JOB ANNOUNCEMENT: CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER RWANDA BAR ASSOCIATION (CEO RBA)

The Rwanda Bar Association (RBA) is a professional body of practicing advocates established under Law N° 83/2013 of 11/09/2013, which governs its organization and functioning.

In 2009, the Association established its Secretariat, composed of permanent staff tasked with managing the daily operations, programs, and projects of the Bar. In this context, the Rwanda Bar Association seeks to recruit a qualified and competent Rwandan national to serve as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to guide its Secretariat.

Position Overview

The Chief Executive Officer will organize the daily operations of the Bar Secretariat and report directly to the President of the Bar Association.

Key Responsibilities

• deliver administrative and logistical assist to the Bar Organs, including the President, Governing Council, General Assembly, Disciplinary Committee, and other thematic committees.
• Offer administrative and logistical assistance to the Bureau of the Bar Council.
• assist the President in preparing and conducting meetings of the Bar Council and General Assembly.
• organize the implementation of Bar Council resolutions.
• oversee the technical staff of the Bar Association on a daily basis.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of the Bar’s Strategic Plan and annual work plan.
• detect strategic partners and design partnership frameworks.
• organize the development and implementation of projects that strengthen the Bar institutionally and at the membership level.
• Ensure transparent and accountable application of the Manual for Administrative and Financial Procedures.
• Represent the Bar Association in forums related to Access to Justice and Administration of Justice, under delegated authority from the President.
• organize research on emerging trends in the legal profession and propose actions to the Bar Council.
• Ensure proper management of the Bar’s assets.
• Oversee the timely preparation and approval of the Bar’s annual financial statements.
• produce and submit quarterly activity and financial progress reports to the President.
• Report any complaints against Bar members that may harm the Association’s image or ethical standards.
• Perform any other legal or managerial duties necessary for the effective administration of justice and the advancement of the legal profession.

Qualifications and Required Skills

Candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Rwandan nationality.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in Law or related fields such as Leadership, Media, or Mass Communication, with proven experience in project management and resource mobilization.
• At least five (5) years of experience in leadership, project management and resource mobilization, or coordination.
• Excellent proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French (fluency in all three is a competitive advantage).
• Familiarity with Rwanda’s justice system and access to justice programs.
• Strong analytical, leadership, and data presentation skills.
• Experience working on donor-funded projects is an added advantage.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
• Proficiency in computer applications, including Word Processing, Spreadsheets (MS Excel), and PowerPoint.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Skills in branding and communication will be considered a competitive advantage.

• deliver administrative and logistical assist to the Bar Organs, including the President, Governing Council, General Assembly, Disciplinary Committee, and other thematic committees.
• Offer administrative and logistical assistance to the Bureau of the Bar Council.
• assist the President in preparing and conducting meetings of the Bar Council and General Assembly.
• organize the implementation of Bar Council resolutions.
• oversee the technical staff of the Bar Association on a daily basis.
• Oversee the preparation and execution of the Bar’s Strategic Plan and annual work plan.
• detect strategic partners and design partnership frameworks.
• organize the development and implementation of projects that strengthen the Bar institutionally and at the membership level.
• Ensure transparent and accountable application of the Manual for Administrative and Financial Procedures.
• Represent the Bar Association in forums related to Access to Justice and Administration of Justice, under delegated authority from the President.
• organize research on emerging trends in the legal profession and propose actions to the Bar Council.
• Ensure proper management of the Bar’s assets.
• Oversee the timely preparation and approval of the Bar’s annual financial statements.
• produce and submit quarterly activity and financial progress reports to the President.
• Report any complaints against Bar members that may harm the Association’s image or ethical standards.
• Perform any other legal or managerial duties necessary for the effective administration of justice and the advancement of the legal profession.

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership
• Management
• Excel
• Project management
• Research
• Administration
• Analytical skills
• Data presentation skills
• Proficiency in computer applications (Word Processing, MS Excel, PowerPoint)
• Branding and communication skills

• Rwandan nationality.
• Minimum of a Bachelor’s or master’s Degree in Law or related fields such as Leadership, Media, or Mass Communication.
• Proven experience in project management and resource mobilization.
• At least five (5) years of experience in leadership, project management and resource mobilization, or coordination.
• Excellent proficiency in Kinyarwanda, English, and French.
• Familiarity with Rwanda’s justice system and access to justice programs.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.