Africa Operations Manager at Blue Marble Microinsurance

Location: Lusaka, Zambia; Maputo, Mozambique; or Nairobi, Kenya

Preferred start date: Immediate

About the project in scope

BMM operates in Africa, Latin America and Asia. In Africa, we are addressing the financial vulnerability of smallholder farmers through the provision of affordable insurance protection against extreme weather conditions. We started our first pilot in Zimbabwe and we have since been growing continuously across Southern and East Africa. These projects involve the development and roll-out of microinsurance products to protect financially underserved individuals against climate risks, as well as the management of all the stakeholders involved.

About the role

Working with the Head of East and Southern Africa, the Africa Operations Manager will manage a number of Blue Marble Africa projects in Southern Africa. Specifically, the Africa Operations Manager will hold responsibilities in project management, client relationship management, including representing BMM, as well as all operational aspects of the projects, such as product development, communication and education.

Responsibilities

1. Manage BMM selected Africa projects in Southern Africa
2. Manage the relationships and represent BMM with insurance partners and local stakeholders
3. Develop and complete all materials required to deliver on the objectives of the project, including product development, servicing, communications, education and closure

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Management, International Development,  Economics, Statistics, Law, Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred)
2. Strategic or operations consulting experience
3. Ability to work in Lusaka, Zambia; Maputo, Mozambique; or Nairobi, Kenya
4. Minimum of three years of relevant experience
5. Ability to travel within Lusaka, Zambia; Maputo, Mozambique; or Nairobi, Kenya
6. Fluency in English (Portuguese preferred)

Profile and General Skills

• Excellent project management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
• Deep appreciation for financial inclusion
• Resourcefulness
• Entrepreneurial spirit

Perks

We offer a flexible working environment and a collegial, high-performing team culture. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate and tangible impact in underserved communities across the developing world alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues. Join Blue Marble to boost your career; our unique ownership structure will expose you to top leaders in the insurance industry and international development organizations.