Executive Coordinator Microinsurance Technical Advisory Group

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR

Location: LUSAKA

Reports to: TAG BOARD CHAIR

Overview:

The Microinsurance Technical Advisory Group of Zambia (TAG) is a non-partisan, multi-stakeholder membership association with a mandate to increase access to inclusive insurance services in Zambia and is registered under the Societies Act, Cap. 119. The Association invites dynamic and self-motivated Zambians to apply for the position of EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR.

Role: The Executive Coordinator is responsible for driving the success of TAG’s mission by leading and delivering on the current strategic objectives and setting those for the future. S/he will:

• Build on and develop the reputation of TAG and lead the Association to increase its influence, broaden financial resources, multiply its networks, and enhance its impact;
• Lead fundraising for TAG including identifying potential donors, supporting or leading program design and proposal process, and ensuring productive donor relationships;
• Represent TAG at various levels with key stakeholders, members and funders;
• Facilitate the development and execution of the Association’s strategy which achieves its vision, mission and goals, as well as timely monitor the progress against set targets;
• Development and execution of annual work plans of the Association as approved by the Board of Directors and Annual General Meeting;
• Facilitate the work of the Board and its committees by developing resource materials, providing appropriate information, preparing reports and assisting committee chairpersons as necessary;
• Set in place operational manuals, policies and tools for monitoring the performance of TAG;
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with national regulations.
• Produce monthly, annual and special narrative and financial reports for presentation to the board and the general membership;
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication among the TAG membership, the stakeholders and other cooperating partners, government so as to build and maintain a positive image of the Association;
• Publicize the activities of the Association, its programs and goals by fostering and maintaining sound working relationships with various committees of the Association, partners and other associations;
• Publish emerging insights through reports, focus notes and papers on inclusive insurance;
• Provide for the appropriate control and accountability of all funds, physical assets and other property.
• Actively initiate and engage in advocacy work of the TAG.

The top priorities for the Executive Coordinator are to pursue the TAG’s vision, mission and goals:

• Expand and diversify funding partnerships and revenue streams.
• Lead the finalisation and implementation of the TAG’s new strategy.
• Develop and strengthen value-add relationships with members, key stakeholders and other strategic funders.
• Ensure TAG’s integrity, including excellent planning and execution of high-impact activities that will contribute to inclusivity and growth of insurance services in Zambia.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An excellent networker, coordinator and fundraiser with the vision, passion, creativity and intellect to drive the engagement of major funders.
• Excellent communicator; verbal and writing skills, preferably with stakeholder engagement and advocacy experience.
• Graduate or post–graduate degree qualification in Insurance, Law, Economics, Accountancy, Marketing, Project Management or Business Administration.
• Minimum of (5) years working experience.
• Experience with microinsurance or inclusive insurance initiatives will be a plus.