Chief Executive Officer
2025-05-13T02:48:41+00:00
True North Consult Ltd
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FULL_TIME
Kampala
Kampala
00256
Uganda
Engineering Services
Admin & Office
2025-05-18T17:00:00+00:00
Uganda
8
About the Client
The client is the first and only provider of Sharia-compliant insurance solutions in Uganda, offering a comprehensive suite of Takaful products.
Job Purpose
The client is seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and drive the overall growth and success of the company.
The CEO will be responsible for developing and executing the company's strategic vision, ensuring adherence to Sharia principles in all operations, fostering a high-performance culture, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
This role requires a deep understanding of Islamic finance and Takaful principles, exceptional leadership and management skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to navigate the unique regulatory and ethical landscape of Islamic insurance
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and articulate a clear and compelling strategic vision for the company, aligning with Sharia principles and market opportunities.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the Islamic finance ecosystem.
- Ensure all operational and strategic decisions are in compliance with Sharia guidelines in consultation with the Sharia Supervisory Board.
- Develop and communicate the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives – driving transformational agenda
- Formulate and execute comprehensive business plans to achieve financial targets and market expansion.
Financial Management
- Drive the company's financial performance, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and sound financial management in accordance with Islamic finance principles.
- Implement effective cost management strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
- Market Positioning and Growth
- Identify and capitalize on market opportunities to enhance the company's market share.
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to support business growth.
Risk Management
- Establish and maintain a robust risk management framework that addresses both conventional and Sharia-specific risks.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to make informed decisions.
Relationship Management
- Build on existing strong engagements with intermediaries – Agents/Brokers/Banks.
- Nurture and develop corporate relationships to ensure client acquisition and business retention.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to Sharia principles.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Corporate Governance
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Uphold high standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
Talent / Team Management
- Provide credible and agile leadership to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring that they actively participate in the Team, contribute to strategic thinking and implementation of the strategy.
- Set long-term and short-term business goals and hold individual executive team members responsible for achieving these goals.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration.
- Ensure high employee engagement levels and a culture which enables customer focus and optimum performance.
- Responsible for delivering effective people processes including talent management, succession planning, performance management and reward.
Brand Management
- Enhance and protect the company's brand by maintaining a positive public image.
- Implement effective marketing and communication strategies to promote the company's products and services.
Person Specification
Education, Training, Skills & Experience Education, Experience & Qualifications
- Holder of a recognized University Degree.
- In-depth knowledge of the Ugandan insurance market, regulatory environment, and industry best practices.
- Strong understanding of Islamic finance principles, particularly Takaful models and Sharia compliance requirements.
- At least five (5) years working experience at Senior Management level.
Characteristics
- Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Responsibilities Strategic Leadership Develop and articulate a clear and compelling strategic vision for the company, aligning with Sharia principles and market opportunities. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the Islamic finance ecosystem. Ensure all operational and strategic decisions are in compliance with Sharia guidelines in consultation with the Sharia Supervisory Board. Develop and communicate the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives – driving transformational agenda Formulate and execute comprehensive business plans to achieve financial targets and market expansion. Financial Management Drive the company's financial performance, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and sound financial management in accordance with Islamic finance principles. Implement effective cost management strategies to optimize operational efficiency. Market Positioning and Growth Identify and capitalize on market opportunities to enhance the company's market share. Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to support business growth. Risk Management Establish and maintain a robust risk management framework that addresses both conventional and Sharia-specific risks. Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to make informed decisions. Relationship Management Build on existing strong engagements with intermediaries – Agents/Brokers/Banks. Nurture and develop corporate relationships to ensure client acquisition and business retention. Operational Excellence Oversee all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to Sharia principles. Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization. Corporate Governance Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards. Uphold high standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct throughout the organization. Talent / Team Management Provide credible and agile leadership to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring that they actively participate in the Team, contribute to strategic thinking and implementation of the strategy. Set long-term and short-term business goals and hold individual executive team members responsible for achieving these goals. Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team. Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration. Ensure high employee engagement levels and a culture which enables customer focus and optimum performance. Responsible for delivering effective people processes including talent management, succession planning, performance management and reward. Brand Management Enhance and protect the company's brand by maintaining a positive public image. Implement effective marketing and communication strategies to promote the company's products and services.
