Exciting Career Opportunity at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) – Manager, Maternity Leave Benefits
Are you ready to embark on a transformational journey? We are seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking leader to join us as the Manager Maternity Leave Benefits. If you thrive in dynamic environments and are committed to innovation and transformation, this is the opportunity for you!
If you have clear and effective verbal and written communication skills that enhance our member experience, then we are looking for you. In this pivotal role, you will manage RSSB’s Maternity Leave Benefits scheme for our members by ensuring quality services and client satisfaction.
Reporting to the Head Pension and Pre-retirement Benefits , the Manager, Maternity Leave Benefits will be responsible for all aspects of administering maternity leave benefits scheme, developing new policies, and ensuring that service delivery standards are adhered to.
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.
If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, then RSSB is the place for you.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate a team that processes and verifies applications for maternity benefits
- Oversee accuracy of Maternity Leave benefits and timely payment to eligible beneficiaries
- Identify gaps and make suggestions on improving and modernizing the scheme
- Develop and grow the scheme, increase coverage, awareness, contributions, and benefits
- Prepare and present reports of activities for her/his hierarchical level
- Carry out periodical evaluation of activities of personnel of the scheme
- Head Maternity Leave investigations: ensure that investigations are effectively conducted and approve reports
- Prepare and present periodic statistics related to the MLB scheme
- Ensure availability of periodical statistics of the injuries
- Ensure application of Maternity Leave rules, policies, and regulations
- Follow up adoption process of all required legal instruments for maternity leave benefits
- Conduct Public sensitization campaigns and assure awareness of the scheme
- Ensure motivation, cohesiveness, and alignment of the scheme’s team members; and monitor performance of team and implement corrective action for poor performance
- Execute policies and procedures for the scheme and work with appropriate structures to ensure effective execution of the scheme’s policies and practices
- Engage with relevant internal and external stakeholders in the course of work while upholding and promoting RSSB’s image
- Perform any other duties related to the MLB scheme as may be assigned from time to time
Key Requirements
The successful candidate must have at least:
- Master’s Degree in Actuarial science, Insurance, Economics, Business Management, Public Administration Law, Social Sciences, Social Security Financing, or a relevant field with at least at least 4 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Actuarial science, Insurance, Economics, Business Management, Public Administration Law, Social Sciences, Social Security Financing, or a related field with at least At least 6 years’ relevant experience, 2 of which should have been in supervisory role
Key competencies
Technical Competencies:
- The role holder should have knowledge in maternity leave benefits and labour legislation
- Must possses benefits analysis and planning skills
- The incumbent should be conversant with cost benefits analysis and benefits calculation
- Must be familliar with relevant laws and regulations
Behavioral Competencies:
- 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;
- Must be able to establish and maintain constructive and effective relationships with key stakeholders and staff alike;
- 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 Thursday, 22 August 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, 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
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