About the position

• CIAT is looking to engage an insurance professional for one year as a service provider on a consultancy basis to provide on-going support on an ‘as-needed’ basis to the Alliance. The successful candidate/firm will work closely with the Legal Office with the main objective of providing advisory services in the setting up of a comprehensive insurance program for The Alliance in Africa.

Key Activities and Deliverables​

The Service Provider will assist The Alliance in developing a comprehensive insurance program for the Africa Region which will include:

• Working with the Alliance to identify the necessary insurances for The Alliance in Africa.
• Assist in drafting Request for Proposals for brokerage services for the insurances identified.
• Assist in evaluating bids received from insurance brokerage firms.
• Provide advice on insurances recommended by the brokers identified. The service provider will assist in checking that the bids sourced by brokers provide the required cover and are good value for money.
• Assist in reviewing insurance policies and ancillary documents from insurance providers to ensure that the policies provided the desired cover.
• Assist in responding to queries from third parties, including donors, on the existing insurance program, and attending meetings where necessary.
• Provide advisory service on changes in law or government directives that may affect our insurance plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus a relevant certification in insurance
• At least 10 years’ experience working for an insurance brokerage firm or an insurance company