Jobs at AIICO

Job Description

• This is a generalist and extremely varied HR Business Partner role supporting the Retail Business, working closely with business leaders and business areas to provide HR expertise and support business performance.
• The HR Business Partner has a broad generalist role at both an operational and strategic level and will deal with sensitive and complex people management matters within the Agency Field Force. In this role, you will contribute to and deliver HR strategic plans and initiatives, providing commercial HR consultancy services to several internal business areas and ensuring the successful implementation of HR solutions which meet business requirements.
• You will be responsible for delivering excellent HR advice and guidance to the field force, aligned to AIICO’s policy and business objectives and fully compliant with employment law.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain strong working partnerships with the business area to identify current and future people’s requirements.
• Drive the delivery of the people plan for the business area, ensuring local business plans reflect the overall HR strategic plan.
• Working with the respective centres of excellence to provide consultancy to the business area on reward and recognition; organisation design, administration, employee relations; succession planning; talent management; change programmes; performance management; employee engagement, TUPE and acquisitions, training & development.
• Influence the business in adopting HR best practices and support them in the effective management of people to maximise their individual and collective contribution.
• Generate meaningful insight and analysis of management information provided to the business, making recommendations for improvements as required to the HR and wider management teams.
• Business partner with the business area Leadership Team to influence thinking, provide challenges and identify opportunities to add greater value.
• Contribute to the business strategic plans to reduce attrition and implement initiatives to improve engagement, and build strong employee relations and employee retention.
• Ensure proactive and engaging lines of communication with Employee representatives and union officials/representatives as appropriate.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• B.sc / HND in Insurance, Business Administration or any related Social Sciences discipline.
• Fully qualified Professional (CIPM or SPHRI or CIPD or SHRM)
• Qualification is not essential, but an added advantage.
• Minimum of 5-7 years Experience in HR related role, with at least 3 years of that in an HRBP role
• Working knowledge of multiple human resource disciplines, including compensation practices, organizational diagnosis, employee and union relations, diversity, performance management, and federal and state respective employment laws.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Demonstrate good communication and leadership skills with high personal integrity.
• High levels of energy, drive, creativity and innovation
• Ability to prioritize and work on a wide range of deliverables at once..
• Good business acumen and a good understanding of the market
• Ability to Lead and Motivate team to achieve performance expectation

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT

• A credible and confident self-starter with a proven ability to gain buy-in and deliver results that add value and fit with the values of the organization.
• Commercial focus - considers business, customer, employee and brand.
• Experience in generalist HRBP roles
• Demonstrated ability to influence and gain the respect of senior business managers, as well as proven ability to influence and deliver business change.
• Emotional intelligence and ability to manage and resolve contentious individual or change issues.
• Sound understanding of HR best practices and experience of partnering leaders and managers.
• Excellent practical knowledge of employment law.
• Project management experience of HR-related projects.
• Experience in training and development
• Demonstrated ability to deliver HR initiatives successfully, within budget and agreed-on timescales.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced and changeable environment, with a flexible and pragmatic mindset.
• Experience building and managing union relationships.
• A clear and influential communicator with excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong facilitation skills.
• Prior Human resources experience with vast breadth and depth of generalist HR exposure.
• Possess the initiative to work independently and have the confidence to take responsibility for decisions made.
• Should be a self-starter with the ability to manage your own portfolio of activities.
• Excellent relationship-building skills and ability to tailor message and style appropriately to an audience and win confidence quickly.
• Have a strong pedigree within the HR environment with the ability to communicate this in a commercial and pragmatic way, using simple business language.

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Job Description

• The IT Strategist, Control and Governance Analyst is responsible for developing and implementing IT strategies, controls, and governance frameworks that align with the company's business objectives.
• The role requires working closely with other departments and stakeholders to identify IT risks and opportunities and to develop and implement effective solutions that improve IT performance, compliance, and security.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and implement IT strategies that align with business objectives.
• Define and implement IT controls and governance frameworks.
• Conduct IT risk assessments and develop risk mitigation strategies.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Develop and maintain IT policies, procedures, and standards.
• Provide recommendations for improving IT performance, compliance, and security.
• Work with other departments and stakeholders to ensure effective IT governance.
• Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices in IT strategy, control, and governance.
• Work with relevant stakeholders for Reporting and Performance tracking for all IT programs
• Monitor effectiveness of IT initiatives.
• Alignment of IT strategies to corporate strategies.
• Ensuring IT operations aligns with organizational controls/compliance standards.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure that IT control and governance policies and procedures are integrated into the organization's overall risk management framework.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in IT strategy, control, and governance, or related fields.
• Project management experience is a plus.

