Vacancy title:
Chief Executive Officer

Jobs at:
Uganda Insurers Association

Deadline of this Job:
March 2nd2018.

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Job details:
Uganda Insurers Association is an umbrella body that promotes the development and expansion of sound insurance and reinsurance activities in Uganda.

JOB TITLE: Chief Executive Officer
The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Executive Committee of the Association.

Key aspects of the Position:
The Chief Executive Officer is responsible for planning, direction, supervision and control of:

• Activities assigned to the Secretariat for purposes of meeting the obligations of the Association as provided by its Constitution and bye- laws.
•  Qualitative and quantitative goals and objectives established by the Executive Committee,

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, recommend and implement policies, plans, budgets and control systems designed to achieve the Associations objectives and priorities as specified by the Executive Committee;
•  Implement the approved organization structure, personnel policies and the operational and financial control and reporting systems;
• Provide strategic leadership, guidance and supervision to Secretariat staff to enable timely and effective accomplishment of approved Associations action programmes and budgets in order to achieve the Associations objectives.
• Periodically prepare operating and financial reports as feedback arising from Executive Committee approved policies, activity programs and instructions delegated to the Secretariat for action
•  Maintain high level contacts at Policy and Chief Executive Officer level with national, regional and international public and private organizations to ensure effective achievement of the objectives of the Association
•  Prepare and submit for Executive Committee consideration and approval, audited accounts and annual reports
•  Draw up annual training and development programmes for staff based on performance appraisal outcomes.
• Recommend staff actions to the Executive Committee regarding recruitment, promotions, disciplinary action, salary increases, reassignment, termination, etc. in accordance with the existing staff terms and conditions of service.
• Co-ordinate the membership of the Association, promote public relations and networking with other organizations whose activities interface with those of the Association.
• Mobilize resources for funding of the Associations activities in consultation with the Executive Committee and as provided for by the Constitution and Bye-Laws of the Association.
• Organize and prepare for General Meetings, Executive Committee Meetings. Seminars and Workshops and implement decisions and resolutions taken.
• Advise and actively participate in the lobby and advocacy with relevant Ministries, Authorities and stakeholders for interventions necessary to the growth and development of the insurance market.
• Supervise the efficient and effective delivery/provision of all support sen/ices and facilities required for the proper running of the Secretariat and the Executive Committee.
•  And effect all related duties connected to those herein above stated and as assigned by the Executive Committee from time to time,

Qualifications and Experience:

• Education level of an Honors Degree in Law, Insurance. Commerce. Economics, Business Administration. Finance and Banking or its equivalent in related fields. A post graduate or insurance professional qualification will be an added advantage.
• Experience of at least 5 years in a management position preferably in the private sector.

Job application procedure
Please submit your application supported by a curriculum vitae. certified copies of academic and relevant certificates plus contact addresses of (03) referees (including e-mail and day time telephone contacts)
To:
The Hon. Secretary
Uganda Insurers Association
Plot 24A, Acacia Avenue-Kololo
P. O. Box 8912, Kampala
Closing date: March 2nd 2018.
Only shortlisted applicants shall be contacted.
Uganda Insurers Association is an equal opportunities employer.