JOB PROFILE


POSITION TITLE:
PRINCIPAL OFFICER, INSURANCE BROKERAGE

TYPE:
OPERATIONS | INSURANCE SECTOR
LOCATION:
TANZANIA - DAR ES SALAAM  
NATIONALITY:
POSITION IS OPEN TO TANZANIAN NATIONALS ONLY
CLOSING DATE:
JANUARY 10TH, 2016
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:

§   Ensure that the company processes and procedures are compliant and in line with the Insurance Act of 2009.
§   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.
§   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.
§   Compile monthly reports for discussion and execution with the Country Manager on member underwriting and underwriting fees payable.
§   Ensure that membership records are accurate updated and available for reference.
§   Ensure renewal notifications are sent out at least a month before renewal date and follow up to confirm renewals.
§   Convene and attend sales and marketing weekly meetings.
§   Ensure all payments are regularly followed up for from both clients and Insurance Companies.
§   To supervise businesses for all Branches across Tanzania.
§   In charge of all company's accounting.
§   Responsible to follow up all Client Claims with respective Insurance Companies.
§   Should be in a position to submit documents to TIRA, and to be the company’s Principal Officer.
§   Develop and maintain procedures and work instructions.
§   Internalize and live the values, norms and behavioral codes of the Company and insurance practices.
§   Eliminate wastage, recommend cost saving new practices and contribute to the continuous improvement of the Company’s efficiencies.
§   Other duties as assigned.
COMPANY ADVOCACY
§   Promote an environment founded on the Bank’s values of integrity, respect and fairness.
§   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.
§   Promote a balanced team environment with a focus on continuous improvements, best practice and member focus.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
§   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.
§   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
 A. ACADEMICS | EDUCATION

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Advance Diploma or Degree in Insurance from a recognized institution.
 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.
 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

PROFILE MATCH:

Before applying, candidates are requested to ensure their experience matches the criteria of above job profile.  
SCREENING ASSESSMENT:

Interviews, Pre-Screening 
REFERENCE SUBJECT LINE:  

“APPLICANT |PRINCIPAL OFFICER (INSURANCE BROKERAGE)”
ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED: 

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!
EMAIL TO ATTENTION OF:  

info.talent@rkconsulting.org

QUALIFIED CANDIDATE WILL BE CONTACTED ONLY IN THE EVENT OF A PROFILE MATCH.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND APPLICATION!