The Organization

The International Center for Tropical Agriculture (CIAT) (www.ciat.cgiar.org) is an international organization constituted in Washington by an agreement dated 28 May 1986 between the World Bank and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP). The mission of CIAT is to increase prosperity and improve human nutrition in the tropics through research-based solutions in agriculture and the environment. CIAT is a member of the CGIAR System; which is a global partnership for research in Agriculture.

CIAT has entered into a partnership known as the Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT (The Alliance http://alliancebioversityciat.org) with Bioversity International (www.bioversityinternational.org), an International Organization and member of the CGIAR System established by the ‘Agreement on the Establishment of the International Plant Genetic Resources Institute’ with the Italian Government in 1991 (revised in 2015). The Alliance delivers research-based solutions that harness agricultural biodiversity and sustainably transform food systems to improve people’s lives. The Alliance’s solutions address the global crises of malnutrition, climate change, biodiversity loss, and environmental degradation.

About the position

CIAT is looking to engage an insurance professional for one year as a service provider on a consultancy basis to provide on-going support on an ‘as-needed’ basis to the Alliance. The successful candidate/firm will work closely with the Legal Office with the main objective of providing advisory services in the setting up of a comprehensive insurance program for The Alliance in Africa. 

Key duties & responsibilities

The Service Provider will assist The Alliance in developing a comprehensive insurance program for the Africa Region which will include:

• Working with the Alliance to identify the necessary insurances for The Alliance in Africa.
• Assist in drafting Request for Proposals for brokerage services for the insurances identified;
• Assist in evaluating bids received from insurance brokerage firms.
• Provide advice on insurances recommended by the brokers identified. The service provider will assist in checking that the bids sourced by brokers provide the required cover and are good value for money.
• Assist in reviewing insurance policies and ancillary documents from insurance providers to ensure that the policies provided the desired cover.
• Assist in responding to queries from third parties, including donors, on the existing insurance program, and attending meetings where necessary.
• Provide advisory service on changes in law or government directives that may affect our insurance plan.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree plus a relevant certification in insurance
• At least 10 years’ experience working for an insurance brokerage firm or an insurance company

Terms of employment

This is a nationally recruited 1-year consultancy position based in Nairobi, Kenya.

The Alliance Bioversity-CIAT is committed to fair, safe, and inclusive workplaces. We believe that diversity powers our innovation, contributes to our excellence, and is critical for our mission. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority. We encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability statuses, sexual orientations, marital status, and gender identities.

Applicants are invited to visit https://alliancebioversityciat.org/careers to get full details of the position and to submit their applications. Applications MUST include reference number REF : Consultant- Insurance Services as the position applied for. Cover letter and CV should be saved as one document using the candidate’s last name, first name for ease of sorting. The Alliance collects and process personal data in accordance with applicable data protection laws.

Applications closing date: 15^th July 2024

Please note that email applications will not be considered.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

We invite you to learn more about us at:

http://alliancebioversityciat.org