative proposals concisely and effectively to a diverse range of audiences
• Proficient in data analysis tools and software (e.g., Excel, statistical analysis programs).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Technical Competencies

• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to synthesize data and produce concise, high-quality technical outputs.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Good project management and organizational skills.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across teams and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; experience with statistical or actuarial tools (e.g., Excel, R, STATA, Python) is a plus.

Behavioural competencies

• Analytical Thinking and Problem-Solving
• Results Orientation
• Collaboration and Teamwork
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Innovation and Creativity
• Stakeholder Engagement and Influence

Additional Information:

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to submit applications online by Monday, 5 May 2025.

In addition, please attach a curriculum vitae that contains details of your qualifications, experience and positions held relevant to this role. Include your day and evening telephone numbers, email address, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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