Inclusive Insurance Specialist at ZEP-RE Insurance

Job Summary

To provide strategic and technical leadership in the design, development, and implementation of inclusive insurance solutions aimed at increasing access to insurance for underserved and low-income populations. The role is central to ZEP-RE’s mission of promoting financial inclusion and resilience in the COMESA region by fostering partnerships, driving innovation, and supporting sustainable product development.

Job Details

• Lead the strategic planning, technical design, and execution of ZEP-RE’s inclusive insurance initiatives.
• Identify and develop innovative partnerships, business models, and distribution channels that expand access to inclusive insurance products.
• Conduct market diagnostics and feasibility studies to inform product design and delivery mechanisms.
• Lead the development, pricing, pilot testing, and refinement of inclusive insurance products targeting low-income, informal, or vulnerable populations.
• Manage technical specifications, partner frameworks, and project implementation cycles across multiple countries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with implementing partners, insurers, regulators, and donor agencies to support ecosystem development and resource mobilization.
• Provide technical input into underwriting practices and performance monitoring of inclusive insurance portfolios.
• Lead the preparation of technical reports, budgets, strategy documents, and results-based progress reports.
• Represent ZEP-RE in regional and global forums, media engagements, and public platforms to promote inclusive insurance, including thought leadership via articles, blogs, and social media.
• Oversee the development of marketing materials, advocacy content, and learning resources that build awareness and capacity among stakeholders.
• Serve as the key liaison with donor organizations on project design, funding proposals, implementation progress, and impact evaluation.
• Contribute to internal knowledge-sharing, team mentorship, and strengthening ZEP-RE’s inclusive insurance capabilities.

Inclusive Insurance Specialist Requirements

• Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in Actuarial Science, Microinsurance, Development Finance, Financial Inclusion, Social Protection, Economics, or a related field.
• Certification or formal training in microinsurance, inclusive finance, or development economics will be an added advantage.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressively experience in inclusive/micro insurance, product development, pricing, and program management, preferably in a developing country context.
• Strong track record of leading product design, pilot testing, and scaling initiatives focused on financial inclusion.
• Proven experience managing multi-stakeholder projects involving government, private sector, NGOs/CSOs, or international organizations.
• Experience in engaging with donor agencies and writing grant proposals, reports, and strategic documents.
• Familiarity with results-based management, monitoring and evaluation frameworks, and impact measurement.
• Experience in managing and mentoring multidisciplinary teams