ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company) is a regional organisation mandated to promote trade, development and integration within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) through insurance and reinsurance business. ZEP-RE was created by an Agreement of Heads of State and Governments of the region on 21st November 1990 in Mbabane, Swaziland. The...
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- Risk Analyst
- Procurement Specialist - Drive
- Inclusive Insurance Specialist
- Method of Application
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience2 - 4 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit 
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- Conduct comprehensive risk assessments to identify and evaluate financial, operational, strategic, and compliance-related risks across the business.
- Analyse key risk indicators (KRIs), financial performance data, and market intelligence to proactively identify emerging risks and opportunities.
- Support the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the organization’s risk management framework, strategies, and policies.
- Maintain and update the enterprise risk register, ensuring timely documentation and tracking risk mitigation plans.
- Collaborate with departments including underwriting, finance, claims, legal, and operations to assess and address cross-functional risks.
- Prepare and present risk reports and dashboards for executive management, board committees, and regulators.
- Monitor adherence to internal risk management policies and external regulatory requirements (e.g., insurance regulators, IFRS 17, ORSA, etc.).
- Support the integration and maintenance of risk management tools, including incident reporting and control testing systems.
- Facilitate risk awareness training and workshops to build a strong risk culture within the organization.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of implemented risk mitigation controls and propose improvements where necessary.
- Stay current on reinsurance industry trends, risk-related regulations, and emerging risks (e.g., ESG, cyber risks, geopolitical).
Requirements
Minimum requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Finance, Economics, Insurance, or a related field.
- Progression in professional certification in risk, finance, or insurance is desirable.
- Minimum of 2–4 years of relevant experience in risk management, preferably in a reinsurance or financial services environment.
- Demonstrated experience working with enterprise risk frameworks, regulatory compliance, and risk analytics tools.
- Familiarity with regional and international regulatory environments affecting reinsurance (e.g., Insurance Regulatory Authorities, Solvency frameworks).
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND
- Experience5 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldProcurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
Responsibilities & Accountabilities:
- In charge of the overall performance of the project’s procurement section.
- Carry out procurement processes in line with the laid down policies as well as World Bank regulations and the laws of the land and be a lead custodian of these policies and regulations.
- Prepare formal invitations for bids and requests for quotations, including required special terms and conditions, performance, and technical criteria.
- Routinely sensitize the project staff on procurement processes.
- Sit in procurement review committee meetings and take minutes of the deliberations.
- Following and enforcing the company's procurement policies and procedures
- Conduct routine vendor circularization and accounts reconciliations.
- Participates in developing, facilitating, implementing, monitoring, and reviewing the project’s procurement plans.
- Ensure that all the vendors that do business with the project are properly registered and are subjected to proper due diligence processes including Bridger checks.
- Identify opportunities and implement actions aimed at achieving efficiencies and value maximization in procurement processes.
- Advise/update the procurement review committee on emerging issues/trends on procurement.
- Receiving and compiling approved requisitions from user departments to facilitate commencement of the procurement process.
- Ensure that invoices are properly supported before any payment consideration.
- Preparing purchase orders and expediting the delivery of goods/services.
- Receiving and processing suppliers’ invoices for payment.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications and Experience Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management or any other relevant, related, and equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution.
- Five (5) years of experience as a Procurement Specialist or in a similar position.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and purchasing software.
- Hands on experience with ERPs with embedded procurement module
- Strong communication and negotiation skills.
- Good analytical and strategic thinking skills.
- Supervisory and management experience.
- High regard for confidentiality and integrity.
- Ability to work efficiently in a strict deadline-driven environment
- Preferred – Experience in WB or other development partners procurement and finance experience
- Job TypeFull Time
- QualificationBA/BSc/HND , MBA/MSc/MA
- Experience10 years
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldInsurance 
Job Summary
To provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of inclusive insurance solutions aimed at increasing access to insurance for underserved and low-income populations. The role is central to ZEP-RE’s mission of promoting financial inclusion and resilience in the COMESA region by fostering partnerships, driving innovation, and supporting sustainable product development.
Job Details
- Lead the strategic planning, technical design, and execution of ZEP-RE’s inclusive insurance initiatives.
- Identify and develop innovative partnerships, business models, and distribution channels that expand access to inclusive insurance products.
- Conduct market diagnostics and feasibility studies to inform product design and delivery mechanisms.
- Lead the development, pricing, pilot testing, and refinement of inclusive insurance products targeting low-income, informal, or vulnerable populations.
- Manage technical specifications, partner frameworks, and project implementation cycles across multiple countries.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners, insurers, regulators, and donor agencies to support ecosystem development and resource mobilization.
- Provide technical input into underwriting practices and performance monitoring of inclusive insurance portfolios.
- Lead the preparation of technical reports, budgets, strategy documents, and results-based progress reports.
- Represent ZEP-RE in regional and global forums, media engagements, and public platforms to promote inclusive insurance, including thought leadership via articles, blogs, and social media.
- Oversee the development of marketing materials, advocacy content, and learning resources that build awareness and capacity among stakeholders.
- Serve as the key liaison with donor organizations on project design, funding proposals, implementation progress, and impact evaluation.
- Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, team mentorship, and strengthening ZEP-RE’s inclusive insurance capabilities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Microinsurance, Development Finance, Financial Inclusion, Social Protection, Economics, or a related field.
- Certification or formal training in microinsurance, inclusive finance, or development economics will be an added advantage.
- Minimum of 10 years of progressively experience in inclusive/micro insurance, product development, pricing, and program management, preferably in a developing country context.
- Strong track record of leading product design, pilot testing, and scaling initiatives focused on financial inclusion.
- Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects involving government, private sector, NGOs/CSOs, or international organizations.
- Experience in engaging with donor agencies and writing grant proposals, reports, and strategic documents.
- Familiarity with results-based management, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and impact measurement.
- Experience in managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams
Method of Application
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