Director of Human Resource and Administration
Description
Our Client, Cogebanque, has been in existence for the last 23 years. It has registered tremendous strategic expansions in line with its vision and core values as an economic operator in Rwanda. The bank currently operates with over 28 branches, over 385 active Bank agents and 36 ATMs across the country. The bank inaugurated a newly completed 8 storey property in 2018, which serves as its Headquarters at the heart of Kigali’s central business district.
In line with its vision to be a financial centre of excellence and a leading provider of innovative financial services, the Bank is looking to identify results-driven, visionary, strategic thinking experienced, and highly qualified leaders with excellent credentials, proven experience, demonstrated capacity, and know-how to fill the position of Director of HR and Administration.
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, the Director of HR and Administration provides leadership for the bank in the development and implementation of strategic Human Resource policies, Organisation Development Programmes and Performance Management systems.

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Key Responsibilities:
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Bank’s Strategic Plans; provide the team with technical advice and trends concerning the people management aspects of the business and compliance with labour laws
• Develop and operationalise the HR and Administration Strategy to define how the directorate will contribute to facilitating the bank to achieve its objectives
• Plan, develop and manage the implementation of the Annual HR Business Plan and Budget, set benchmarks for implementation of planned projects, evaluate the performance of the plan, taking corrective action if required
• Review organizational work processes, HR policies and practices and lead organizational development initiatives and interventions in line with the Bank’s strategic plan
• Develop and oversee the implementation of the Bank’s HR systems and processes such as performance management system, talent development mechanisms and succession planning programmes
• Develop the annual staffing plan, ensuring that resources, skills and internal capacity are readily available when the business needs them, now and in the future
• Define the bank’s talent, in the context of its operating space, vision, mission and strategic objectives
• Oversee the development and implementation of talent management (sourcing, induction, development and retention) strategies to ensure that the Bank has adequate numbers of qualified and competent staff as required
• Develop a comprehensive framework to enhance alignment between the organisation and individual performance and to support performance improvement and management
• Ensure that rewards management mechanisms are linked to performance and result in motivation and retention of talent
• Represent the Bank on different fora as and when called upon
• Participate in internal committees
• Participate in audits and regulatory reviews.

Requirements
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management, social sciences, organisational/occupational psychology or closely related field and a Post graduate qualification in Human Resource Management
• Have at least 10 years’ experience in Human Resources; five (5) years of which is at a Senior Management level in a financial or business context where best practice in HR has been demonstrated
• Be a thought leader and an ultimate service provider and advisor to leadership team.
• Able to empower line managers within the bank to ensure they are able to attract, develop and, retain talent.
• Be able to champion new ways of working and wellbeing of staff and diversity.
• Have experience with FTP and Banking ERP
• Possess leadership skills and change management track record
• Have proactive HR development and planning skills
• Able to assess fitness for roles
• Have advanced people skills – experience leading a large department
• Able to develop project plans, coordinate projects and complete projects on time

Submission Procedure
If you believe you meet the role requirements and can clearly demonstrate your abilities, please submit your application, including certified copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and testimonials, your curriculum vitae, details of your current position, current remuneration, as well as email and telephone contacts of three (3) referees who can speak of your competence, character, and integrity.
Email or hard copy applications will not be accepted. All applications must be submitted through the e-recruitment portal to be considered, and your application must be received by 27 January 2023
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