It’s our people at Marriott that make guests come back to stay with us, time after time. So we like to make sure our employees are looked after. Below you can find out about the kinds of benefits our employees in Rwanda can expect when they join our team, from paid time off to help with housing.

You can also learn more about what we need from you as a candidate, from references to knowledge of our working languages. Benefits do vary from role to role, but this is a good snapshot for potential new Marriott associates in Rwanda.

Work Permits & Visas in Rwanda

People of many nationalities work in Rwanda. We’re here to support the process to get your visas and work permits in place if you need them.

Accommodation in Rwanda

Accommodation may come with the job for Marriott workers in Rwanda. Some of our expatriate employees can get a housing allowance (for example at Kigali Marriott Hotel and Four Points by Sheraton) or provided accommodation. Talk to us at the interview stage to find out if this applies to your chosen position.

Rwanda Language Requirements

Ideally, our associates in Rwanda should have a good command of English, some familiarity with the local language Kinyarwanda, and also some French. If any other languages are needed, we’ll add this to the job listing.

Employee Health Insurance in Rwanda

Associates in Rwanda get health insurance as part of their agreement with us. You can ask us for more details about the type of cover as you go through the recruitment process.

Transport to Work in Rwanda

Some more senior roles may come with a company car, and our associates who are on duty early in the morning or late at night may get a transportation allowance.

Pension Provision For Associates in Rwanda

We make a monthly contribution to the Rwanda Security Board for our associates’ retirement funds.

Employee Discounts & Perks

Explore by Marriott Bonvoy is a discount scheme that’s open to all employees. Some manager-level workers in Rwanda also get access to our gyms. Junior associates can get a yearly contribution that they can use at external gym facilities.

Service Charges & Tips in Rwanda

Our associates are generally eligible to earn tips while working their shifts. Service charges are subject to taxes and other deductions.

Bonuses For Associates in Rwanda

Performance-based bonuses may apply to some Marriott roles in Rwanda. Note that bonus payments are subject to deductions.

Annual Leave in Rwanda

Annual leave for Marriott employees in Rwanda starts at 18 days a year and can increase with time to a maximum of 21 days a year. There are 15 public holidays in Rwanda.

Sick Leave Policy for Marriott Rwanda

Associates in Rwanda can get up to 15 days of paid short-term sick leave, as long as they present a valid medical certificate. For certified sick leave more than 15 days long, associates may be eligible for three months on full pay and then a further three months unpaid.

Maternity, Paternity & Adoption Leave

Eligible associates can use parental leave to welcome their new arrival to the family. We typically offer 12 weeks of maternity leave (which can start two weeks before the delivery date) and four days of paternity leave. The same allowances apply for adoption leave.

Relocation Support to Rwanda

New starters who are leaving their home country to join us in Rwanda may be eligible for some relocation support, including financial support and transportation of their personal belongings. The level of support provided will depend on the job and the band the role sits in.

Salary Payment

Salaries are paid monthly on the last day of the month. Our apprentices and interns may be eligible for support with things like meals, transportation or other benefits, depending on the terms of their agreement with us.

Pay For Night Shifts & Overtime

Associates who work overtime beyond their normal weekly working hours can be compensated with time off, which they need to take over the following 30 days.

Reference checks For Applicants in Rwanda

Our team will check references from previous employers or academic settings before finalizing a job offer in Rwanda.

Medical Screening in Rwanda

New starters may need to do a medical check before they start work with Marriott.

On-Duty Meals

Our hotel associates in Rwanda can get one free meal a day and two coffee breaks during their shift.

Uniform Allowance Policy

Most Marriott roles are uniformed, as our people are an important part of our brand. We’ll issue any uniforms to new starters ready for their first day.

Ways of Working in Rwanda

We offer rolling and temporary contracts. Associates usually work nine hours a day and get an hour for their lunch break.

Flexible working

We may be able to offer some flexibility depending on the job role and the needs of our team.

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This aforementioned list provides a brief overview of benefits offered to eligible employees of Marriott International and participating subsidiaries in Europe, Middle East and Africa. All benefits are subject to terms and conditions. Marriott may, in its sole discretion, enhance, modify, decrease, or terminate any benefit program or any terms and conditions at any time without advance notice. Marriott benefits do not apply to employees of businesses operated by independent franchisees.