Description
29th September 2026
Job
Opportunity in VisionFund Rwanda
‘’Make a difference to thousands in the land of a
thousand hills’’
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR), is Rwanda’s largest microfinance
Institution. VFR is committed to the development of Rwanda through providing
affordable financial services (savings and loans) to the less privileged
throughout its 4 zones in Rwanda.
VFR is the institution where you can develop your expertise
working with the best people worldwide in a dynamic, team focused high
performance environment. If you are looking for interesting but challenging
work where you can make a difference in the world, then VFR has the will to
make it so.
VisionFund Rwanda (VFR) has zero tolerance to abuse and
sexual exploitation of children and adults beneficiaries. We expect all our
employees/affiliates to commit to protecting children and adult
beneficiaries from harm and abide by our safeguarding policy. VFR needs to
recruit experienced and qualified staff on following position:
Legal and Company Secretary
Reporting to: Chief Executive Officer
Work location: Head Office
The legal and Company Secretary will help to ensure that VFR
complies with all legal and regulatory requirements. S/he will provide legal
advice, draft and review contracts, manage litigation risks, and ensure
compliance with financial Laws and regulations.
Major responsibilities
- To
advise members of the Board of Directors on their responsibilities and
powers.
- To
inform members of the Board of Directors about all the necessary
regulations or those which may affect the meetings of shareholders and of
the Board of Directors, reports thereof and submission of all company
documents required by the law to relevant organs as well as consequences
due to the failure to comply with such regulations.
- To
ensure that minutes of the meetings of shareholders or the Board of
Directors are well prepared and that registers provided for by the articles
of association are accurately kept.
- To
make sure annual balance sheet and other types of required documents are
submitted to the Registrar General as provided for by Law.
- To
ensure that copies of annual balance sheet and activity reports are
transmitted to relevant destinations in accordance with this Law and to
any person as provided by Law
- Advise
management to ensure compliance with local and international Laws
- Assess,
recommend and implement improvements to the Bank’s legal procedures
- Draft,
negotiate and review all the Bank’s legal agreements and advice Management
regarding the implications for VisionFund Rwanda PLC, and any actions
required by the Bank.
- Communicating
with Management and Branch Managers on actions required to ensure legal
compliance.
- Establish
record keeping and tracking systems and provide reports to Management on
the status of legal activities.
- Follow
up of Board and Shareholder resolutions.
- Ensure
disputes are resolved in a manner that safeguards Company’s position and
in compliance with applicable legislation.
- Brief
and monitor external counsel to ensure legal representation is effective.
- Develop
effective working relationships with key user departments to ensure their
needs are understood and appropriate solutions developed that support
business needs.
- Provide
legal counselling so as to ensure legal problems and risks are identified
and dealt with before they emerge as significant.
- Other
tasks that may be assigned by the position applicable professional
hierarchy from time to time.
Qualification and Experience
Bachelor Degree in law with 3 years’ experience in related
field in a financials institutions
How to apply
If the aforementioned positions speak to you, kindly attach
your Application letter together with detailed and updated CV via the link Search for Jobs by or before 9th October 2026. In
case you face any challenges in applying, please let us know on: recruitment@vfcrwanda.rw (no
applications will be accepted through this email).
Only shortlisted candidates will be communicated.
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