About US:
Uganda Insurers Association (UIA) was founded in 1965 by insurance companies to promote the development and expansion of sound insurance and reinsurance activities in Uganda. UIA works to advance the interests of insurance and reinsurance companies by adopting a common strategy that encourages and promotes close cooperation, the exchange of business among members, builds on knowledge through research, influences the enactment of favorable legislation and represents the views of the membership to Government, quasi-government and private bodies.

Job Summary: The Technical Manager (Non-Life Insurance) will be tasked to develop and promote the insurance sector within and outside Uganda.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
· Work closely with traffic Police and Government on the enforcement of Motor Third Party insurance.
· Work in consultation with the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development, Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda for the timely review/ formulation and implementation laws and policies that impact upon insurance, including Motor Third Party, Workers Compensation and Energy laws and policies.
· Serving as Secretary to the Non-Life Committee of the Association and guiding the committee on priority actions and activities in the best interest of the sector.
· Supporting the industry in identifying product gaps and spearheading the development of such products.
· In charge of identifying and driving consumer education projects and activities in order to create public awareness and understanding of non-life insurance.
· In charge of the Research, Collation, Analysis and Dissemination of all information on Non-Life Insurance for underwriting and general information purposes, to relevant entities.
· Assisting the industry in identifying product gaps and spearheading the development of such products.
· Works closely with regional and international institutions to enable the Non-Life insurance industry to keep in line with regional and international practices and advise the Association on strategies to be undertaken that will enable incorporation of relevant practices.
· Representing the Association on all necessary forums/meetings in connection with COMESA Yellow card and RCTG and Inform on decisions taken at such forums.
· Actively promoting technological advancement in Non-Life Insurance and modes of achievement.
· Staying abreast with and informing the Association on national, regional and international developments that impact upon the insurance sector and making necessary recommendations for action by the Association.
· Ensuring that training according to identified needs is carried out on a regular basis, in liaison with Insurance Institute of Uganda.
· Support the finance department in proper administration and sales of Motor Third Party stickers to the Association’s member companies.
· Technically support the co-ordination of the Association’s annual strategic plan and periodically advise on the progress of agreed activities, including necessary changes.
· Perform any other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Chief Executive

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
· The candidates should possess an honors degree in Insurance or a business related discipline. A professional qualification in insurance will be an added advantage.
· At least three years’ experience at management level with a reputable Insurance Company.
· Possess excellent analytical and communication skills.
· The applicant must be a person with high integrity, good analytical and interpersonal skills.
· Be self-driven and highly innovative with ability to work with minimum supervision.
· Highly computer literate with capacity to use a number of the common word processing packages and other statistical packages.

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications with curriculum vitae, certified copies of academic and relevant certificates plus contact addresses of three professional referees (including e-mail and day time telephone contacts) to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Uganda Insurers Association
Plot 24A, Acacia Avenue – Kololo
P.O. Box 8912, Kampala. Uganda.

NB: Only short listed applicants shall be contacted.

Deadline: 16th June, 2015 by 5:00pm