Compliance Specialist at RwandAir

RwandAir Ltd is the flag carrier airline of Rwanda. It operates domestic and international services to East Africa, Central Africa, West Africa, Southern Africa, Europe and the Middle East from its main base at Kigali International Airport. Our mission is to provide unsurpassed, safe, and reliable services in air transportation, including strategically linking Rwanda with the outside world while ensuring a fair return on investment. As part of the expansion strategy, we are looking for interested, qualified, and competent candidates to fill the following position:

Job Title:             Compliance Specialist

Reports to:         Manager Enterprise, Risk and Compliance

Department:            Compliance and Risk

Location:             Kigali International Airport (KIA)

Job Purpose

The Compliance Specialist is responsible for supporting the organization’s compliance framework by monitoring business activities, conducting audits, and maintaining adherence to applicable laws, regulations, and internal policies. The role ensures that compliance risks are identified, addressed, and reported, while promoting ethical practices and safeguarding the organization’s integrity and reputation.

1.      Key Duties and Responsibilities:

·        Monitor business operations and activities to ensure compliance with laws, regulations, and internal policies.

·        Conduct compliance audits, inspections, and investigations, documenting findings and recommending corrective actions.

·        Assist in the development, implementation, and updating of compliance policies, procedures, and training programs.

·        Maintain compliance records, registers, and databases in alignment with organizational standards.

·        Stay current with changes in the regulatory environment and advise on their impact to the organization.

·        Support regulatory filings, submissions, and responses to external audits or inquiries.

·        Collaborate with departments such as Legal, HR, IT, Finance, and Operations to address compliance issues.

·        Clearly communicate compliance requirements to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

·        Prepare and present compliance reports for management review.

·        Support the confidential reporting process and assist in investigations of compliance concerns.

·        Contribute to embedding compliance within daily business practices across all departments.

·        Provide insights to the Manager Risk, Compliance and Documentation on emerging compliance issues and potential risks.

·        Support organizational readiness for audits.

·        Help promote an enterprise-wide culture of ethics, integrity, and accountability.

2.      About You – Minimum Standard Qualifications; Essential

·        Bachelor’s degree in Business, Law, Finance, or related field (mandatory).

·      ProfessionalcertificationsuchasCertifiedCompliance&EthicsProfessional(CCEP),Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM), or equivalent is an advantage.

3.      About You – Other Desired Competencies & Skills; Previous Experience:

Essential

·        Minimum of 3 years’ experience in compliance, legal, audit, or regulatory roles.

·        Understanding of compliance frameworks and standards relevant to the aviation industry (e.g., ISO 37301, ISO 9001, IOSA/ISAGO, RCAA/ICAO requirements).

·        Strong organizational and documentation management skills.

·        Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.

·        High ethical standards, integrity, and attention to detail.

·        Ability to review complex documentation, identify discrepancies, and recommend preventive measures.

·        Experience in managing compliance initiatives, audits, or remediation plans within deadlines.

4.      How to Apply:

·        An application letter addressed to the Chief HR & Administration Officer;

·        Recent Curriculum Vitae;

·        Copies of Notarized Degree/Diploma certificates

·        Relevant certificates;

·        Copies of academic papers;

·        A photocopy of the Passport/National ID;

·        Three referees

The deadline for submitting application documents (Only PDF Format) is December 16, 2025. Please apply via the link: https://erecruitment.rwandair.com/.