The Global Safety Nets and Microinsurance Senior Associate is a high-agility role responsible for the end-to-end design, piloting, and initial setup of household microinsurance and safety net products. This role bridges the gap between high-level strategy and ground-level execution, conducting field research, managing external partners, and leading pilots during the critical innovation phase.<\/p>\n
Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Lead Market Entry & Opportunity Scoping<\/p>\n
\tConduct deep-dive market assessments and farmer needs analyses to evaluate the viability of microinsurance and safety net interventions in new markets.
\n\tIdentify high-impact opportunities and define entry strategies for pre-scale programs.<\/p>\n
Drive Product Innovation & Design<\/p>\n
\tLead end-to-end design of innovative financial protection products, translating complex risk and insurance concepts into simple, farmer-centric solutions.
\n\tRapidly prototype, test, and iterate products based on field insights and user feedback.<\/p>\n
Own Pilot Execution & Program Delivery<\/p>\n
\tServe as project lead for country-level pilots, managing the full lifecycle from design to implementation and evaluation.
\n\tCollaborate with country leadership to ensure alignment, execution excellence, and readiness for scale.<\/p>\n
Build Strategic Partnerships & Delivery Models<\/p>\n
\tIdentify, negotiate, and manage partnerships with insurers, InsurTechs, NGOs, and other service providers.
\n\tDesign operational models and delivery structures that enable scalable, cost-effective program implementation.<\/p>\n
Develop Playbooks, Teams & Pathways to Scale<\/p>\n
\tBuild operational playbooks, tools, and training materials to transition pilots into scalable programs.
\n\tManage and mentor junior team members while strengthening in-country team capability.
\n\tCapture insights and shape global strategy for microinsurance and safety net programming.<\/p>\n
Career Growth and Development<\/p>\n
We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You\u2019ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You\u2019ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.<\/p>\n
Qualifications<\/p>\n
Across all roles, these are the\u00a0general qualifications we look for.\u00a0For this role specifically, you will have:<\/p>\n
\t3\u20135 years of professional experience in a similar role, preferably consulting, startup, or international development.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0
\n\tStrong problem-solving mindset with experience building or launching new products, programs, or ventures.
\n\tComfortable working in ambiguity and driving progress in early-stage or unstructured environments.
\n\tDemonstrated ability to lead projects end-to-end and deliver results in cross-functional, global environments.
\n\tStrong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel; ability to translate data into actionable insights.
\n\tExperience managing or mentoring team members is an advantage.
\n\tBachelor\u2019s or Master\u2019s degree in Economics, Development, Business, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
\n\tFluency in English required; French or Swahili is a strong advantage.<\/p>\n
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