AMSCO Job Vacancy : Chief Executive Officer

Job description

To lead its expansion, the company is now recruiting a CEO, based in Nairobi, Kenya and reporting

to an international board.

Duties and responsibilities

• Development and implementation of Acre Africa’s strategy in Sub-Saharan Africa
• Leadership of the company’s team in Kenya and beyond
• Creation of business systems and SOP’s
• Financial management, compliance and communication
• The CEO will also oversee development and implementation of further innovative agricultural micro-insurance products, as well as building sustainable relationships with insurers, reinsurance, Agri-sector partners, regulators, donors and investors
• Provides general oversight of all company activities manages the day-to-day operations and assures a smoothly functioning, efficient organization.
• Helps the Board shape company’s values, mission, vision, and short/long term goals.
• Assures program/service quality and organization stability through the development and implementation of standards and controls, systems and procedures and regular evaluation.
• Steers the organization towards profitable growth.
• Motivates and builds the capacity of the senior team to attain Company goals
• Expand local revenue generating and fundraising activities to support existing program operations.
• Deepen and refine all aspects of communication from web presence to external relations with the goal of creating a stronger international brand.
• PR participation, global conferences, presentations & thought leadership
• Ensure effective systems to track scaling progress, and regularly evaluate program components so as to measure successes that can be effectively communicated to the board, funders, and other constituents.

Desired Skills and Experience

Key skills and competences

• Proven ability to shape and implement a clear business strategy
• Prior experience in managing and motivating a diverse group of employees across several countries
• Good communication skills, including writing and presentation ability, are essential
• Deep commitment to social change through innovative/impact business
• Demonstrated ability to grow a company beyond startup to operations phase

Requirements

• Minimum 10 years of senior management experience
• Strong sales & marketing background – good speaker
• Good financial governance and planning skills
• Interest/ability to recognize client needs and drive product definition
• Advanced degree, ideally an MBA
• Experience in various African countries especially in East Africa a plus, but not mandatory
• Experience within the Insurance industry is a preferred
• Experience in Agri-business will be an added advantage 

How to Apply

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