Rwanda Broadcasting Agency (RBA) is a Public Broadcaster with a mission of "Providing quality content that meets the needs of the audience and promotes cultural values, socioeconomic transformation and citizen participation in the digital society". RBA wishes to encourage all qualified, hard working and interested professional candidates to apply for the following position:

Job Title: Company Secretary

Number Of Position: 1

Employment Terms: Permanent

Job Description

• Provide legal opinions on issues affecting the Agency:
• Draft and review the Agency's and third party contracts;
• Review all contracts and Agreements which require DG approval to which RBA is party,
• Ensure that the Board's decisions are properly communicated and implemented;
• Provide quality assurance on all legal reports,

• Contribute to policy formulation and standards and review these periodically to keep abreast with the changing environment and other legal/regulatory requirements,
• Support the agency in compliance with Legal/Regulatory Framework,
• Review corporate legal documents in collaboration with the legal advisory team and or any other external service providers,
• Evaluate and advise RBA whether litigation is warranted or not.
• Act as legal advisor to the DG and Manage on any aspects pertaining to the agency activities,
• Participate in strategic meetings and negotiations involving the agency's and its subsidiaries,
• Mentor and supervise staff in the legal department to contribute to the fulfillment of the agency's Mission,
• Provide Professional support and mentorship to the legal department,
• Represent the agency and the DG at various fora whenever called upon,
• Effective representation of the agency in legal issues internally and externally,
• Perform any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the DG.

Related Job Experience and Additional Skills

• Good knowledge of Rwandan Laws,
• Demonstrable strong management competencies,
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English,
• Ability to work under pressure,
• Ability to provide vision and direction,
• Result oriented team player with a high degree of ethics and professionalism.

Job Profile:

• Degree in Law, with at least 5 years' experience at a senior level in a reputable organization or law firm with substantial experience in litigation matters. International experience or exposure would be an additional advantage.

How To Apply:

Interested applicants should submit in their application letter; a detailed CV, copy of Degree or diploma, a National ID/passport, and proof of experience to the Director General of RBA, through RBA career page: https://rba.co.rw/career . explaining why you think you would be suitable for the position.
All qualifications claimed must be substantiated with diplomas, certificates or other relevant documents.

NB:

• Application without support documents will not be considered,
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply,
• Please note that only short-listed candidates meeting the required qualifications will be contacted.
• Application deadline is Friday 18th January 2025 at 5:00 pm.

Kigali, on 6th January 2025.

Barore Cleophas
Director General RBA