Senior Officer, Contracting & Partnership Management at Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB): (Deadline 20 June 2025)
Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Senior Officer, Contracting & Partnership Management
Are you ready to play a key role in shaping partnerships and contracts at a transformative institution? The Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) is seeking a proactive and results-oriented Senior Officer, Contracting & Partnership Management. If you are committed to fostering strategic alliances and ensuring effective contract management, this is the opportunity for you!
The Senior Officer, Contracting & Partnership Management at RSSB plays a critical role in fostering strategic alliances that enhance the organisation’s ability to deliver high-quality social security services. This position involves developing and implementing partnership strategies that align with RSSB’s objectives, ensuring that collaborations are not only productive but also sustainable.
Reporting to the Lead, Contracting & Partnership Management, the Senior Officer, Contracting & Partnership Management will be responsible for conducting thorough assessments of potential partners to ensure alignment with RSSB’s mission and values, as well as monitoring existing partnerships to evaluate their performance and impact.
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 Duties and Responsibilities
- Participate to create and implement comprehensive strategies for identifying and cultivating strategic partnerships that align with RSSB’s goals;
- Evaluate potential partners for alignment with RSSB’s mission, values, and strategic objectives;
- Assist in leading negotiations with partners to establish mutually beneficial contracts that protect RSSB’s interests and ensure compliance with legal requirements;
- Assess the effectiveness and impact of partnerships through regular performance evaluations and reporting;
- Ensure collaboration with senior management to align partnership initiatives with the organisation’s long-term strategic plans;
- Monitor adherence to legal and regulatory frameworks in all contracts and partnership agreements;
- Participate in designing and implementing systems for tracking partnership outcomes and contract performance metrics;
- Analyse partnership data to provide insights that inform strategic decisions and improve collaboration efforts;
- Assist to organise training sessions and workshops to enhance staff capabilities in contract management and partnership development.
- Support in overseeing the entire contract management process, including drafting, execution, and renewals;
- Generate comprehensive reports for management that summarise partnership activities, contract performance, and recommendations for improvement;
- Collaborate with various departments to identify partnership opportunities and ensure effective communication regarding contract obligations;
- Maintain relationships with external stakeholders to facilitate collaboration and resource sharing;
- Research and identify potential funding sources and partnership opportunities that can support RSSB’s initiatives;
- Assist in special projects or initiatives related to partnership management as requested by the Lead, Contracting & Partnership Management;
- Perform any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Qualifications and Experience
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Law, Public Administration, or a related field, with at least 3 years of relevant experience in contract management or partnership development;
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- The incument must have excellent negotiation and contract management skills;
- The job holder must have strong analytical skills and attention to detail;
- The incumbent must have in-depth knowledge of the regulatory framework governing contracts and partnershipns in Rwanda.
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 open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution;
Additional Information:
RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.
Interested candidates are advised to submit your application online by Friday 20th June 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. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.
RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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