Legal Expert
The
RDB is looking to recruit one International Legal Expert to join its Strategic
Investments Unit (SIU).
Strategic
investments are private investments that are either large (in terms of investment
value), high impact (creation of many jobs), strategic (e.g., catalytic
investment into a strategic sector) or complex (e.g., requires Government of
Rwanda approval because it involves large tracts of public land).
The successful candidate will be required to perform the following functions:
- Conduct legal
analysis and develop recommendations with respect to legal aspects of
investment proposals involving the Government of Rwanda for the RDB.
- Conduct or lead
negotiations of investments on behalf of the Government of Rwanda and
coordination of negotiations with other government and private sector
stakeholders.
- Provide
negotiation support e.g., preparations of negotiation positions and
strategies to the CEO of RDB (or whomever may be the chief negotiator of
the transaction at RDB).
- Formal training
and on the job coaching of the SIU’s Rwandan staff (of different skill
levels).
- Development of a
strategy for required external training and skills development for the SIU
staff.
- Support the Head
of the SIU in the development of a framework for managing the overall
negotiation process and intra-departmental organizational structure and
recruitment needs.
- Support the Head
of SIU in the development of methodologies to select/prioritize investment
projects and of systems to plan and allocate efficiently the overall
workflow of the SIU.
- Support the Head
of SIU in the development of a system to procure, commission and review
external Experts to perform (1) company due diligence and (2)
sector-specific analysis related to particular investments/projects.
- Support the Head
of SIU in the development of an efficient system to report on progress and
highlight challenges to RDB and key external stakeholders.
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience
RDB is looking for candidates with the following profile:
- A Masters or JD
in law.
- At least four
years of relevant professional experience related to investment
transactions in a reputable international law firm. Specialization in
project finance or PPPs highly desirable.
- Excellent analytical
and contract drafting skills with respect to large, complex private or
public-private investments.
- Proven track
record in successfully negotiating and implementing large, complex private
or public-private investments. Experience working with governments to
negotiate public-private investment in developing country context highly
desirable.
- Excellent
stakeholder management skills, able to confidently work with senior public
officials and private sector leaders.
- Excellent
business writing and presentation skills and verbal communication skills
(in English).
- Delivery
focused, pragmatic, able to multi-task and get things done in a fast paced
environment.
- Proven ability
to inspire, coach, capacity build individuals, including people from
different backgrounds and cultures and including senior managers.
- Professional,
detail orientated with high standards.
- Excellent team
leadership and coaching skills.
Closing
Date for Applications: By 5pm, Friday 5th July, 2013. and should be e-mailed to
scbi-jobs@rdb.rw
