Vacancy title:
Legal and Compliance Specialist

[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO, Category: Legal, Social Services & Nonprofit, Admin & Office, Business Operations]

Jobs at:
Pentecostal Church of Rwanda

Deadline of this Job:
Thursday, June 25 2026

Duty Station:
Headquarters | Kigali

Summary
Date Posted: Friday, June 19 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Background

The Pentecostal Church of Rwanda (ADEPR Church) is a faith-based organization that originated in the 1940s in Gihundwe, Rusizi District, located in the Western Province of Rwanda. Over the decades, ADEPR Church has evolved into a leading faith-based institution in Rwanda, providing spiritual leadership while promoting holistic transformation through sustainable programs and institutions in education, health, economic empowerment, and social development. Through its extensive membership and nationwide presence, the Church continues to contribute significantly to the spiritual, social, and economic advancement of Rwanda and its people. Today, the ADEPR Church boasts an impressive presence with 2,820,813 members across all regions of Rwanda, according to the Population Census of 2022.

Vision

The vision of ADEPR Church is transforming the lives of people in a holistic way through preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ.

Mission

• To preach the Gospel of Jesus-Christ and teach the Word of God according to the Holy Bible;
• To promote social welfare and good relationships and economic development of beneficiaries focusing on health services, education and other development activities.

Values: Christ-Centeredness, Love, Stewardship, Accountability, Transparency, Integrity, Commitment.

Responsibilities

The Legal and Compliance Specialist provides corporate compliance with the laws and regulations, Business law, integrity and advice as well as responsible for the legal affairs of the entire ADEPR Church. This role includes providing compliance counsel based in legal advice to the ADEPR Church. The Legal and Compliance Analyst who is his/her direct supervisor and of all ADEPR church staff where it is necessary. S/he must possess strong initiatives, as well as excellent management and leadership skills and strong church acumen.; and ensures protection of the ADEPR Church’s statutes, doctrine, vision, mission, procedure manuals, discipline and values.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Law with Legal Practice (ILPD) and professional experience in related field.

Fluent in Kinyarwanda and English/French both writing and speaking and skilled in Microsoft Office Suite.

Hiring Information

The ADEPR Church is looking for hiring qualified, dedicated and experienced candidates to meet with Strategic Plan of 5 years (2024 - 2028) expectations and fulfil the positions. The candidate must have a Strong Alignment with ADEPR Church Doctrine, Vision, Mission and Values.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: bachelor degree

Job application procedure
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Only interested candidates who strictly meet the criteria should apply for this position and have to send their application in one PDF file including ID Photocopy, CV, Academic certificates, Application letter and Pastor’s Recommendation, . Shortlisted applicants will be contacted. Deadline is 25/06/2026 at 5:00 p.m. The candidate must have a Strong Alignment with ADEPR Church Doctrine, Vision, Mission and Values.

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