ICT MANAGER–CIC LIFE ASSURANCE LTD

ICT MANAGER–CIC LIFE ASSURANCE LTD

Job Purpose
To coordinate and manage ICT Systems and operations within CIC Life Assurance Limited.
Duties & Responsibility

1. To ensure availability of Life systems at all times and proper maintenance.
   
2. Implementation of fully integrated systems advising where integrations are desired while enforcing effective controls complete with audit trail.
   
3. Support product innovation by availing systems to be integrated to any other channel of marketing e.g. M-bima, SMS etc.
   
4. Ensure Life Assurance soft wares are licensed properly to safeguard Company interests by maintaining appropriate number of user licenses at all times.
   
5. Manage relationships with external system vendors as well as internal users of the system.
   
6. Ensure appropriate ICT staffing within CIC Life Assurance Ltd.
   
7. Collaborate with the top Management in CIC Life Assurance Ltd. to develop Corporate Strategies and ensure implementation of all relevant aspects.
   
8. Effectively enhance utilization of ICT to improve operational efficiency and service delivery to our customers.
   

Academic qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in IT/Computer Sciences/Maths/Management Sciences.
Professional qualifications
Database Certification; OCP
ITIL Certification
OS Certification: Linux/UNIX/Microsoft certification.
Relevant work experience
3 Years’ experience in a similar position in the financial services sector.
Skills, Knowledge and competencies
Programming skills (PLSQN preferred) in any 4^th generation language
Excellent systems analytical skills.
Knowledge of current and emerging ICT trends.
Project management and implementation.
Good understanding of business processes and requirements.



If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, kindly send your resume to the address below indicating on the subject of your email the job title.
For example: Ref: Application for ICT Manager – CIC Life Assurance Ltd.
To:
THE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CIC INSURANCE GROUP LTD
Strictly through Email: recruitment@cic.co.ke.




The application should reach us by close of business on 19th August, 2014. Please note only short listed candidate will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 21^st August, 2014 consider your application unsuccessful.

CIC INSURANCE SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST VACANCY

CIC INSURANCE SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST VACANCY

Job Purpose
To provide actuarial analysis to CIC General Insurance Limited to ensure the company is always aware of its financial liability position, risks and market dynamics.
Duties & Responsibility

1. Reserving; build models to support valuations by product and by class and review adequacy of case reserves.
   
2. Financial Planning; creation of business plans and projections in line with the intended plans.
   
3. Reinsurance; provide analysis of experience in line with current arrangements and to support the renegotiation of the existing contracts.
   
4. Reporting; provide comprehensive actuarial reports to the business each quarter and highlight key issues on an ongoing basis including solvency and capital monitoring.
   
5. Risk analysis; address all areas raise by the IRA in their risk inspection and continue to highlight emerging risks.
   
6. Product review; monitor experience on all products.
   

Skills &Academic qualifications
BSc. Actuarial Science.
MSc. Actuarial would be an added advantage.
Professional qualifications
At least 10 Professional Actuarial Exams.
CA1 and at least one ST required.


Relevant work experience
At least 2 Years working experience in the insurance industry.



Skills, Knowledge and competencies

• Excellent in statistical analysis.
  
• Problem solving skills with attention to detail.
  
• Proficiency in MS Excel
  
• Excellent report writing and presentation skills
  
• Knowledge in statistical packages

If you have the aforementioned professional and academic qualifications and you are ready to execute the above mandate, kindly send your resume to the address below indicating on the subject of your email the job title.

For example: Ref : Application for SENIOR ACTUARIAL ANALYST– CIC GENERAL INSURANCE LTD
To:
THE GROUP HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER
CIC INSURANCE GROUP LTD

Strictly through Email to: recruitment@cic.co.ke.

The application should reach us by close of business on 8^th August, 2014. Please note only short listed candidate will be contacted. If you do not hear from us by 11^th August, 2014 consider your application unsuccessful.

