Insurance Development Forum Job Opportunity: Director, Strategic Partnerships and Policy

Insurance Development Forum Job Opportunity: Director, Strategic Partnerships and Policy

Location: London, United Kingdom

Reporting to: IDF Secretary General

Job Purpose/Aim: The role will be responsible for assisting the Secretary General to ensure the efficient running of the Secretariat, guaranteeing a proficient service is provided to the SteerCo, OpCo and Working Groups with the aim of delivering on the agreed strategy and work programmes. The role requires a strategic, results-oriented leader who will be responsible for helping to shape institutional policy and managing key relationships and programmes.The Director will also be a critical bridge between the OpCo, Secretary General and working groups.

Salary: Depending on experience. 

Hours: Full-time. 

Deadline for application: 8th October, 2021 

This is a unique and rare opportunity to join the growing and influential Insurance Development Forum (IDF) in a senior role and to help further shape and develop a vibrant and very networked public-private partnership, which is focused on action and delivery of concrete programmes and results.

 

About the IDF

The IDF is an industry-led public-private partnership supporting the growth and development of insurance-related resources and capabilities to help achieve the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and U.N. Global 2030 Agenda. 

It was first announced at the United Nations Conference of the Parties (COP21) Paris Climate summit in 2015 and then formally launched by leaders of the insurance industry, United Nations and the World Bank in 2016.

The IDF aims to optimise and extend the use of insurance and its related risk management capabilities to build greater resilience and protection for people, communities, businesses, and public institutions that are vulnerable to climate risks and other natural disasters and their associated economic shocks. 

These objectives are aligned with the G7 and G20 InsuResilience Vision 2025 to provide insurance protection for 500 million people in developing countries affected by climate change and disaster shocks.

The IDF is governed by a four-tiered decision-making structure consisting of a Steering Committee (SteerCo), Operating Committee (OpCo), Secretariat and Working Groups.

Under the guidance of the high-level IDF SteerCo of leaders from the insurance industry and public sector organisations, the IDF’s implementation efforts are led and directed by the IDF OpCo comprising senior executives and officers from the insurance industry, public sector institutions, NGOs and academia, supported and managed by the IDF Secretary General.

The OpCo creates and oversees IDF Working Groups / Sub-Groups to undertake specific objectives, which are supported by the IDF Secretariat in accordance with the annual strategy, budget and work programmes approved by the SteerCo.

The Secretariat drives and supports the day-to-day activities and requirements of the IDF, including those of the Chair of the SteerCo, the SteerCo, the OpCo, the Working Groups, wider stakeholders, and operational relationships. 

About the role

The Secretary General has an administrative and facilitating role and manages the Secretariat, forming the bridge between the SteerCo and the OpCo.

In this context, the IDF Secretariat is seeking to recruit a seasoned professional with global experience to serve as Director, Strategic Partnerships & Policy.

The role represents a unique chance to help further shape and develop a vibrant and very networked public-private partnership, which is focused on action and delivery of concrete programmes and results.

Key Responsibilities

The Director will be specifically responsible for:

• Supporting the OpCo in the implementation of IDF activities;
• Liaising, advising and negotiating with IDF-related facilities, programmes, initiatives and stakeholders;
• Conducting due diligence to ensure alignment of activities with IDF objectives, policies and procedures;
• Supporting the design, development and implementation of the IDF
• Working Groups and annual work plans;
• Monitoring and reporting results to the OpCo;
• Implementing (i) the operational activities of the IDF in collaboration with the OpCo, (ii) providing operational support to the activities of the Secretary General and (iii) managing specific projects;
• Liaising with development partners and industry as needed and engaging, building relationships with, and influencing top level executives in the insurance industry and in the public/NGO/academic sectors;
• Informing/communicating with industry and development partners on the activities of the IDF across different channels;
• Advocating on behalf of the IDF with public and private sector institutions and bodies;
• Providing a visible and central point of contact for the IDF and ensuring visibility of the activities supported by the IDF;
• Overseeing and directing external communications activities that deliver programmes and campaigns to amplify the IDF’s messaging and impact;
• Building and managing an internal communications system to ensure that all SteerCo, OpCo, Working Group members and other stakeholders are regularly briefed on goals, accomplishments, activities, budgets, meetings and project deadlines;
• Working with the Secretary’s assistant to Support some administrative needs of Secretary General, the OpCo and Working Groups;

Knowledge Skills and Experience

• Interest for and commitment to issues related to the IDF’s mission
• Ability to build and take ownership of specific relationships and/or projects and deliver them in a fairly independent manner
• A minimum of 8 years relevant work experience in disaster risk financing, insurance, climate change adaptation, development and/or other related areas within government service, the private sector, non-governmental organizations, and/or academia
• Experience working with senior executives up to Board level
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding project management and organizational skills
• Established networks and can be seen as a credible representative of the Forum
• Strong leadership & strategic partnership building skills that foster trust and confidence
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Discretion and professionalism
• Ability to work independently

Interested applicants should send their CV and cover letter to info@insdevforum.org by 8th October, 2021.