Legal Counsel, Board Services at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 11 January 2024)

Legal Counsel, Board Services at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 11 January 2024)

Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Legal Counsel, Board Services

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Legal Counsel, Board Services. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are passionate about good governance and abiding by the law, this is the opportunity for you!

The Rwanda Social Security Board aspires to transform towards a modern, high performing institution that is committed towards high standards of governance.

This role offers a remarkable opportunity to serve as a key player in the RSSB Board and with that, subsequently attending to the demands of key stakeholders. As a law abiding citizen and practitioner of the same, your knowledge of good governance, and reliable understanding of policies and procedures as pertains to the law will be of great value to the organisation and the nation at large.

Reporting to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer, the Legal Counsel Board Services will be responsible for providing legal advice on Board matters including corporate governance, Board members responsibilities and assisting the Company Secretary in preparation and organisation of the Board of Directors meetings and in following up the implementation of Board resolutions.

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.

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 Duties and Responsibilities

• Develop Board charter, corporate governance policy and other documents related to the Board affairs
• Coordinate the preparation and submission of documents to be considered by the Board including Board papers, reports, policies, strategies, etc
• Advise Board members on their responsibilities and legal requirements applicable to them
• Participate in the preparation of the Board and Legal Services function’s work plan and budget
• Advise the Board, Management and the relevant functions on changes in Law
• Advise Management and the Board on legal implications of internal policies and procedures
• Liaise with focal persons of Board Committees to ensure that Board meetings are scheduled as agreed, required documents are submitted in due time and follow up the implementation of Board resolutions
• Arrange and participate in meetings with external stakeholders
• Collaborate with the Human Capital function to organise trainings of Board members
• Assist the Company Secretary in the coordination of Board Secretarial Services
• Monitor terms of Board members to ensure that the Board can deliberate in accordance with the law
• Ensure that Board members understand their duties and functions and are provided with the appropriate information and engagement for them to fulfil their duties and functions
• Review and submit required reports to the Chief Board and Legal Services Officer
• Perform any other duties related to the Board Services function as may be assigned from time to time

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

• Master’s Degree in Business Law or any other relevant field with at least 4 years relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role

OR

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role
• Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

• The role holder must have sound understanding in social security legal framework and social security governance;
• The role holder must demonstrate in-depth experience and knowledge in regulation compliance, corporate governance and business law;
• The incumbent must have strong knowledge in legal affairs, project planning and resource management;
• The incumbent must have sound understanding in law drafting,  and should demonstrate financial and business literacy.

Behavioural Competencies: 

• Must demonstrate impeccable customer service focus, strategic thinking, and strong ethical background with an ability to resist and zero tolerance for corrupt, political and other undesirable influences;
• Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
• Must be detail-oriented, with impeccable rigour, result and data driven, and must demonstrate the ability to solve problems and make quality decisions whilst driving and managing change;
• Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
• Must be business oriented, tech-savvy and open to champion breakthrough innovation.

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

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

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by 11 January 2024.

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.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer