2 New Job Vacancies at African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) – Various Posts
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in Tanzania 2021: New Jobs Vacancies at African Trade Insurance Agency (ATI) 2021
The
African Trade Insurance Agency (“ATI”) is a pan-African multilateral
financial institution established in 2001 by African States. ATI was
originally launched with the technical and financial support from the
World Bank Group and has had more recent support from the African
Development Bank. ATI has grown into a market leader for risk mitigation
in Africa, establishing itself as Africa’s primary trade and investment
insurer and one of Africa’s largest Development Finance Institutions
with an outstanding portfolio exceeding US$6bn at year end 2019.
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provides political and credit risk insurance to companies, investors
and lenders doing business in Africa. For over a decade, ATI has
maintained an A rating for Financial Strength and Counterparty Credit by
Standard & Poor’s, and in 2019 obtained a second A3/Stable rating
from Moody’s. ATI’s membership includes African Member States as well as
a number of corporate and institutional shareholders. Besides its head
office in Nairobi, ATI currently has offices in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire,
Tanzania, Uganda and Zambia.
Working at ATI offers unique career opportunities. Candidates are invited to apply for the following open positions below:
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General Counsel
The
General Counsel is expected to devise a well-defined ATI legislative
framework, engage stakeholders including shareholders and governments.
Additionally, H/She is expected to lead all legal and governance best
practices within ATI in an ethical and transparent manner and to support
the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors with
interpreting the legal framework.
Responsibilities
- To devise a well-defined ATI legislative framework, engage stakeholders including shareholders and governments.
- To lead all legal and governance best practice within ATI in an ethical and transparent manner.
- To support the Chief Executive Officer and the Board of Directors with interpreting the legal framework.
- To
maintain regular stakeholder/shareholder communications, through
explaining the rules and constitutional norms of ATI to ATI member
states, and potentially new member states.
Specific Responsibilities
- To manage the corporate affairs, corporate governance and compliance of ATI;
- To assist stakeholders i.e. shareholders and member states and potentially new member states;
- To
provide legal counsel to the Board of ATI and ensure that the Board’s
operations are in conformity with the relevant rules and regulations as
outlined in ATI’s legal and operational documents; - To negotiate,
draft, vet and interpret legal documents, agreements, treaties and
conventions including but not limited to; operational manuals, memoranda
of understanding with partners, corporate shareholder agreements,
insurance contracts, and reinsurance agreements for and on behalf of
ATI; - To work with the underwriting department in providing
advice on legal implications of all insurance contracts and underlying
commercial transactions, including claims and recovery; - Efficient
and timely Legal archiving of all cases, documentation and all other
issues, should be completed and communicated to the board in a
transparent and regular basis; - To work with and liaise with
DFI’s (including the World Bank, African Development Bank, European
Investment Bank, KfW and others) and prospective ATI member countries in
drafting, negotiating and concluding Development Credit Agreements,
Host Country Agreements, Partnership Agreements and other legal
documents for new members or shareholders joining the Agency; - To liaise with legal departments of member states up to the Ministerial level;
- To
monitor legal and policy issues arising in the Region, and develop and
implement processes and procedures to ensure adequate awareness of legal
and business risks in the Region; - To advise on legal issues affecting the offices and countries in the Region;
- To advise on the legal aspects of bank account, custody, and asset management agreements;
- To work with the CEO and Senior Human Resources Specialist on aspects related to staff and employment issues;
- To manage relationships with external legal advisors, retain external legal advisors, monitor their use and advise on selection;
- To issue legal opinions as and when required;
- To maintain current knowledge of relevant laws of ATI member countries;
- To serve as a key member of the ATI management internal committees;
- To
oversee the day-to-day activities of, and ensure the timely provision
of highquality legal services by, heads of legal (corporate and
transactions); - To actively participate in the day-to-day
management of the Legal Department and the setting of the strategic
goals of the Department and communicate those goals to the Department; - To foster team building and knowledge-sharing within the Department and across the Agency; and facilitate staff development;
- To identify staffing and hiring needs and manage recruitment and onboard staff to fill identified needs;
- To monitor workflow, the volume of work deliverables and the delivery of work of direct reports;
- To perform such other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
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Qualifications
- Strong analytical skills and ability to conduct legal research;
- Good oral advocacy and writing skills;
- Ability to work under pressure and diligently meet deadlines;
- Excellent interpersonal skills, and fluency in written and spoken English;
- Practical knowledge of insurance, civil law and international public law will be an advantage;
- Experience in commercial litigation and international arbitration in a reputable law firm will be an added advantage;
- Fluency in written and spoken French (bilingual English/French) will be an advantage.
