Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) - Manager, Contract Management

Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to join us as the Manager, Contract Management. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

In this role, you will play a crucial part in managing our contractual relationships and agreements and your contribution will be instrumental in safeguarding RSSB’s interests and ensuring the successful execution of our contractual commitments. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure adherence to contracts, optimize vendor relationships and achieve compliance.

As the Manager Contract Management, you will be the specialist and play a critical role in overseeing our contractual obligations to ensure they are in line with our strategic objectives. If you have what it takes to manage the entire contract lifecycle, including drafting, reviewing and negotiating agreements, we encourage you to apply.

The Manager, Contract Management will be responsible for supervising the contract initiation exercise and its effective execution.

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 realizing 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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide advice during contract negotiations when necessary

2. Supervise contract drafting and collaborate with the contract manager in ensuring the effective management of the contract

3. Ensure compliance of specific rules and regulations during contract preparation and implementation

4. Ensure suppliers, contractor, service providers and consultants meet contract obligations and perform to the required standards

5. Supervise and review any proposed amendment

6. Work with the Head of supply chain management in developing contract management strategy

7. Monitor market trends to develop renewal strategy

8. Ensure contracts are effectively implemented

9. Ensure contracts are renewed when a need arises

10. Ensure that invoices are appropriate consistent with the terms of the contract and approved

11. Communicate with suppliers, contractors, service providers and consultants when problems arise

12. Analyze possible risks associated with contracts and propose mitigating strategies

13. Collaborate with the Project Manager in identifying unexpected challenges identified Viv during implementation of contract and propose relevant solutions

14. Collaborate with Project Manager in supervising the implementation of contracts and reporting the contract execution progress

15. Develop and disseminate contract performance of the staff under his/her supervision

16. Ensure timely submission of periodic reports

17. Collaborate with the internal tender committees and ensure Procurement activities are well managed.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

• Master’s Degree in Business Law, Risk management, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or any other relevant field with at least 4 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in senior officer role

OR

• Bachelor's’ Degree in Law, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or any other relevant field with at least 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in senior officer role

• Relevant professional qualification/ certification would be an added advantage

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. The incumbent must possess solid experience and knowledge in contract management and risk management

2. The incumbent must have solid knowledge of risk management processes and procedures

3. The role holder should have sound negotiation and market intelligence skills

Behavioral Competencies:

1. 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;

2. Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;

3. Must be open to change and adapt established methods for new uses within the institution

Additional Information:

The position is based in Kigali, Rwanda and applicants must be willing to relocate outside their countries of domicile.

RSSB reserves the right to appoint or to issue an employment contract to the successful candidate.

Interested candidates are advised to visit the RSSB website for a more detailed job description for the role, and submit your application online by Tuesday, 11 March 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, names and address of three professional referees. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit a valid Criminal Clearance Certificate.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer