The Rwanda Energy Group (REG) is a group of companies
created out the Reforms that the Government of Rwanda (GoR) is implementing in
the Energy and Water Sectors aimed at improving the performance of the industry
to meet the national targets for Energy and Water Services as laid out under
the EDPRS II and beyond. .
created out the Reforms that the Government of Rwanda (GoR) is implementing in
the Energy and Water Sectors aimed at improving the performance of the industry
to meet the national targets for Energy and Water Services as laid out under
the EDPRS II and beyond. .
REG has since taken over the Energy operations
formerly under the Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA). The Group has
two subsidiaries, the Energy Utility Corporation Ltd in charge of ope
formerly under the Energy Water and Sanitation Authority (EWSA). The Group has
two subsidiaries, the Energy Utility Corporation Ltd in charge of ope
rations of
generation plants, network and sale of electricity while the Energy Development
Corporation Ltd is in charge of new generation, transmission and electricity access
development projects.
As part of the ongoing effort to create strong
corporate structures and institutional capacity, The Board of REG wishes to
recruit a competent and result oriented individual in the role of CORPORATE
SECRETARY. This is a strategic role in the Group and covers the affairs of
the REG Holding Company and the two subsidiaries.
corporate structures and institutional capacity, The Board of REG wishes to
recruit a competent and result oriented individual in the role of CORPORATE
SECRETARY. This is a strategic role in the Group and covers the affairs of
the REG Holding Company and the two subsidiaries.
Position: CORPORATE
SECRETARY
SECRETARY
Reporting Line: CHIEF
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Contract Duration: 3 years
Other Reporting: Board &
Committees
Committees
Remuneration: A commensurate
package will be given to the right candidate
package will be given to the right candidate
Job Purpose
To oversee the management and coordination of the
Board and Governance Services for REG and provide technical expertise and
guidance to the Group with respect to regal services and other related
oversight and advisory responsibilities
Board and Governance Services for REG and provide technical expertise and
guidance to the Group with respect to regal services and other related
oversight and advisory responsibilities
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
Board Services
·
Offer Legal advice and dispute resolution in support
to the Board of REG.
Offer Legal advice and dispute resolution in support
to the Board of REG.
·
Initiate the development of Board Calendar, work plans
and budgets
Initiate the development of Board Calendar, work plans
and budgets
·
Serve as Secretary to Board Committees.
Serve as Secretary to Board Committees.
·
Co-ordinate the Board Programs and Activities
including Logistical Support.
Co-ordinate the Board Programs and Activities
including Logistical Support.
·
Provide quality assurance on all reports and
publications for the Board.
Provide quality assurance on all reports and
publications for the Board.
·
Follow up, of Board decisions with executing officers
to ensure action
Follow up, of Board decisions with executing officers
to ensure action
Regulation and Compliance
·
Contribute to policy formulation and standards and
review these periodically to keep abreast with the changing environment and
other legal/regulatory requirements.
Contribute to policy formulation and standards and
review these periodically to keep abreast with the changing environment and
other legal/regulatory requirements.
·
Support the Board and Executive Management with
compliance with Legal/Regulatory Framework
Support the Board and Executive Management with
compliance with Legal/Regulatory Framework
·
Review corporate legal .documents initiated by
Subsidiaries and in collaboration with the transaction and legal advisory team
and or any other external service providers.
Review corporate legal .documents initiated by
Subsidiaries and in collaboration with the transaction and legal advisory team
and or any other external service providers.
·
Maintain Holding Company and corporate Registry and
Copies of All Official Board and Executive Documents.
Maintain Holding Company and corporate Registry and
Copies of All Official Board and Executive Documents.
Legal services
·
Prosecute and/or defend cases by-or against REG and
provide any required support to the Subsidiary legal teams.
Prosecute and/or defend cases by-or against REG and
provide any required support to the Subsidiary legal teams.
·
Evaluate and advise REG whether litigation is
warranted or not.
Evaluate and advise REG whether litigation is
warranted or not.
·
Review all contracts and Agreements which require
Board approval to which REG is party
Review all contracts and Agreements which require
Board approval to which REG is party
Planning and management.
·
Spearhead the development of the annual work plan
&budget for the BOard and Executive Management.
Spearhead the development of the annual work plan
&budget for the BOard and Executive Management.
·
Ensure prudent & transparent utilization of
resources entrusted to this office for official use only.
Ensure prudent & transparent utilization of
resources entrusted to this office for official use only.
·
Mentor and supervise staff in the department to
contribute to the fulfilment of the REG’s Mission.
Mentor and supervise staff in the department to
contribute to the fulfilment of the REG’s Mission.
Occasional duties
·
Represent the REG and the CEO at various for a
whenever called upon
Represent the REG and the CEO at various for a
whenever called upon
·
Any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the
Chief Executive Officer or directly by the Board.
Any other duties as may be reasonably assigned by the
Chief Executive Officer or directly by the Board.
Key Results Areas
·
A well facilitated and performing Board.
A well facilitated and performing Board.
·
Effective representation of REG in legal issues
internally and externally.
Effective representation of REG in legal issues
internally and externally.
·
Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance of REG and its
Subsidiaries
Ensure Legal and Regulatory Compliance of REG and its
Subsidiaries
·
Legal oversight in the performance of Subsidiaries.
Legal oversight in the performance of Subsidiaries.
Educational Requirements:
Essential:
·
Master’s degree in Business Law/ Commercial law or
related law field from a recognized university
Master’s degree in Business Law/ Commercial law or
related law field from a recognized university
·
An Honors Degree in Law from a recognized University
An Honors Degree in Law from a recognized University
Desirable:
·
Post graduate training in Commercial Law or
Infrastructure Law/Inter-national Business
Post graduate training in Commercial Law or
Infrastructure Law/Inter-national Business
·
Knowledgeable about the energy supply industry In
Rwanda and the Region
Knowledgeable about the energy supply industry In
Rwanda and the Region
·
A member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators
A member of the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and
Administrators
Related lob Experience and Additional Skills,
Essential:
·
At least 10 years working in the legal department a
large organization. At least 5 of these years should be at a senior managerial
level
At least 10 years working in the legal department a
large organization. At least 5 of these years should be at a senior managerial
level
·
Must have good knowledge of Rwandan Laws
Must have good knowledge of Rwandan Laws
·
Should be result oriented, team player-with a high
degree of professionalism. “
Should be result oriented, team player-with a high
degree of professionalism. “
Desirable:
·
Good communication skills (written and oral).
Good communication skills (written and oral).
·
Proficiency in relevant computer packages.
Proficiency in relevant computer packages.
·
Analytical skills.
Analytical skills.
·
Should have good leadership and negotiation skills.
Should have good leadership and negotiation skills.
How to Apply
Detailed Applications including, Cover Letter,
Detailed CV and Copies of Academic Certificates should be delivered at the Head
Office Secretariat not later than 21/11 2014, at exactly 5: OOP.M to
the:
Detailed CV and Copies of Academic Certificates should be delivered at the Head
Office Secretariat not later than 21/11 2014, at exactly 5: OOP.M to
the:
THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Rwanda Energy Group KN 82 ST3, Nyarugenge District,
Kigali City
Kigali City
P.O.Box 537 KIGALI
Jean Bosco MUGIRANEZA
Chief Executive Officer
