The Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH draws on the wealth of regional and technical expertise as well as tried and tested management know-how. As a federal enterprise, we support the German Government in achieving its objectives in the field of international cooperation for sustainable development. GIZ offers customized solutions to complex challenges . We offer demand-driven, tailor-made and effective services for sustainable development in more than 130 countries worldwide.

The National Insurance Commission (NIC), as the regulatory and supervisory authority of the insurance sector in Ghana, is actively spearheading the development of microinsurance. The Deutsche Gesellschaft  fur Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), on behalf of the German Federal Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), seeks to support NIC in its endeavours to promise access to quality insurance products. As part of its 'Programme for Sustainable Economic Development in Ghana (PSED)', GIZ has dedicated a component to promote the development of microinsurance in Ghana (ProMiGH).

Main Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Advisor is responsible for:

•   Supporting the Programme for Sustainable Economic Development (PSED) project on micro insurance in providing technical assistance to the insurance industry in Ghana
•   Supporting management towards the achievement of project goals and team agreements in consultations with the Project Manager and the Head of Programme
•   Assist the project manager to deliver the agreed measures with partners. In particular, he/she will be responsible for the Area of Cooperation "Research & Development" which includes measures such as the establishment of an insurance information bureau/risk data repository, the implementation of field surveys and the development of tools and trainings on microinsurance
•   Support the implementation of activities in the other project cooperation areas (Regulation and Supervision, Technical Capacity and Insurance Awareness)
•   Assist in the preparation of reports and the presentation of materials to partners
•   Co-operate with and ensure regular contacts, dialogues with partners in the insurance industry
•   Assist in the compilation of information and documents regarding the project to ensure knowledge transfer
•   Performs other duties and tasks at the request of management

Qualification Required & Experience

Qualifications and Competencies:
Formal Education

•   A master's degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Insurance, Actuarial Science or Social Science

Professional Experience:

•   Have at least two years of working experience in a research institution and/or the insurance industry and/or development cooperation with a focus on financial sector development in Ghana

Other Knowledge, Additional Competence:

•   Excellent command of MS-Office
•   Command of statistical software is a plus
•   Good working knowledge of modern telecommunication systems
•   Excellent command of the English language and at least one local language
•   Good communication skills

Location: Ghana

How To Apply For The Job

Interested and suitable applicants are to forward their applications with a detailed Curriculum Vitae and a half to one page letter addressing the applicant's motivation by email to:

hr-ghana@giz.de

Closing Date: 06 June, 2013

Kindly, note that only shortlisted applicants would be contacted. If you do not hear from us 2 weeks after the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.