Emirates Cargo Manager vacancy

Emirates Cargo Manager vacancy
Emirates Cargo Manager vacancy (East Africa)- 140005RJ

Job Purpose
Based in Nairobi the job holder will have extensive knowledge of the Air Cargo Industry, manage key stake holder relationships with freight forwarders and where appropriate shippers. The maintenance of key relationships with government contacts and functions is a pre requisite ensuring Emirates maintain standards and procedures in line with Country / s regulatory programme. The maintenance of EK standard’s and adherence to policy and security regulations is a must.
Dedication and commitment to achieve set revenue targets in an extremely competitive & aggressive industry and leading by example in all activities and team interaction are vital in this leading management position. The role holder is responsible for generating commitment, team cohesiveness & setting a clear vision for Sky Cargo in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania.



Job Accountabilities

• To develop the market share and maintain EK leadership position in the industry across the four designated Countries. Lead by example in setting out customer focussed service standards and maintaining high quality focus on standards and procedures in line with company guidelines.
  
• Manage the administration (Full Data Capture) and implementation of cargo warehouse processes and procedures and together with the appointed contractor(s) to ensure that customer service and cargo quality standards are attained within the agreed cost parameters to ensure maximum value attained from those selected service providers.
  
• Develop Emirates Cargo Product to ensure maximum uplifts of cargo in order to achieve station revenue targets.
  
• Continuously monitor market trends, compile cargo related statistical information and provide feedback/recommend sales policies to Head Office using key relationship with Regional Manager.
  
• Recommend, implement and effectively lead local market pricing within the parameters of authority from the Cargo headquarters, in order to achieve and contribute towards route and point of sale objectives. Be prepared with good market information in order to optimise yield with dynamic and tactical pricing methodology.
  
• Promote Consignee, P O Mail and Courier sales to generate import cargo and develop other value added products for implementation (e.g. door to door, express, courier, etc.) in order to effectively enhance cargo revenues.
  
• Plan, and manage cargo team effectively across the four Countries ensuring optimal use of all resources available, plan for peak trading times accordingly.
  
• Plan and follow operating procedures for all cargo leaving the territory in accordance with Global Operations procedures in order to facilitate smooth handling through the Dubai hub.
  
• Manage cargo employees in compliance with corporate/local regulations, policies and procedures to ensure the maintenance of a disciplined, motivated work force with effective utilisation of human and material resources to pro-actively achieve cargo related goals.
  
• Manage the implementation of fiscal policies, procedures and accounting practices ensuring the timely collection of revenue, settlement of payables, and control of credit to maximise profitability’s from cargo operations.
  
• Direct the interface management and activities of the cargo warehouse operations for import, export and transfer cargo to achieve optimum product quality and service standard for Emirates cargo products contributing to distribution processing efficiencies and revenues derived from cargo handling and value-added services.
  

Qualifications & Experience

• Educated up to desired and appropriate levels.
  
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Air Cargo Industry of which minimum of five years should be at a senior level.
  
• Experience in Cargo Sales and handling of operations of airlines as well as freight forwarding awareness or direct experience.
  
• Demonstrable experience of managing agent / customer relationships.
  
• Practical knowledge of Cargo affairs of an international nature.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and in writing) at all levels.
  
• Proven ability of leading, & developing staff at a senior level.
  
• Initiative and commitment to ensure that EK's Cargo matters in all four Countries are handled efficiently and revenue targets achieved.
  
• An appreciation of the concept of customer service for internal as well as external customers.
  
• Excellent planning and organisation ability.
  

Salary and Benefits The Emirates Group is a highly profitable business with revenue of US$21.1 billion and over 50,000 employees. The Group comprises of dnata, one of the largest air services provider globally and Emirates airline, the Group’s rapidly expanding and award-winning international carrier. Within the Group there are a diverse range of businesses which offer a wide spectrum of career opportunities, all of which can be explored through the Group's dedicated careers website, emirates.com/careers. Emirates flies one of the youngest, most innovative fleet in the sky to over 130 destinations across six continents and dnata's network now extends across 100 locations worldwide. With our international network constantly expanding and opportunities arising in countries/cities outside of Dubai, we are looking for career motivated individuals to join our operations in their home countries. We offer our employee's competitive remuneration packages, attractive travel benefits, and career development supported by multi-million dollar training facilities in Dubai, and e-Learning programmes for those seeking a long-term future in the Company.



Closing Date (GMT+4): 13-Aug-14, 10:59:00 PM

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