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Risk & Resilience Coordination Senior Associate at
2 months ago
One Acre Fund is a nonprofit organization that supplies smallholder farmers in East Africa with asset-based financing and agriculture training services to reduce hunger and poverty.
About The RoleYou will help guide our diverse and dynamic risk and resilience team towards achieving its strategic objectives and act as a central figure within the team, ensuring that projects across several arms, such as agricultural and climate insurance, microinsurance, cash transfers, research, and reinsurance, are progressing.
As a project manager with a comprehensive understanding of the microfinance and insurance sector, you will facilitate coordination, communication, and execution of projects.
You will work with the head of the team and project leads, providing strategic oversight, project management expertise, and operational support to ensure that our initiatives create maximum impact.
You will report to the Global Head of Risk & Resilience.Responsibilities
Project Coordination and Management:
Oversee the delivery of projects across the Risk and Resilience team's portfolio. Ensure that projects are completed on time, within scope, and budget.
Strategic Planning:
Help develop strategic plans for each arm of the team. Monitor progress against strategic goals, identifying potential bottlenecks or delays and proposing solutions.
Partner Engagement:
Act as an important contact for all partners. Facilitate between team members, departments, and external partners.
Innovation and Process Improvement:
Identify opportunities for innovation within project management and operational processes. Implement new systems or tools to enhance efficiency.
Market Analysis:
Use your knowledge of the African insurance or financial services sector to inform project strategies.
Career Growth and Development
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You'll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You'll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.
Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for.
For this role specifically, you will have:
5+ years of experience in project management within the insurance, financial services, or development sector.
Experience managing complex projects with multiple partners.
Entrepreneurial mindset, with enthusiasm for innovation and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of the African climate, development, and financial services space and an understanding of the challenges and opportunities within the insurance sector.
Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Management, or a related field.-
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