Person Specification Education, Training, Skills & Experience Education, Experience & Qualifications Holder of a recognized University Degree. In-depth knowledge of the Ugandan insurance market, regulatory environment, and industry best practices. Strong understanding of Islamic finance principles, particularly Takaful models and Sharia compliance requirements. At least five (5) years working experience at Senior Management level.
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Vacancy title:
Chief Executive Officer
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Engineering Services, Category: Admin & Office]
Jobs at:
True North Consult Ltd
Deadline of this Job:
Sunday, May 18 2025
Duty Station:
Kampala | Kampala | Uganda
Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, May 13 2025, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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About the Client
The client is the first and only provider of Sharia-compliant insurance solutions in Uganda, offering a comprehensive suite of Takaful products.
Job Purpose
The client is seeking a visionary and dynamic Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to provide strategic leadership and drive the overall growth and success of the company.
The CEO will be responsible for developing and executing the company's strategic vision, ensuring adherence to Sharia principles in all operations, fostering a high-performance culture, and building strong relationships with stakeholders.
This role requires a deep understanding of Islamic finance and Takaful principles, exceptional leadership and management skills, strong business acumen, and the ability to navigate the unique regulatory and ethical landscape of Islamic insurance
Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and articulate a clear and compelling strategic vision for the company, aligning with Sharia principles and market opportunities.
- Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and strategic partnerships within the Islamic finance ecosystem.
- Ensure all operational and strategic decisions are in compliance with Sharia guidelines in consultation with the Sharia Supervisory Board.
- Develop and communicate the company's vision, mission, and strategic objectives – driving transformational agenda
- Formulate and execute comprehensive business plans to achieve financial targets and market expansion.
Financial Management
- Drive the company's financial performance, ensuring revenue growth, profitability, and sound financial management in accordance with Islamic finance principles.
- Implement effective cost management strategies to optimize operational efficiency.
- Market Positioning and Growth
- Identify and capitalize on market opportunities to enhance the company's market share.
- Foster relationships with key stakeholders, including regulatory bodies, to support business growth.
Risk Management
- Establish and maintain a robust risk management framework that addresses both conventional and Sharia-specific risks.
- Stay abreast of industry trends, regulatory changes, and emerging risks to make informed decisions.
Relationship Management
- Build on existing strong engagements with intermediaries – Agents/Brokers/Banks.
- Nurture and develop corporate relationships to ensure client acquisition and business retention.
Operational Excellence
- Oversee all aspects of the company's operations, ensuring efficiency, effectiveness, and adherence to Sharia principles.
- Foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
- Corporate Governance
- Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and industry standards.
- Uphold high standards of corporate governance and ethical conduct throughout the organization.
Talent / Team Management
- Provide credible and agile leadership to the Executive Leadership Team, ensuring that they actively participate in the Team, contribute to strategic thinking and implementation of the strategy.
- Set long-term and short-term business goals and hold individual executive team members responsible for achieving these goals.
- Recruit, develop, and retain a high-performing team.
- Foster a positive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and collaboration.
- Ensure high employee engagement levels and a culture which enables customer focus and optimum performance.
- Responsible for delivering effective people processes including talent management, succession planning, performance management and reward.
Brand Management
- Enhance and protect the company's brand by maintaining a positive public image.
- Implement effective marketing and communication strategies to promote the company's products and services.
Person Specification
Education, Training, Skills & Experience Education, Experience & Qualifications
- Holder of a recognized University Degree.
- In-depth knowledge of the Ugandan insurance market, regulatory environment, and industry best practices.
- Strong understanding of Islamic finance principles, particularly Takaful models and Sharia compliance requirements.
- At least five (5) years working experience at Senior Management level.
Characteristics
- Strategic thinker with excellent interpersonal & communication skills
- Strong financial acumen and analytical skills.
- Ability to build relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
- Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a diverse team.
- Sound decision-making and problem-solving abilities.
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education: bachelor degree
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