Key Duties and Responsibilities
• Drive the overall expansion, business growth as well as enhance market position through aggressive growth of GWP;
• Formulate, implement and ensure achievement of the General Insurance Company’s overall business strategy;
• Provide strategic leadership to the management serving as the principal link between the Subsidiary and the Uganda Board;
• Provide strategic direction on matters relating to General business performance and changes to enhance profitability and shareholder value;
• Develop, establish and operationalise Company policies, and ensure that appropriate management structures and policies are continuously developed, reviewed and implemented;
• Establish and manage highly collaborative relationships with key policy makers, regulators, customers and other key stakeholders, to ensure business retention and growth;
• Prepare regular and periodic reports to the Board for strategic direction and qualitative assessment on the achievement of the planned goals;
• Ensure operating procedures and controls are established and communicated to solidify management control and direction of the business; and
• Practice and promote a culture of high quality standards, integrity, ethics, diversity, inclusion and corporate social responsibility across the Company.
Person Specifications
• Be a holder of a Bachelor’s Degree in related field, gained from a recognized institution. A Master’s degree in Business Administration will be an added advantage;
• Be a member in good standing of a recognized professional body;
• Must possess CII Diploma or Diploma in insurance;
• Certificate in Corporate Governance will be an added advantage;
• Have knowledge and relevant work experience of not less than ten (10) years, with at least five (5) years served in senior leadership position, and be able to demonstrate P&L responsibility and accountability;
• Proven ability to quickly grasp business risks and make sound decisions;
• Proven organizational and stakeholder management skill is a key requirement for this position;
• Be a highly networked individual with ability to build and maintain relationships beneficial to the organization;
• Should have strong business development focus with proven track record of business turnaround; and
• Have thorough understanding of financial management, regulatory compliance, board management, demonstrable commercial and investment acumen.
Job application procedure
If you meet the requirements above, send your application clearly marked CEOCICUGANDA/PO/01/2023 addressed to md@cicuganda.com to reach us by Friday 29th December 2023. In addition, please attach a resume that contains details of your qualifications, experience, and present positions. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
More Information
- Address Kampala, Uganda, East Africa
