6^th March, 2025

Job Opportunity in VisionFund Rwanda

‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a thousand hills’’

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.

VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to make it so.

VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy. VFR needs to recruit experienced and qualified staff on following position:

Legal Officer

Reporting to: Risk and Compliance Manager

Work location: Head Office

The legal officer will help to ensure that VFR complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. S/he will provide legal advice, draft and review contracts, manage litigation risks, and ensure compliance with financial Laws and regulations.

Major responsibilities

Legal Advisory & Compliance

• Provide legal guidance to all departments of the Company.
• Ensure compliance with local laws and regulations and international Laws,
• Monitor changes in financial regulations and assess their impact on the institution.
• Contract Management & Documentation
• Identify, review and negotiate contracts, agreements for VFR stakeholders and policies.
• Ensure Legal documentation is accurate and protects the institution’s interest.
• Maintain an organized record of all legal agreements.

Risk Management & Litigation.

• Identify and mitigate legal risks associated with financial transaction.
• And represent the institution in legal proceedings liaise with external counsel when necessary.
• Work with Operations department and External company lawyer on legal cases
• Together with P&C review and prepare staff legal cases
• Handle disputes, regulatory investigations, and litigation matters efficiently.

Corporate Governance.

• Assist the governance champion to ensure compliance with corporate Governance policies and best practices.
• Support the board of directors and senior Management on legal matters.
• Ensure proper documentations of board resolutions and shareholder agreements.
• Develop internal policies to ensure adherence to laws and regulations

Regulatory Liaison.

Act as a liaison between the institution and regulatory bodies such as central banks and financial authorities

Training & Awareness

Conduct training sessions for employees on financial regulations, Compliance, and legal risk Management.

Qualification and Experience

Bachelor Degree in laws with 3 years’ experience in related field in a financials institutions

How to apply

If the aforementioned positions speak to you, kindly attach your Application letter together with detailed and updated CV via https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Legal-Officer_JR40798 by or before 16thMarch, 2025. In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no applications will be accepted through this email).

Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated.