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  • Posted: May 22, 2017
    Deadline: Jun 2, 2017
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    Established in 1971 as an umbrella organisation for all insurance companies in Nigeria, the NIA promotes and upholds the universally accepted standards of business ethics and professional integrity among its members, using modern technology in maintaining and disseminating information globally. The goal of the Association is to protect and advance the com...
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    Director, Operations

    Reference Number: 130-PEO00720
    Location: Lagos
    Department: People & Change Nigeria
    Job type: Permanent

    Job Description

    • The Association deploys modern information technology in its operations. NIA seeks experienced individuals to provide strategic leadership and direction for the Association.
    • The ideal candidates will be required to demonstrate highly advanced strategic  perspectives and execution capabilities and must be able to engage with a range of diverse and sometimes challenging internal and external stakeholders.

    Roles & Responsibilities
    Overall Function of the Position:

    • The Director of Operations will direct and coordinate the internal operational activities of the Association in accordance with policies, goals, and objectives established by the Director General and the Governing Council.

    Specific Duties of the Position:

    • Direct internal operations to achieve budgeted results and other financial criteria
    • Participate in the development and preparation of short-term and long-range plans and budgets based upon broad organization goals and objectives and make recommendations to the Director General.
    • Direct the development and installation of procedures and controls, to promote communication and adequate information flow, and thereby solidify management control and direction of the Association
    • Organise regular meetings of the specialized committees of the Association every month where issues affecting the industry are addressed
    • Develop and establish operating policies consistent with the DG’s broad strategies and ensure adequate execution of stated plans
    • Appraise and evaluate the results of Technical operations regularly and systematically, and report results to the DG
    • Work with other management staff to ensure that all activities and operations are performed in compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and laws governing the association’s operations
    • Supervise the preparation of statutory reports and drive the implementation of recommendations arising from statutory reviews (e.g. audit, tax, risk etc.)
    • Manage master project lists and assign special projects as needed

    Requirements

    • Minimum of Bachelor's Degree in Management, Finance, Economics or Business related discipline
    • Minimum of 10 years post-qualification experience in the financial services industry out of which five (5) years must have been spent at an Executive or Senior management level
    • Relevant professional certifications e.g. CIIN will be an added advantage
    • Evidence of strong industry knowledge

    Skills and Competencies:

    • Operations management
    • Project management
    • Risk management
    • Financial and Business management
    • Knowledge of the applicable industry regulations
    • Knowledge of Insurance
    • Industry and business knowledge
    • Use of Technology
    • Attention to detail
    • Stakeholder management
    • Communication (verbal and written)
    • Negotiation
    • Relationship management
    • Leadership
    • Presentation skills

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Nigerian Insurance Association (NIA) on pwc.co.za to apply

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