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Background

The Republic of Burundi, the Republic of Rwanda and the United Republic of
Tanzania have received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the
Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Power Project RRFP. The Republic of
Burundi, the Republic of Rwanda and the United Republic of Tanzania, through a
Shareholders Agreement and the Implementation Agreement, jointly seek to
develop the 80MW Regional Rusumo Hydroelectric Power Plant ‘the Project”
through a Special Purpose Vehicle Company, the Rusumo Power Company Limited
RPCL. The RPCL has been established by the three governments to develop,
construct, finance, insure, own, operate and maintain the Hydropower
plant/Generation Facility.

The Rusumo Power Company Limited RPCL intends to apply part of the proceeds
of the credit to recruit the following key staff positions within the company
and now invite qualified individuals to apply for the following positions

TERMS OF REFERENCE FOR CORPORATE SECRETARY/LEGAL COUNSEL POSITION
BACKGRAOUND

STATUS OF THE RUSUMO FALLS HYDROELECTRIC PROJECT RPCL

The project is in the implementation phase with two contractors on board
namely joint venture of CGCOC Group and Jiangxi Water and Hydropower
Construction from China for Civil works Contract Package 1CP-¬1 and
Consortium of RUSUMO Falls ANDRITZ Hydro GmbH & ANDRITZ Pvt Ltd from Germany
and India respectively for Electromechanical Works Contract Package 2
CP-¬2..
The project is being implemented through a public financed, public owned and
privately managed mechanism. A Special Purpose Vehicle namely RUSUMO POWER
COMPANY LIMITED RPCL has been established by the three Governments to
oversee the implementation and operation of the project. Although its
shareholders are the three Governments, RPCL will operate as private company.
NELSAP is implementing the project on behalf of RPCL.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT

The Regional RUSUMO Falls Hydroelectric Project is located at RUSUMO Falls on
the KAGERA River which forms the border between RWANDA and TANZANIA. Power
production facilities are located entirely on the right bank of the KAGERA
River in TANZANIA, while the Switchyard is located on the left bank of the
River KAGERA in RWANDA.

INSTITUTIONAL ARRANGEMENTS

The RUSUMO POWER COMPANY LIMITED RPCL has been established as a corporate
identity with shareholding by the three Governments and it is the owner of
Regional RUSUMO Falls Hydroelectric Project. NELSAP is implementing the agency
through a Project Implementation Support Agreement PISA with RPCL. Within
this document reference is made to both NELSAP and the RPCL roles reflecting
the intended transition from NESLSAP to the RPCL toward completion and
commissioning of construction works.

OBJECTIVE OF THE RECRUITMENT
The objective of this assignment is to employ a suitably qualified Corporate
Secretary/legal counsel Provide general advice and counsel on corporate,
legal, business and employment matters;

DUTY STATION

The appointed candidate will be located at RPCL Rusumo offices

POSITION TITLE

Corporate Secretary/legal counsel
Type of Appointment/ contact
RPCL will offer a successful candidate an Open ended type of contract
Reporting line
Corporate Secretary/legal Officer will report to Managing Director who will
assess and evaluate him/her during performance evaluation
KPI/Job description
• Provide general advice and counsel on corporate, legal, business and
employment matters;
• Preparing and analyzing contracts and other legal documents related to the
operation and maintenance of RRFHP and corporate governance of RPCL;
• As a Corporate Secretary, prepare various meeting minutes and resolutions of
the Board and maintain the Board Books;
• Legal liaison between Company and various Outside Legal Counsel;
• Periodic reviews and audits of corporate documents, processes and procedures
to ensure ongoing legal compliance;
• Maintaining and defending the Company intellectual property portfolio;
• Maintaining in-¬house legal records and databases
• Represent the company’s interest with respect to disputes with any of the
three shareholder governments and various ministries. On immigration,
import/export issues, leases, tax and labor laws applicable in each country of

EDUCATION AND SKILLS REQUIREMENT

• University Degree in Law and licensed to practice law in one of the three
partner countries Rwanda, Tanzania, and Burundi and able to receive
certification to practice law in other partner countries as required;
• 10+ years of experience as in-¬house counsel; Experience working as a
corporate secretary is an advantage;
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills;
• Organized and able to manage time efficiently;
• Ability to work independently with little direction;
• Ability to use independent judgment and critical thinking;

WORKING CONDITIONS
• Must be able to work under extreme pressure and in emergency situations

Languages
• Thorough knowledge of English/French, and/or one of the regional languages
is an added advantage

Eligibility Criteria

Interested applicants from Burundi Rwanda and Tanzania are invited to express
interest in the assignment by submitting a cover letter, Copy of Education
Certificates and CV including date of birth and nationality by 5 January 2021
before 1700 hours Rwanda time through the email nelcuvacancy@nilebasin.org
and nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org with a copy to the Managing Director
ntarek@rusumorpcl.com

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT

-->The above positions will be based at the Regional Rusumo Falls Hydroelectric Power Plant site on the Rwanda-Tanzania Boarder. Staff will be appointed on an Open ended type of contract with a probation period of 6 months.

ELIGIBILITY OF CANDIDATES

-->Only qualified candidates who are nationals of the participating and shareholder countries of Republic of Burundi, Republic of Rwanda, and United Republic of Tanzania are eligible to apply. The positions will be filled up based on equity and balance of the shareholder countries.



Apply Today Through










Email nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org OR nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org

Interested qualified candidates should electronically submit their application
letter, Curriculum Vitae, academic certificates and copies of relevant
documents/testimonials, addressed to the ** Chairperson Board of Directors,
Rusumo Power Company Board RPCL ** by ** 5 ** ** th ** ** January ** **
2021 before 1700 hours Rwanda time ** through the email
**nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org** with copy to

** nelsapprocurement@nilebasin.org, ** the email should labeled “ **
candidate name” and title of position applied for. **


Detailed Terms of Reference ToR can be accessed by clicking on each position
above ** . **



Only candidates who meet the requirements and are short-listed for the
interview will be contacted



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