Job Opportunities at ZEP-RE Insurance

Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and evaluate financial, operational, strategic, and compliance-related risks across the business.
• Analyse key risk indicators (KRIs), financial performance data, and market intelligence to proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities.
• Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s risk management framework, strategies, and policies.
• Maintain and update the enterprise risk register, ensuring timely documentation and tracking risk mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with departments including underwriting, finance, claims, legal, and operations to assess and address cross-functional risks.
• Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards for executive management, board committees, and regulators.
• Monitor adherence to internal risk management policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., insurance regulators, IFRS 17, ORSA, etc.).
• Support the integration and maintenance of risk management tools, including incident reporting and control testing systems.
• Facilitate risk awareness training and workshops to build a strong risk culture within the organization.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented risk mitigation controls and propose improvements where necessary. 
• Stay current on reinsurance industry trends, risk-related regulations, and emerging risks (e.g., ESG, cyber risks, geopolitical).        

Requirements

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, Insurance, or a related field.
• Progression in professional certification in risk, finance, or insurance is desirable.
• Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant experience in risk management, preferably in a reinsurance or financial services environment.
• Demonstrated experience working with enterprise risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk analytics tools.
• Familiarity with regional and international regulatory environments affecting reinsurance (e.g., Insurance Regulatory Authorities, Solvency frameworks).

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Responsibilities & Accountabilities:

• In charge of the overall performance of the project’s procurement section.
• Carry out procurement processes in line with the laid down policies as well as World Bank regulations and the laws of the land and be a lead custodian of these policies and regulations.
• Prepare formal invitations for bids and requests for quotations, including required special terms and conditions, performance, and technical criteria.
• Routinely sensitize the project staff on procurement processes.
• Sit in procurement review committee meetings and take minutes of the deliberations.
• Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures
• Conduct routine vendor circularization and accounts reconciliations.
• Participates in developing, facilitating, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing the project’s procurement plans.
• Ensure that all the vendors that do business with the project are properly registered and are subjected to proper due diligence processes including Bridger checks.
• Identify opportunities and implement actions aimed at achieving efficiencies and value maximization in procurement processes.
• Advise/update the procurement review committee on emerging issues/trends on procurement.
• Receiving and compiling approved requisitions from user departments to facilitate commencement of the procurement process.
• Ensure that invoices are properly supported before any payment consideration.
• Preparing purchase orders and expediting the delivery of goods/services.
• Receiving and processing suppliers’ invoices for payment. 

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or any other relevant, related, and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
• Five (5) years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar position.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
• Hands on experience with ERPs with embedded procurement module
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Supervisory and management experience.
• High regard for confidentiality and integrity. 
• Ability to work efficiently in a strict deadline-driven environment
• Preferred – Experience in WB or other development partners procurement and finance experience

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Job Summary

To provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of inclusive insurance solutions aimed at increasing access to insurance for underserved and low-income populations. The role is central to ZEP-RE’s mission of promoting financial inclusion and resilience in the COMESA region by fostering partnerships, driving innovation, and supporting sustainable product development.

Job Details

• Lead the strategic planning, technical design, and execution of ZEP-RE’s inclusive insurance initiatives. 
• Identify and develop innovative partnerships, business models, and distribution channels that expand access to inclusive insurance products. 
• Conduct market diagnostics and feasibility studies to inform product design and delivery mechanisms. 
• Lead the development, pricing, pilot testing, and refinement of inclusive insurance products targeting low-income, informal, or vulnerable populations. 
• Manage technical specifications, partner frameworks, and project implementation cycles across multiple countries. 
• Build and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners, insurers, regulators, and donor agencies to support ecosystem development and resource mobilization. 
• Provide technical input into underwriting practices and performance monitoring of inclusive insurance portfolios. 
• Lead the preparation of technical reports, budgets, strategy documents, and results-based progress reports. 
• Represent ZEP-RE in regional and global forums, media engagements, and public platforms to promote inclusive insurance, including thought leadership via articles, blogs, and social media. 
• Oversee the development of marketing materials, advocacy content, and learning resources that build awareness and capacity among stakeholders.
• Serve as the key liaison with donor organizations on project design, funding proposals, implementation progress, and impact evaluation.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, team mentorship, and strengthening ZEP-RE’s inclusive insurance capabilities.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Microinsurance, Development Finance, Financial Inclusion, Social Protection, Economics, or a related field.
• Certification or formal training in microinsurance, inclusive finance, or development economics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively experience in inclusive/micro insurance, product development, pricing, and program management, preferably in a developing country context.
• Strong track record of leading product design, pilot testing, and scaling initiatives focused on financial inclusion.
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects involving government, private sector, NGOs/CSOs, or international organizations.
• Experience in engaging with donor agencies and writing grant proposals, reports, and strategic documents.
• Familiarity with results-based management, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and impact measurement.
• Experience in managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams