VACANCY
\nPosition Information\u00a0Job Title:\u00a0TAIC National Agriculture and Inclusive Insurance Lead\u00a0Department:\u00a0Technical\u00a0Grade Level:\u00a0Senior\u00a0Duty Station:\u00a0Dar es Salaam, Tanzania\u00a0Start Date:\u00a01st May 2026\u00a0Length of Assignment:\u00a02 years
\nII. Job Purpose and Organizational Context
\nOrganizational Context\u00a0Agriculture drives Tanzania\u2019s economy, contributing 27.7% of GDP and employing 65% of the population, yet remains highly vulnerable to climate risks. Agricultural insurance accounts for less than 1% of the insurance market despite rapid growth\u2014from TZS 222 million in 2019 to TZS 6.65 billion in 2023.
\nThe Financial Sector Development Master Plan targets insurance premiums to reach 5% of GDP by 2030, with agricultural insurance contributing 10% of total premiums. To support this goal, the Tanzania Insurance Regulatory Authority (TIRA) and stakeholders are finalizing the establishment of the Tanzania Agriculture Insurance Scheme (TAIS), aimed at delivering targeted insurance solutions. In 2023, the Tanzania Agriculture Insurance Consortium (TAIC) was launched, led by the insurance industry, with TanRE appointed as Consortium Manager and National Insurance Corporation (NIC) as Lead Insurer. TAIC brings together 15 insurers under a shared risk model to drive product innovation and market growth.<\/p>\n
Despite growing interest in agricultural insurance in Tanzania, several challenges hinder its effective implementation. These include a lack of suitable insurance products for priority crops, low farmer awareness and financial literacy, and limited technical capacity within the Tanzania Agricultural Insurance Consortium (TAIC). TAIC struggles with insufficient human resources, limited exposure to international models, and inadequate access to reliable farm-level data. These issues continue to constrain TAIC\u2019s ability to lead and scale inclusive, farmer-centered insurance solutions. Addressing these gaps is crucial for sustainable progress.
\nTo move forward, Tanzania must transition to structured public-private partnerships (PPPs) and institutionalized models that embed agricultural insurance within regulatory, financial, and agricultural frameworks. This shift requires building TAIC\u2019s technical capacity in product design, risk modelling, and underwriting, alongside clear policy alignment and stronger government leadership to reinforce delivery systems. Operationalizing TAIC as an inclusive and competitive consortium will ensure sustainability, attract long-term investment, and position agricultural insurance as a cornerstone of Tanzania\u2019s agricultural transformation and climate resilience agenda.
\nTAIC National Agriculture and Inclusive Insurance Lead\u00a0S\/he will be responsible for providing overall leadership and support for the operationalization of the Consortium. This includes overseeing implementation, mentoring TAIC members, and guiding the design of agricultural insurance products.
\nS\/he will provide strategic oversight of the Consortium\u2019s implementation process, including developing institutional arrangements with national and international partners for data sharing, engaging with data providers and service providers, and leading the establishment of TAIC\u2019s Data Platform. S\/he will also offer technical expertise in the development of TAIC\u2019s operational manuals and business model.
\nS\/he will organize capacity-building activities for selected personnel from member companies. These training modules will focus on foundational knowledge and technical skills essential for agricultural insurance product design, including risk assessment, pricing, and claims adjustment.
\nS\/he will provide technical expertise and oversight in designing agricultural insurance products.
\nInstitutional Arrangement\u00a0S\/He is supervised on a day-to-day basis by the Consortium\u2019s Manager. S\/He will receive support from UNDP\u2019s technical team and specialists.
\nIII. Duties and Responsibilities
\nStrategic Oversight and Partnership Development<\/p>\n
Lead the Consortium\u2019s implementation strategy.
\nCooperate with UNDP FRA in the delivery of their Technical Assistance to TAIC.
\nDevelop institutional arrangements with national and international partners for data sharing.
\nEngage with data providers and service providers to support Consortium operations.
\nLead the establishment and development of TAIC\u2019s Digital Data Platform.<\/p>\n
Technical Expertise and Documentation<\/p>\n
Provide technical input into the development of TAIC\u2019s operational and technical manuals.
\nContribute to the design and refinement of TAIC\u2019s business model.<\/p>\n
Capacity Building<\/p>\n
Organize and deliver training modules for selected personnel from member companies.
\nFocus training on foundational knowledge and technical skills in agricultural insurance, including risk assessment, pricing and claims adjustment.<\/p>\n
Product Design<\/p>\n
Provide technical expertise in the design of agricultural insurance products.
\nEnsure quality and relevance of insurance products to the target context.<\/p>\n
V. Recruitment Qualifications
\nEducation:\u00a0Master\u2019s degree in Agricultural Finance and development-related studies (Agricultural Economics, Development Finance, International Relations, Political Science or another related course).
\nExperience: At least 12 years in a agricultural finance related field, with a strong knowledge and experience in risk assessment, risk modeling, agronomy, actuarial science, or agricultural insurance.
\nLanguage Requirements:\u00a0Full proficiency in English and Kiswahili is required.
\nOthers:<\/p>\n
Achieving Results- Set and align challenging, achievable objectives for multiple projects, have lasting impact.
\nAdapt and agility- Proactively initiate and champion change, manage multiple competing demands.
\nThink Innovatively- Proactively mitigate potential risks, develop new ideas to solve complex problems.
\nLearn continuously- Create and act on opportunities to expand horizons, diversify experiences.
\nEngage and partner- Political savvy, navigate complex landscape, champion inter-agency collaboration.
\nDiversity and Inclusion- Appreciate benefits of diverse workforce and champion inclusivity.<\/p>\n
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