Job Title: Market Development Officer (3 Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Reports to: Sr. Inspection Officer
About US:
The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) was established under section 14 of the Insurance Statute 1996 now The Insurance Act, (Chap213) Laws of Uganda, 2000 (Insurance Act) which came into effect on 4th April 1996 and commenced operations in April 1997. The establishment of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda was a consequence of Government’s adoption of the liberalization and privatization policies which ended its role of directly engaging in the provision of goods and services and taking on the role of supervisor or regulator.
Job Summary: The Market Development Officer will provide support for the market development function of the Authority, design and develop market development proposals, preparation of reports, and support the Monitoring and evaluation of market development activities in accordance with approved programs.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Design market development proposals/initiatives, and programs.
- Provide support to the Public Education activities including presentations, workshops and displays in accordance with IRA standards and procedures.
- Initiate the development of public education materials and update existing ones.
- Liaise with the research team to benchmark with other insurance regulators in other market jurisdictions.
- Prepare and submit relevant reports on program activities.
- Carry out any other duty as may be assigned from time to time.
Key Performance Indicators
- Market Development proposals.
- Market Development activity plan and implementation schedule.
- Timely market development activity implementation reports.
- Activity Evaluation reports
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- At least a Bachelor’s Degree in Project Planning, and Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or any equivalent qualification from the recognised higher Institution of learning.
- Personal presentation
- Communication Skills
- People relations skills
- Problem Solving skills
- Analytical Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
How to Apply:
All suitably qualified candidates should submit their applications together with copies of detailed up-to-date CVs and at least three referees to:
The Chief Executive Officer,
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda,
Plot 6 Lumumba Avenue, Insurance Tower,
P.O. Box 22855, Kampala
Or Email to: vacancies@ira.go.ug
NB: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Deadline: 30th January 2023 by 5:00pm