JOB PROFILE
OUR CLIENT:
Founded in 2013 in Mwanza, and
currently one of the fastest growing brokerage firms in Tanzania, our Client
corporation offers a full range of insurance products, services and solutions
its clients across the country. The
company has expanded rapidly in various locations including Dar es Salaam,
Shinyanga, Kahama, and Arusha.
The organization has a team of
experienced professionals whose in-depth business knowledge, insurance
expertise and professional credibility has resulted in successful partnerships
with each of its clients. The Company’s
overall supervision is facilitated by the Board of Directors.
Reporting to the Managing
Director, this position is based in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, overseeing all
Company’s branches in the country.
SUMMARY:
Our Client is seeking an
experienced PRINCIPAL OFFICER (PO)
to assist with the day-to-day operations, reporting and lead all relevant
functions in the smooth running of the company’s branches across Tanzania. The PO will use his/her superior organizational,
operational and administrative skills to facilitate maximum productivity and
effective workflows. The PO will be
well-groomed, well-spoken, approachable, helpful, and project a professional
image.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Ensure that the company processes and procedures
are compliant and in line with the Insurance Act of 2009.
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Compile monthly quarterly & yearly reports
for discussion with the Country Manager on the company’s business and revenue
collected for purposes of filing the records with the Regulatory Authority.
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Ensure that all corporate clients are visited at
least once every quarter for service review and insurance procedure update
changes that may occur within the year.
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Compile monthly reports for discussion and
execution with the Country Manager on member underwriting and underwriting fees
payable.
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Ensure that membership records are accurate
updated and available for reference.
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Ensure renewal notifications are sent out at
least a month before renewal date and follow up to confirm renewals.
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Convene and attend sales and marketing weekly
meetings.
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Ensure all payments are regularly followed up
for from both clients and Insurance Companies.
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supervise businesses for all Branches across Tanzania.
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In charge of all company's accounting.
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Responsible to follow up all Client Claims with
respective Insurance Companies.
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Should be in a position to submit documents to
TIRA, and to be the company’s Principal Officer.
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Develop and maintain procedures and work
instructions.
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Internalize and live the values, norms and
behavioral codes of the Company and insurance practices.
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Eliminate wastage, recommend cost saving new
practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Company’s
efficiencies.
§ Other
duties as assigned.
COMPANY ADVOCACY
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Promote an environment founded on the Bank’s
values of integrity, respect and fairness.
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Act as an advocate for the Company in all
dealings with members and staff, and present a professional image in all
dealings with the public including appropriate dress standards, helpfulness and
friendliness.
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Promote a balanced team environment with a focus
on continuous improvements, best practice and member focus.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
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Demonstrate a willingness and capacity to become
better equipped to perform job responsibilities by transferring new knowledge
and skills gained through training to the workplace.
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Ensure the successful completion of individual
training and development activities to update knowledge and skills relating to
legislative, policy, and system, procedure, product and service requirements
inherent in current duties.
ACADEMICS | QUALIFICATIONS | SKILLS | EXPERIENCE
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A. ACADEMICS | EDUCATION
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Advance Diploma or Degree in Insurance from a recognized
institution.
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B. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
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Insurance industry progressive work experience of 3-5
years, with exposure to operations, effective workflows, processes and
systems.
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Background or basic knowledge of Accounting.
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Strong professional and clear communication skills along
with ability to network and build strong relationships.
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Demonstrated
technological competence, including the ability to research, e-networking,
understand, capitalize upon and enhance information systems. Strong computer skills in MS Office Suite with advanced Word/Excel
skills, and relevant accounting/financial software;
Fluent in English and Kiswahili, both verbal and written.
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Strong ability to effectively negotiate with, communicate
with and influence various stakeholder groups, leadership, suppliers and
vendors in the market.
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D. PROFESSIONAL | PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES § Articulate,
strong administrative and efficiency-minded.
§ Must
have dynamic, credible personality with diplomatic verbal and written
communication skills to elicit good rapport and support.
§ Demonstrate
leadership, mentorship, fairness and lead by example.
§ Well-referenced,
flexible and adaptable to cultural sensitivities of the country and its people.
§ Possess
excellent collaborative, interpersonal, communication, people-management and
relationship/rapport building skills
§ Decision
maker, problem solver, analytical ability & good numeric skills including
use of automated solutions.
APPLICATION
INSTRUCTIONS
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PROFILE MATCH:
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Before
applying, candidates are requested to ensure their experience matches the
criteria of above job profile.
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SCREENING ASSESSMENT:
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Interviews,
Pre-Screening
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REFERENCE SUBJECT LINE:
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“APPLICANT
|PRINCIPAL OFFICER (INSURANCE BROKERAGE)”
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ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED:
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1. CV in WORD format
2. Cover Letter titled “WHY I AM THE RIGHT CANDIDATE FOR THIS ROLE”
All of the above in WORD format – NO PDF’S PLEASE!
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EMAIL TO ATTENTION OF:
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info.talent@rkconsulting.org
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QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IN THE EVENT
OF A PROFILE MATCH.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND APPLICATION!