Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Senior Officer, Workforce Planning & Resourcing. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!

This role offers a unique opportunity to align recruitment strategies with the broader goals and structure of the organization, developing and implementing recruitment plans based on organisational needs and conducting exit interviews and analyze feedback to inform organizational improvements.

If you have what it takes to work closely with a dynamic staff and you are passionate about being part of a mission-driven organization that prioritizes the well-being of millions of individuals, then we are looking for you. In this pivotal role, you will directly contribute to transforming the organization, towards providing soci0-economic well-being, long-term stability and prosperity for Rwandans.

Reporting to the Manager, Performance and Talent, the Senior Officer, Workforce Planning & Resourcing will be responsible for managing recruitments, providing effective workforce planning, and resourcing processes, developing, and implementing RSSB HR strategy.

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.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage staff under his/her direct supervision
• Coordinate the activity of identification of vacant positions on RSSB organisational structure and recommend staff recruitments depending on the needs
• Verify the list of job positions to be advertised and follow up the required approvals
• Coordinate the activity of preparation of recruitment plan and related budget Develop and redefine the recruitment process and monitor the recruitment progress for advertised job positions and report on recruitment activities with recommendations for improvement
• Conduct selection of candidates in accordance with advertised criteria and generated selection report
• Ensure effective preparation and execution of interviews and produce related reports
• Coordinate the activity of drafting appointment letters and employment contracts
• Prepare the final recruitment report and submit it to the line Manager for induction of newly recruited staff
• Participate in the development of RSSB e-Recruitment system and ensure its effective implementation
• Monitor the manpower resource information in e-Recruitment system on regular basis

• Establish general hiring standards for all classes of employment, including standardisation of screening, interviewing, recruitment criteria, etc
• Review the quarterly results of the recruitment and induction survey and take appropriate action to remedy faults
• Coordinate management of contracts for contractual staff, staff missions, transfers, and replacements
• Follow up staff exit and termination processes and provide report to the line Manager for compensation and benefits purposes
• Participate in salary negotiation for newly recruited staff
• Conduct staff exit interviews for departing employees to identify reasons for exit
• Perform any other duties related to Human Capital function as may be assigned from time to time

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

1. Recruitment management
2. Talent management
3. Knowledge of HR technology
4. Career Development and Coaching
5. Change Management
6. Competency Management
7. Employee Engagement and Retention Management

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:

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

Interested candidates are advised to submit applications online by Tuesday 31, December, 2024

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