RISK MANAGEMENT & LEGAL ADVISOR

 World Vision (WV) Rwanda is a child-focused Christian humanitarian organization implementing development programs in 28 Districts of Rwanda.

World Vision Rwanda seeks to hire a highly qualified, dedicated and experienced national for the position of Risk Management & Legal Advisor. The position will be based at Head Office in Kigali, reporting to the National Director.

 Purpose of the position:

Together with National Office leadership, this position will be responsible for coordinating the development and implementation of WV Rwanda’s Risk Management Program.

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The position will also offer sound legal advice to the leadership to ensure appropriate employee relations and contract management and that WV Rwanda is compliant to legal standards of the country.

The major responsibilities include:

Key Outputs

Time (%)

Indicators

 

Risk Management

 

 

45%
  • Provide sound guidance and work with Senior Leadership to contribute to the development and implementation of the organization’s risk management program in a manner that fulfills the mission and strategic goals of the organization.
  • Leads facilitates and advises all departments in assessing risks and designing risk management programs.
  • Take lead in the development and implementation of systems, policies, and procedures for identification, collection, and analysis of risk-related information in consultation with the appropriate technical staff.
  • Develop and maintain an updated Risk Register to prioritize specific risks to WV Rwanda Ministry and ensure that regular monitoring of risk is carried out by the Leadership.
  • Document and ensure communication of key risks to the Leadership on a Monthly basis, and determine whether risk reduction recommendations have been tracked and implemented.
  • Prepare for, coordinate, organize and participate in periodic Enterprise Risk Management Committee meetings:  primarily providing reports on the achievements of the Risk and Compliance function and producing the minutes of the ERM Committee meetings.
  • Prepare the monthly ERM report for the National Office’s Monthly Management Report that is submitted to the Region.
  • Contribute towards the maintenance of effective internal control systems in the entire World vision Rwanda office  by ensuring that risk identification is embedded in the routine operating procedures of the organization
  • Coordinate investigations of incidences that may result to loss of WV Rwanda assets, support the recovery of lost assets and communicate deterrent Measures; this includes working closely with both Internal and external auditors, WVR Attorney, Insurance agents, Security department etc.
  • Participate in special assignments and investigations including but not limited to Tips Offs, Anonymous reports, whistleblowers, and bring it to the level of the Integrated Risk Reporting (IRR)
  • Participate in activities that ensure WVR complies with donor (grant requirements) and government (statutory and legal) regulations and identify risk areas. Risks identified incorporated and updated in the risk register.
  • Coordinate committees related to risk management, safety, and quality improvement.

Legal Compliance

40%
  • Advise the Leadership on any legal issue that comes up.
  • Ensure that WV Rwanda (WVR) practices and processes are law compliant and advise accordingly where there are gaps.
  • Support Line Managers and Leadership in the area of grievance, discipline and employee relations.
  • Ensure that World Vision Rwanda conforms to the local tax laws.
  • Liaise with the Labor Inspector for hiring, litigation or termination issues and advice management on this regard.
  • Liaise with the Immigration Department for work permit and visa related issues and communicate the requirements to candidates and/or visitors in advance.
  • Support and advise the Leadership in developing legally compliant policies, all types of contracts and employee-related policies.
  • Support the WVR in any legal issue either with staff or contractor liaising with the organization’s lawyer
  • Represent WVR in dealing with externally contracted legal firms as well as represent WVR in court whenever necessary or applicable.

Capacity building

10%
  • Facilitate capacity building sessions to WVR Leadership, Management, staff and implementing partners regarding Risk management including:

a)      The risk management strategy

b)      their respective responsibilities in carrying out the risk management program

  • Train, coach and motivate line managers on legal compliance matters including their responsibility in legal compliance for the organization.

Others

5%
  • Any other duties as may be assigned by the Supervisor.

Qualifications: Education/Knowledge/Technical Skills and Experience

The following knowledge, skills, and abilities may be acquired through a combination of formal schooling, self-education, prior experience or on-the-job training.

Minimum education and experience required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in law studies or other related fields.
  • At least 5 years of relevant work experience.
  • Clear understanding of the Labour law and other relevant laws of the land
  • Excellent analytical, planning, organizing, and management skills
  • Ability to work independently to efficiently meet deadlines
  • Ability to work under pressure and to effectively handle multiple tasks without compromising quality
  • Ability to handle sensitive information and discern risk areas of organization and work with management to mitigate or prevent, to protect the staff, organizational image, assets and other resources
  • Communication skills with strong English language capability (written and oral)

Preferred experience, technical Skills & Abilities:

  • Master’s Degree in relevant field
  • Experience of working with NGO or UN bodies
  • Ability to work in a cross-cultural environment
  • Self-starter (proactive), Problem solver and Innovative
  • Appropriate skills and experience in the capacity building and training of staff and partners
  • Membership to professional bodies would be an added advantage

Salary:

The salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

N.B: Women are highly encouraged to apply.

How to apply:

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to http://careers.wvi.org/job-opportunities-in-rwanda

If this is your first time applying online via the World Vision International careers website, you will need to register an account along with your application details. This site will provide you with additional functionality, such as saved searches and email alerts. Registration requires minimal information to create your account. Further details will be collected during the application process.

All applicants must apply using our online application system, CVs received via email or standard post will NOT be considered.

In case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on wvrwanda-recruitment@wvi.org (no applications will be accepted through this email).

The closing date for submission of applications is 12th February 2020; no late applications will be accepted.

As a child-focused organization, World Vision is committed to the protection of children and does not employ staff whose background is not suitable for working with children. All employment is conditional upon successful completion of all applicable background checks, including criminal record checks.

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