Senior Communications Officer
GRADE: PS3
DEPARTMENT: Communications
REPORTS TO: CEO
SUPERVISION: Communications Officer & Bilingual Administrative Assistant
Position: Senior Communications Officer
The
role requires one to develop & execute a creative and strategic
communications plan to support ATI’s Business Strategy. The strategy is
aimed at expanding ATI’s African membership base and market share and
extending ATI’s reputation within strategic markets.
PURPOSE:
- The
incumbent is responsible for the overall management of the ATI’s brand.
This involves reputational management, marketing and public relations
activities.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Manage the department’s annual and AGM budgets;
- Create and implement an annual communication strategy;
- Manage the production and distribution of reports, presentations, press releases and announcements produced by ATI;
- Write and edit press releases, in-house newsletters, presentations, speeches, articles, promotional material and annual reports;
- Produce ATI’s annual report, which includes coordinating input from management and all stakeholders and production;
- Work
with HR to create an internal communications plan that will incorporate
targeted messaging to help foster an environment of transparency and
unity; - Plan and implement PR campaigns;
- Act as the company’s spokesperson when required;
- Media
management – develop and maintain good working relationships with the
media, including domestic and international newspapers, magazines, radio
and television; - Expand media database to include contacts at top-tier international media outlets;
- Work
with the Underwriting and relevant departments in reviewing, updating,
and producing marketing brochures, handouts, and multimedia and digital
products; - Answer enquiries from individuals, journalists and other organizations; and
- Manage
organization of special events, such as ATI’s annual international
Roundtable, AGM-related activities, office launches, workshops, press
conferences and exhibitions.
PERSON SPECIFICATIONS
Academic Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Communications, Marketing, Public Relations or related field
- Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations or related field
Professional Qualification
- Professional qualification in Communications, Marketing or Public Relations
Experience
- Minimum eight (8) years of relevant full time professional experience in PR and communications work
- Experience
working in an international financial institution, an investment
insurance environment and a multi-cultural environment will be an asset
Skills and Attributes
- Knowledge and experience in marketing;
- Demonstrated ability to synthesize complex issues into clearly written articles, speeches and press releases;
- Demonstrated skills in creating and implementing communications strategies in large institutions; and
- Experience in designing and implementing short, long-term strategic marketing and/or PR plans.
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Method of Application
Please note that Riverhouse Partners Ltd. has been exclusively retained to manage the recruitment of the General Counsel.
Candidates are required to submit an electronic copy of the following:
- An Application Letter (cover letter)
- CV including details of your current remuneration package along with details of three referees
- Personal History Form
Submit your application to recruitmentgc@ati-aca.org with a copy tolydia.rowlands@riverhousepartners.com & uri.cohen@riverhousepartners.com
The closing date for application is Thursday, 21st January 2021 at Midnight Nairobi time.
ATI offers a competitive salary and benefits package and a
collegial working environment commensurate with other multilaterals. ATI
reserves the right to not make an appointment to the above vacancies,
or to make an appointment at a slightly higher or lower grade, or to
make an appointment with a modified job description. ATI will only
contact those applicants who are being actively considered for an
interview.
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