This guide outlines the key benefits and administrative processes for technologists with full-time status in Rwanda to ensure a smooth onboarding experience and continued alignment with Andela’s Onboarding policies.
Medical & Life Insurance
- Comprehensive medical coverage for the technologist and their immediate family
- Group life insurance coverage
- Old Mutual, the current medical insurance provider in Rwanda
Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) Stipend
- $1,500 for employees in non-technical roles.
- $2,500 for employees in technical roles.
Internet Allowance
As Andela Rwanda operates fully remotely, employees are entitled to a monthly internet allowance of 147,271 RWF
Leave Policy
- Annual leave: Employees are entitled to 21 days of annual leave
- Public holidays: All nationally recognized public holidays are observed.
- Maternity leave: 12 weeks of fully paid maternity leave.
- Paternity leave: 2 weeks of paid paternity leave.
- Sick leave: An employee who has completed at least one month of continuous service at Andela and is unable to work due to sickness or injury is entitled to the following:
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- Any absence due to illness exceeding two (2) days requires a doctor’s note upon the team member's return to work.
- Team members are entitled to a maximum of 30 working days of paid sick leave.
- For the next 30 days, team members will receive half of their monthly remuneration.
- If the illness extends beyond 60 days, the team member will not receive any pay for the additional 30 days.
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- Additional leave notes:
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- All leave and Out of Office (OOO) days must be recorded in Workday.
- Annual leave requests must be submitted to your supervisor at least 4 weeks in advance.
- For leave requests exceeding 8 consecutive days, submit at least 8 weeks in advance.
- Ensure that relevant stakeholders are informed via Out of Office notifications.
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Payment Policy
- The payroll cycle closes on the 10th of each month. Any changes made after this date will be reflected in the next cycle.
- Payments are disbursed on the 25th of each month.
- Salaries are transferred to the employee's bank account provided in Workday. Required details include the bank account number, SWIFT code, and IBAN.
Required Documentation
- Valid Passport
- National Identification Card (ID)
- Original Graduation Certificate or Educational Qualification
- Police Clearance Certificate (Certificate of Good Conduct)
- Tax Identification Number (TIN)
- Work Permit (for foreign nationals)