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

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