Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) is Nigeria's leading insurance company. IGI is committed to equity in employment. IGI values and welcomes individuals from diverse backgrounds who have a wide range of skills and experience. The following vacancy exists at IGI:
Job Title: Assistant Director, Internal Control & Systems
Reference: AD/ICS/4/10
Department: Internal Control & Systems
Status: Permanent
Overall purpose:
Determines whether risk management, internal controls and governance processes as designed by management, are adequate and functioning
Job description / Responsibilities:
• Ensures that significant business risks are identified and effectively managed.
• Sees to it that operations effectively and efficiently support business objectives
• Checks that the Company's resources are acquired economically, used efficiently, and adequately protected from significant losses of any kind.
• Insures that relevant laws, regulations, corporate and internal policies, standards and procedures are complied with.
• Guarantees that management information is adequate, reliable and on time.
Report to: Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer
Knowledge/Skills:
• Must have understanding of the Insurance industry or similar business and regulatory environment.
• Must have knowledge of sound business and accounting/control practices and computer systems.
• Proactive, self motivated disciplined, assertive, analytical, very energetic with good team leadership skills (must be a team player)
Age requirement: Not more than 45 years
Qualifications/Experience:
• A minimum of Bachelor of Science degree (or its equivalent) in Accounting, Business Administration and/or Finance from a recognized University and professional membership of ICAN or equivalent.
• Other professional qualifications such as Certified Internal Auditors (CIA), will be a desired advantage.
• Minimum of 15 years experience in a first class organisation
Deadline: 29-06-2010
For application: IGI Nigeria Job Vacancies: Assistant Director, Internal Control & Systems (http://www.iginigeria.com//?_path=_career_recruitments_detail&id=147)
Job Title: Director Technical
Reference: D/TD/3/10
Department: Special Risk & Oils
Status: Permanent
Overall purpose:
Formulating the company's underwriting and reinsurance policies, maximizing business opportunities, formulating and developing long term product strategies, etc.
Job description / Responsibilities:
• Negotiate and procure reinsurance treaties for the company.
• Advise and properly guide Executive Management on technical matters.
• Prepare revenue budgets for the company's technical operations.
• Prepare technical inputs to management and financial accounts.
• Properly guide and motivate personnel involved in technical operations.
• Closely monitor trends and developments on technical issues in the insurance market.
• Ensure compliance of the provisions of the Insurance Act, 2003.
• Organize appropriate training programmes for all technical staff.
• Produce monthly, quarterly and annual reports bothering technical matters to aid Executive Management decisions.
• Supervise the technical operations of the Company.
Report to: Executive Director of Special Risks
Knowledge/Skills:
• Special skills in negotiations.
• Ability to develop and drive a rapidly growing technical portfolio.
Age requirement: Maximum of 50 years of age
Qualifications/Experience:
• B.Sc (Second Class Lower) or HND (Upper Credit) in Insurance/Actuarial Science.
• Masters degree in relevant discipline will be an advantage.
• Professional membership of ACII, ACIIN, FCII (London) is a must.
• Minimum of 20 years cognate experience, 10 of which must be at Management level of an insurance company.
Deadline: 29-06-2010
For application: Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) Job Vacancies: Director Technical (http://www.iginigeria.com//?_path=_career_recruitments_detail&id=146)
Job Title: Director Marketing
Reference: D/MD/2/10
Department: Marketing
Status: Permanent
Overall purpose:
Formulation and implementation of the overall marketing strategy of the company as well as co-ordination of the company's marketing functions
Job description / Responsibilities:
• Design, implement, and facilitate annual marketing plan for the company.
• Plan and administer the company's marketing operations budget; support development of regional marketing budget
• Oversee business development activities, develop and administer marketing database which includes client and prospect information, mailing list applications, access to financial reports, etc.
• Oversee company's electronic marketing, new product and business development/expansion support.
• Preparation and submission of Insurance bids on behalf of the company.
• Provide technical support.
Report to: Deputy Managing Director of Operations
Knowledge/Skills:
• Strong leadership and consensus building skills.
• Marketing management and strategic planning experience; a proven track record in developing and administering a marketing program.
• Must be a self-starter, highly organized, and able to work well with others at all levels in the organization.
• Polished presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Must possess top level business management, interpersonal, and facilitation skills.
• Needs good knowledge of Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.
• Integrity, probity and good sense of judgment.
• Trustworthiness, confidentiality and firmness of character.
• Foresight and visionary skills
Age requirement: Maximum of 50 years of age
Qualifications/Experience:
• A good first degree in Marketing/Banking/Finance/Economics/ Business Studies or related discipline from a recognized Institution
• Masters degree in related discipline is preferable
• Professional qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of twenty (20) years post qualification experience, ten (10) of which must be at management level
Deadline: 29-06-2010
For application: Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) Job Vacancies: Director Marketing (http://www.iginigeria.com//?_path=_career_recruitments_detail&id=144)
Job Title: Director Corporate Communications
Reference: D/CCD/1/10
Department: Corporate Communications
Status: Permanent
Overall purpose:
Responsible for the overall initiation, management and implementation of the corporate communications objectives, policies and strategic communications plans of IGI.
Job description / Responsibilities:
• Coordinating the corporate communications initiatives of the members of group in Nigeria and abroad to ensure coherence and results
• Providing overall strategic corporate communications leadership, direction and guidance to IGI and its subsidiaries, conceptualizing and establishing current, medium term and long range corporate communications policies
• and plans for the Group goals, co-ordinating the repositioning of the Group for enhanced visibility, higher brand value and sustainable competitive advantage
Report to: MD/CEO
Knowledge/Skills:
• Rounded marketing communications background and exposure in public relations, advertising, events management, protocol and advisory policies;
• Demonstrable innovative spirit is a necessity;
• Sound and deep knowledge of current industry trends;
• Ability to work for long hours with minimum supervision;
• Willingness to travel at short notices;
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills (oral and written);
Qualifications/Experience:
• A good first degree or its equivalent from a reputable university in Liberal Arts, Social Sciences or Business Related Disciplines;
• Higher degree(s) M.Sc or MBA will be an added advantage;
• Membership of relevant professional association is very desirable;
• Minimum of twenty (20) years post qualification experience with at least ten (10) years in corporate communications and allied industry including five (5) years in top/senior management position;
Deadline: 29-06-2010
For application: Industrial and General Insurance Plc (IGI) Job Vacancies: Director Corporate Communications (http://www.iginigeria.com//?_path=_career_recruitments_detail&id=143)