Senior Projects and Partnerships Analyst at RSSB: 31, March 2025.

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

The Senior Projects and Partnerships Analyst at the Rwanda Social Security Board (RSSB) plays a crucial role in advancing the organisation’s strategic initiatives and enhancing its impact within the social security sector. This position is centred on evaluating and managing a diverse portfolio of projects and partnerships aimed at improving service delivery and fostering socio-economic well-being for Rwandans.

The analyst will conduct thorough market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and opportunities for collaboration, ensuring that RSSB remains at the forefront of innovative solutions in social security. By developing comprehensive project plans, tracking progress, and assessing outcomes, the analyst will contribute to the overall effectiveness and sustainability of RSSB’s initiatives.

Reporting to the Head, Strategy, Research Innovation and Policy, the Senior Projects and Partnerships Analyst will be responsible for providing technical support to project managers across RSSB by ensuring alignment with strategic priorities, offering analytical insights, and facilitating best practices in project execution. Additionally, the role will be responsible for managing and coordinating strategic partnerships to enhance the institution’s capacity to implement key initiatives.

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.

If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact, ready to embrace innovation and change, and eager to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment, then RSSB is the place for you.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Provide analytical and technical support to project managers in planning, execution, and monitoring of strategic projects across the institution.
2. Develop project evaluation frameworks to track progress and impact against strategic goals.
3. Ensure RSSB projects align with national and sectoral development plans, as well as global best practices in social security.
4. Identify potential risks across projects and propose mitigation strategies.
5. Facilitate knowledge sharing and capacity building for project teams on project management methodologies and tools.
6. Identify and assess potential strategic partnerships with international organizations, government agencies, development partners, and private sector entities.
7. Develop and implement engagement strategies to strengthen relationships with key partners.
8. Facilitate collaboration with external stakeholders on joint initiatives, research, and capacity-building programs.
9. Ensure alignment of partnerships with the institution’s long-term strategic objectives and sustainability goals.
10. Monitor and evaluate partnership agreements to maximize institutional benefits and effectiveness.
11. Conduct research and benchmarking on best practices in social security project implementation and partnerships.
12. Provide insights on global trends in social protection, pension reforms, healthcare financing, and other relevant areas.
13. Contribute to policy papers and reports that inform strategic decision-making.
14. Act as a central liaison between the Strategy department and other departments for project-related support and partnership engagements.
15. Prepare reports and presentations for senior management on the status and impact of key projects and partnerships.
16. Maintain an updated database of institutional projects and partnerships, ensuring timely documentation of key milestones.
17. Perform any other duties related to Project management and Strategic Partnerships function as may be assigned from time to time.

Key Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have at least:

1. Master’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field is an added advantage, with at least 3 years of relevant experience;

OR

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Project Management, Business Administration or a related field with at least 5 years of relevant experience;
2. Professional certificates such as Project Management Professional (PMP), PRINCE2 Practitioner and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) will be an added advantage.

Key competencies

Technical Competencies:

The role holder must have:

1. 1. Strong Analytical Skills
   2. Strong Project Planning & Management
   3. Strong Problem-solving skills
   4. Change Management Skills
   5. Strong Strategic and Business Planning Skills
   6. Strong Monitoring and Evaluation Skills
   7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
   8. Proficiency in project management software and tools
   9. Quality Assurance
   10. Business awareness
   11. Understanding sector trends
   12. Total quality Management
   13. Knowledge of relevant laws, policies and regulations

Behavioural Competencies:

The job holder must demonstrate:

1. 1. Client Service Focus
   2. Communication & Interpersonal Skills
   3. Integrity and Confidentiality
   4. Strong organizational skills
   5. Proactive and Engaging
   6. Strong Personality
   7. Detail Oriented
   8. Result and Data Driven
   9. Breakthrough Innovation
   10. Technology Savvy

Additional Information:

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

Interested candidates are advised to submit your application online by Monday 31, 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. Also, attach copies of your academic and professional qualifications.

RSSB is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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