Deputy CEO New Delhi, India

Offer of Employment – Deputy CEO

Closing date: 1^st February, 2012

Duty station: New Delhi, India

No. of Position : 01

About us:

The Micro Insurance Academy (MIA), a project of Sarvajan Unnati Bodhini Charitable Trust, is a not-for-profit organization fully dedicated to providing technical assistance in microinsurance domain-knowledge to low-income communities and organizations supporting such communities. With over 50 professionals including researchers, training specialists, economists, risk modelers, development experts, project managers and support staff, the MIA is the largest microinsurance resource center globally. MIA is also developing additional resource centers outside India, notably in association with MIA International, a non-profit members’ association registered in Bonn, Germany.

The MIA works with partners from the NGO sector, civil society, academia, bilateral and multilateral development agencies, the (re)insurance industry and national governments in several regions of the world, with the view to integrating microinsurance with financial and social protection frameworks and objectives.

The MIA assists in the implementation of microinsurance based on our ISO certified training, unique implementation process, and several proprietary tools. We understand microinsurance as the insurance of persons in the informal sector that would otherwise not have access to affordable, context-relevant insurance; MIA’s microinsurance implementation process empowers target communities to participate in decisions to ensure demand-driven, tailored insurance solutions that match people's needs and ability to pay. We do this through a process that the beneficiaries understand, trust and take responsibility for. In a nutshell, MIA’s mission is “helping communities manage their risks from the ground up”.

For more information, please visit our website: http://www.microinsuranceacademy.org

About the Job:

TheDeputy CEO willhead a team of committed, motivated and resourceful national and international staff. He/She will report to the Chairman.

The incumbent will be responsible for implementation of policies set by the organization, as well as annual goals and objectives, and financial, fundraising, program, and administrative management of the organization. Guidance and direction will be provided by the Chairman. It is intended that the incumbent will be groomed to take on the position of CEO within a 12-18 month timeframe.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Deputy CEO is responsible for:-

• Overall leadership of staff in the development and implementation of short and long range plans and policies and other activities.
• The development and execution of the annual work plan of the organization, accomplishment of tangible goals and measurable objectives and outputs.
• The financial management of the organization, including delivering results within budgets, resourcing new funds, oversight that the work follows the annual budget.
• Providing information, advice, and counsel to the Chairman (and through him to the Trustees), in the creation of policies, programs, and strategic direction of the organization.
• Administration of overall operation of the organization, including: reviewing and evaluating the results of program activities, ensuring that continuing contractual obligations are being fulfilled; allocating resources for greater program effectiveness and efficiency; developing organizational and administrative policies and program objectives for Board consideration.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: Responsible for supervision of all assigned staff. Responsibilities include interviewing, recommendation for hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing of work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Any other duties assigned by the Chairman of MIA

Qualifications required:

• Masters or advanced degree in Public Health / Social Sciences / or another relevant discipline
• At least 10 years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, at least five of which shall have been in a supervisory capacity.
• Working experience with the Government at State / National, urban local bodies, corporate and civil society organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams, projects and preferably also research
• Fund-raising, grant proposal writing and foundation relations,
• Building a membership organization and/or coalition,
• Communicating and working well with an active Board and membership,
• Managing and motivating volunteers and staff,
• Excellent organizational skills with demonstrated ability to execute projects on time and on budget.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, facilitation and presentation skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Highly organized, capable of multitasking, and able to meet deadlines
• Desire to work for a growing organisation and improve systems and processes in place
• Willing to relocate to India (if expatriate), to travel within India & Abroad
• Working knowledge of micro insurance will be an added advantage
• Advanced IT skills with a willingness to learn new programs and applications

Remuneration:

The MIA offers a competitive salary and benefits package in the Indian market commensurate with experience and skills.

To Apply:

• To apply, please be sure to follow the following instructions:
• Email CV (word or PDF format) and cover letter to jobs@mia.org.in . Please also mention in your cover letter “why you want to apply for this position”. CVs will not be considered without a cover letter. No phone calls please.
• CV file should be named as “Last Name First Name _Month&Year of Modification. E.g. “AnandMehta_Jan2012”
• Application should include 2-3 references.
• The email subject line should be “GENERAL/MIA2012/DTYCEO”
• Please mention current and expected salary and earliest possible start date in your cover letter.
• Only short-listed candidates shall be notified for the interviews

MIA is an equal opportunity employer