Created in 2012, FSD Africa is a £30 million financial sector development programme or 'FSD’ based in Nairobi. It is funded by the UK Government’s Department for International Development (DFID). FSD Africa aims to reduce poverty across sub-Saharan Africa by building financial markets that are efficient, robust and inclusive.
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Mobilising Insurance Capital for Africa’s Green Investments – Regulatory Landscape
- Job TypeContract
- QualificationMBA/MSc/MA
- Experience
- LocationNairobi
- Job FieldConsultancy  , Insurance 
The consultant will be expected to:
- Review and analyse the current regulations, guidelines, and policies in various African countries that govern insurance investments.
- Identify challenges and barriers faced by insurance companies in investing in green assets, such as regulatory constraints, lack of incentives, or unclear guidelines.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for insurance companies to invest in green assets
- Provide recommendations for regulatory improvements or new policies that could facilitate increased investment in green assets by insurance companies
- Consult with relevant stakeholders, including insurance regulators, industry associations, insurance companies, and sustainability experts, to gather insights and validate findings.
- Prepare a comprehensive report summarizing the findings, analyses, and recommendations
- Present key findings and recommendations to relevant stakeholders, including policymakers and industry representatives.
Deliverables
- The deliverables under this contract are as follows:
- Inception Report: Outline the approach, methodology, and work plan.
- Regulatory Landscape Report:
- Detailed analysis of current regulations and policies
- Assessment of opportunities and challenges for green investments.
- Policy and Regulatory Recommendations Report: policy and regulatory recommendations for enhancing insurance sector investments in green assets.
- Presentation: presentation to stakeholders.
Skills and qualification for proposed team members
- At least a master’s degree or equivalent postgraduate and/or professional qualifications in Sustainable Finance, Policy, Economics, Actuarial Science, or any other related field.
Method of Application
Questions or comments in respect of these terms of reference should be directed by email to: bids@fsdafrica.org on or before 12 noon (EAT) 8 November 2024 and feedback will be provided by on 12 November 2024