SKILLS

• Strong understanding of regulatory requirements and industry standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, as the role requires working closely with other departments and stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Familiarity with ITIL, COBIT, and other IT governance frameworks.
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and industry standards such as the Nigerian Data Protection Regulation (NDPR) and ISO 27001.

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Job Description

• A network & security administrator helps secure computer systems for a company, organization, or agency. As a network & security administrator, your job duties may involve creating or updating security infrastructure and continually monitoring networks for unauthorized access or suspicious activities. Network & Security Administrator design and install a network security policy across the network.
• A security administrator installs, administers and troubleshoots an organization’s security solutions. The security administrator will ensure the network’s security is protected against unauthorized access, modification or destruction and troubleshoot any access problems.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Installing, administering, and troubleshooting network security solutions.
• Updating software with the latest security patches and ensuring the proper defences are present for each network resource.
• Performing vulnerability and penetration tests, identifying and defending against threats, and developing disaster recovery plans.
• Configuring security systems, analyzing security requirements, and recommending improvements.
• Monitoring network traffic for suspicious behaviour.
• Creating network policies and authorization roles and defending against unauthorized access, modifications, and destruction.
• Consulting with staff, managers, and executives about the best security practices and providing technical advice.
• Training staff to understand and use security protocols.
• Provide technical support services to IT support staff at various branches

QUALIFICATIONS

• An associate's or bachelor's degree in computer science, cyber security, or a related field.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Good teaching, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Authentication
• Access control
• Firewalls
• Disaster prevention
• Recovery
• Intrusion detection
• Encryption
• Data Integrity
• System Administration
• Problem Solving
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management

FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Secure Network Architecture
• Vulnerability Testing
• Threat modelling
• Virtualization Technologies
• Cloud Security
• Firewalls
• Encryption solutions
• Secure coding practice

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Job Description

• We are looking for a versatile individual who is self-motivated and is able to take initiative and work well with others as a team. Among other things, he will be required to provide support to the team in interfacing with agents, brokers and work-in customers in our Port Harcourt office.
• The role would report to the regional underwriting manager (RUM) for the South South/South East Region. Similarly, the role will provide support at various stages in the underwriting process and liaison with the agents and brokers and work-in clients to facilitate the consummation of transactions.

FUNCTIONS & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide support in quotation preparation after reviewing a new proposal from the client.
• Provide support in ensuring a good relationship is maintained with the sales force/agents.
• Ensure that all underwriting records and files of clients are updated every time.
• Ensure issuance of debit/credit notes to clients are issued as at when due.
• Ensure that any policy with a loss ratio above 70% is escalated to higher authorities for decisions 2 months before renewal.
• Ensure compliance with the KYC requirements of the company in respect of both new and renewal businesses.
• Ensure that all fire, motor and engineering risks in line with the organization’s policy are sent to the risk management and survey team for inspection and follow done until the survey is done, and risk improvement recommendations are communicated to the insured.
• Ensure debit notes are issued and receipts are obtained in respect of all transactions within 48 hours.
• Acknowledge all emails and diaries for follow-up.
• Deliver endorsements in respect of all policy alterations and renewals.
• Deliver policy document within 48 hours.
• Any other functions as deemed necessary by the team lead for the unit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 2:1 B.Sc. or HND in any field of study.
• ACII/ACIIN-in-View will be an added advantage.
• 2 Years prior underwriting experience will be an added advantage.

SKILLS / COMPETENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Good communication skills.
• Time management skills.
• Customer engagement skills.
• Computer literacy skills.
• Relationship management skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Problem solving skills.