AfriCareers Logo

Sponsored

Market Development Officer

Category

General

Employment Type

Full Time

Location

Kampala, Uganda

Vacancies

1 position

Closing Date

6/6/2025
Closed

Employer / Company

Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) logo
Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA)

Description (Public)

Job Title: Market Development Officer

Position Type: Full-Time

Organization: Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA)

Department: Planning, Research & Market Development

Level: IRA 5Duty Station: Regional Office

Reports To: Senior Inspection Officer

Supervises: None


Position Summary:

The Market Development Officer is responsible for initiating, planning, and executing strategies aimed at promoting the development and growth of Uganda’s insurance sector. This role supports IRA’s mandate by enhancing public awareness, expanding access to insurance, and supporting market innovation and sustainability.

Duties, Roles and Responsibilities

  • Program Development & Execution:

    • Design and implement market development proposals and initiatives aligned with IRA’s strategic goals.

    • Develop detailed activity schedules and ensure timely execution of all planned initiatives.

  • Public Education & Outreach:

    • Organize and support public education events including presentations, workshops, exhibitions, and campaigns.

    • Develop and regularly update educational materials and communication tools to raise awareness about insurance.

  • Stakeholder Engagement:

    • Collaborate with internal departments and external partners to coordinate development activities.

    • Benchmark practices with other regulatory bodies to identify innovations and improvements in market development.

  • Monitoring & Reporting:

    • Prepare timely and comprehensive reports on the implementation and impact of market development activities.

    • Evaluate and recommend improvements for future programming.

  • Other Duties:

    • Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

  • Timely submission and implementation of market development proposals

  • Compliance with scheduled activity timelines

  • Number and quality of public education events conducted

  • Timely and insightful evaluation reports

  • Stakeholder engagement and satisfaction levels

Qualifications, Education and Competencies

  • Education:

    • A Bachelor’s Degree in Project Planning and Management, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Economics, or a related discipline from a recognized institution.

  • Experience:

    • Relevant work experience in public engagement, development planning, marketing, or insurance is an added advantage.

Key Competencies:

  • Strong communication and presentation skills

  • Public relations and interpersonal abilities

  • Analytical and problem-solving skills

  • Initiative, creativity, and adaptability

  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting

  • High personal integrity and professionalism

Application status

This is an archived notice. Applications through this advert are closed.

Get DAILY Job Updates

AfriCareers WhatsApp Channel

Follow Channel

Get DAILY Job Updates

AfriCareers Telegram Channel

Follow Channel