Vacancy title:
Company Secretary

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Law, Public Safety, Corrections and Security, Category: Admin & Office]

Jobs at:
Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB)

Deadline of this Job:
Friday, August 1 2025

Duty Station:
Rwanda | Kigali | Rwanda

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, July 28 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

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).

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.

Duties and Responsibilities

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Oversee the preparation of the Board of Directors meetings by ensuring that the meetings are scheduled on time and in accordance with rules governing RSSB
2. Provide Directors, individually and collectively, with guidance as to their duties, responsibilities and powers and ensure Board’s compliance with rules and regulations
3. Advise the Board on corporate governance and legal issues
4. Liaise with Human Capital function to organise trainings for directors and members of the senior leadership team on corporate governance matters
5. Keep up to date with any regulatory or statutory changes and policies that might affect RSSB
6. Ensure that policies are up to date and are approved
7. Provide support to the Board or other committees on specific projects
8. Facilitate good communication between the Board, Committees, General Management and relevant stakeholders
9. Keep records of Board proceedings and monitor the implementation of Board resolutions
10. Advise, in conjunction with RSSB’s lawyers, the Chief Executive Officer or other executive, in respect of the legal matters, as required
11. File various documents as required under the provisions of the laws and regulations governing RSSB
12. Assist the Chairman of the Board in issuing notice and agenda of Board meetings to Board members
13. Develop and propose annual plan of the Board and its Committees meetings
14. Ensure that attendance list and minutes of Board meetings are accurately recorded and circulated
15. Prepare and follow up payment of sitting allowances and other benefits of Board members
16. Perform any other duties related to Board Secretariat as may be assigned from time to time

Requirements

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

1. 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 a senior managerial role

OR

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Law with at least 6 years relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in a senior managerial role
2. Experience as a Company secretary
3. Membership to the Rwanda Bar Association is an added advantage

Competencies

Key Competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. The role holder must have sound understanding in social security legal framework and social security governance
2. The role holder must demonstrate in-depth experience in board management
3. The incumbent must have strong knowledge in the management of legal affairs and legal proceedings
4. The incumbent must have sound understanding in regulation compliance and contract management

Behavioral Competencies:

1. 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;
2. Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
3. Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;

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 Friday 1 August 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.

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

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 72

Level of Education: bachelor degree

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