Africa Operations Manager

Location: Lusaka, Zambia; Maputo, Mozambique; or Nairobi, Kenya
Preferred start date: Immediate
About the project in scope
BMM operates in Africa, Latin America and Asia. In Africa, we are addressing the financial vulnerability of smallholder farmers through the provision of affordable insurance protection against extreme weather conditions. We started our first pilot in Zimbabwe and we have since been growing continuously across Southern and East Africa. These projects involve the development and roll-out of microinsurance products to protect financially underserved individuals against climate risks, as well as the management of all the stakeholders involved.
About the role
Working with the Head of East and Southern Africa, the Africa Operations Manager will manage a number of Blue Marble Africa projects in Southern Africa. Specifically, the Africa Operations Manager will hold responsibilities in project management, client relationship management, including representing BMM, as well as all operational aspects of the projects, such as product development, communication and education.
Responsibilities

Manage BMM selected Africa projects in Southern Africa
Manage the relationships and represent BMM with insurance partners and local stakeholders
Develop and complete all materials required to deliver on the objectives of the project, including product development, servicing, communications, education and closure

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in Management, International Development,  Economics, Statistics, Law, Engineering (Master’s Degree preferred)
Strategic or operations consulting experience
Ability to work in Lusaka, Zambia; Maputo, Mozambique; or Nairobi, Kenya
Minimum of three years of relevant experience
Ability to travel within Lusaka, Zambia; Maputo, Mozambique; or Nairobi, Kenya
Fluency in English (Portuguese preferred)

Profile and General Skills

Excellent project management skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent writing, communication and presentation skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite
Deep appreciation for financial inclusion
Resourcefulness
Entrepreneurial spirit

Perks
We offer a flexible working environment and a collegial, high-performing team culture. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate and tangible impact in underserved communities across the developing world alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues. Join Blue Marble to boost your career; our unique ownership structure will expose you to top leaders in the insurance industry and international development organizations.

Please submit your application to africa@bluemarblemicro.com with the subject “Africa Operations Manager” including:Please note that we will only reply to short listed candidates. We will not accept any applications from recruitment agencies.                           

Apply via :

africa@bluemarblemicro.com