Looking for an opportunity to join a purpose-driven organisation with a growing, diverse, and international team? See below for further details on this exciting consulting role and on how to apply!
About the Microinsurance Network
A not-for-profit membership-based association, the Microinsurance Network asbl (MiN) is driven by its vision of a world where people of all income levels are more resilient and less vulnerable to daily and catastrophic risks through improved access to effective risk management tools. Low-income consumers lie at the heart of our mission. We work with a broad range of stakeholders around the world to prioritise the needs, interests and well-being of our ultimate beneficiaries.
The MiN’s objective is to promote the provision and uptake of responsible and inclusive insurance products and services for low-income households and (M)SMEs, supporting the development of insurance markets that serve the poor and emerging middle class. We work in partnership with our members and other key stakeholders to deliver an integrated work plan that supports market development in Africa, Emerging Asia and Latin America. We provide a platform for knowledge exchange through virtual and in-person events, which include the delivery of training and capacity-building by expert members of the Network. Through targeted strategic communications, we also raise awareness of the need for inclusive insurance solutions that match the needs of low-income consumers and seek to be sustainable from a business perspective.
About the Landscape Studies
The Landscape Studies provide a unique benchmark for tracking the development of inclusive insurance in emerging markets, particularly in the African, Asian, and Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) regions. The studies are the only benchmark that tracks the number of low-income people covered by insurance for different types of risk in the countries covered. Data is collected through extensive primary research that consists of identifying insurers providing inclusive insurance in each country and then working alongside them to collect data that enables cross-country comparison as well as tracking trends over time.
In 2021 we focused on 30 countries around the world and published the main report on the findings of the research at the International Conference on Inclusive Insurance in October 2021.
Landscape Coordinator: consulting role objective
The Landscape Coordinator will help to coordinate and manage key elements of this flagship project. The role will be on a contract basis, with the consultant working remotely – preferably based in East Africa (ideally in Kenya). The consultant will work with the broader Microinsurance Network as well as third parties in the delivery of the project tasks. The detailed key responsibilities and tasks are included below.
Key responsibilities and tasks
A. Landscape Study 2022
Primary research: support with the coordination of primary researchers and track their progress, including organising weekly progress reports; set up the briefing calls for primary researchers (Africa and Asia) in collaboration with the Landscape team; check completed questionnaires as they are received and liaise with primary researchers (Africa and Asia); integrate the results from Latin America as they are received from the MiN’s LAC regional coordinator.
Database: assist MiN team members with consolidating the 2022 database so that it is ready for analysis and the preparation of the 2022 Landscape report.
Desk research: for each country covered in Africa and Asia, compile a bibliography of relevant materials such as inclusive insurance country diagnostics, financial inclusion reports and national financial inclusion strategies, as well as monitoring the news for ongoing developments in inclusive insurance.
Landscape Best Practice Group: help coordinate monthly calls for the working group and take notes at each call, providing input as required.
Preparation 2023: update the list of target insurers for Africa and Asia, coordination with insurance supervisors and associations under the supervision of the MiN’s Knowledge Manager.
B. Other activities
Case study database: assist with populating the MiN’s case study database.
Member coordination: support the Africa member relationship managers in outreach to the Network’s members in Africa, including outreach to potential members.
June Member Meeting: participate in the preparation for and implementation of this annual event.
ICII technical support: assist as needed before, during and after the conference, which is being technically hosted by the MiN team.
General Assembly: provide input and technical support before and during the General Assembly (pre-Assembly member briefings and actual General Assembly).
Africa country workshops: support the MiN team with logistics and delivery of Southern and East Africa country workshops.
Country briefs: support the MiN team as required with the research for and preparation of country briefs for African countries.
Administration: regular participation in team meetings and other coordination activities. Provide timely support for any task deemed necessary by the Executive Director
General: Interact with the public and represent the Network in a professional manner
General: Be a knowledgeable resource in matters related to our business
General: Represent the Network at regional and global events
General: Strictly adhere to the programme budget and follow financial procedures for the projects/programmes led by him/her
Desirable qualifications and experience
A Bachelor’s degree in relevant field or equivalent in experience and career history
A Master’s degree will be an added advantage
Proven working knowledge of financial inclusion and international development
Proficient in English (level C, Common European Framework or mother tongue)
Fluency in French desirable (level B-C, Common European Framework or mother tongue)
Highly competent in managing knowledge-based projects
Highly organised, proactive and self-motivated
Strong communication and engagement skills
At least 5 years working experience in a relevant field
Committed to social and economic development goals such as poverty alleviation and financial inclusion, with an interest in acquiring subject matter expertise in the field of inclusive insurance
Confident and eager to engage with members, speakers, funders, and all stakeholders
Advanced Microsoft Office skills, including PowerPoint, are essential
Access to a reliable internet connection and adequate personal computer will be required
Preference will be given to candidates living in East Africa, particularly those based in Kenya
If you are interested in this position and want to join a growing, dynamic and international team, please send a letter of motivation and your CV by email to Noelia Garcia at info@microinsurancenetwork.org.