Executive Coordinator

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Position: EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR

Location: LUSAKA

Reports to: TAG BOARD CHAIR

Overview:

The Microinsurance Technical Advisory Group of Zambia (TAG) is a non-partisan, multi-stakeholder membership association with a mandate to increase access to inclusive insurance services in Zambia and is registered under the Societies Act, Cap. 119. The Association invites dynamic and self-motivated Zambians to apply for the position of EXECUTIVE COORDINATOR.

Role: The Executive Coordinator is responsible for driving the success of TAG’s mission by leading and delivering on the current strategic objectives and setting those for the future. S/he will:

• Build on and develop the reputation of TAG and lead the Association to increase its influence, broaden financial resources, multiply its networks, and enhance its impact;
• Lead fundraising for TAG including identifying potential donors, supporting or leading program design and proposal process, and ensuring productive donor relationships;
• Represent TAG at various levels with key stakeholders, members and funders;
• Facilitate the development and execution of the Association’s strategy which achieves its vision, mission and goals, as well as timely monitor the progress against set targets;
• Development and execution of annual work plans of the Association as approved by the Board of Directors and Annual General Meeting;
• Facilitate the work of the Board and its committees by developing resource materials, providing appropriate information, preparing reports and assisting committee chairpersons as necessary;
• Set in place operational manuals, policies and tools for monitoring the performance of TAG;
• Maintain official records and documents, and ensure compliance with national regulations.
• Produce monthly, annual and special narrative and financial reports for presentation to the board and the general membership;
• Establish and maintain an effective system of communication among the TAG membership, the stakeholders and other cooperating partners, government so as to build and maintain a positive image of the Association;
• Publicize the activities of the Association, its programs and goals by fostering and maintaining sound working relationships with various committees of the Association, partners and other associations;
• Publish emerging insights through reports, focus notes and papers on inclusive insurance;
• Provide for the appropriate control and accountability of all funds, physical assets and other property.
• Actively initiate and engage in advocacy work of the TAG.

The top priorities for the Executive Coordinator are to pursue the TAG’s vision, mission and goals:

• Expand and diversify funding partnerships and revenue streams.
• Lead the finalisation and implementation of the TAG’s new strategy.
• Develop and strengthen value-add relationships with members, key stakeholders and other strategic funders.
• Ensure TAG’s integrity, including excellent planning and execution of high-impact activities that will contribute to inclusivity and growth of insurance services in Zambia.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An excellent networker, coordinator and fundraiser with the vision, passion, creativity and intellect to drive the engagement of major funders.
• Excellent communicator; verbal and writing skills, preferably with stakeholder engagement and advocacy experience.
• Graduate or post–graduate degree qualification in Insurance, Law, Economics, Accountancy, Marketing, Project Management or Business Administration.
• Minimum of (5) years working experience.
• Experience with microinsurance or inclusive insurance initiatives will be a plus.

If you meet the requirements mentioned above, kindly submit your application letter together with your detailed CV on or before Friday 18th November, 2022. All applications are to be submitted via email to [email protected]. All applications should be marked “TAG Executive Coordinator”.