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Job Title:   
Manager Quality Assurance 

Organization: Insurance
Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA)

Duty Station:
Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Chief
Executive Officer

About US:

The Insurance Regulatory
Authority of Uganda (IRA) was established under section 14 of the Insurance
Statute 1996 now The Insurance Act, (Chap213) Laws of Uganda, 2000 (Insurance
Act) which came into effect on 4th April 1996 and commenced operations in April
1997. The establishment of the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda was a
consequence of Government’s adoption of the liberalization and privatization
policies which ended its role of directly engaging in the provision of goods
and services and taking on the role of supervisor or regulator.

Job Summary:  The Manager Quality Assurance will mainly provide
high level, professional, business and administrative management support to the
CEO, and the senior management team. The individual will be responsible for
coordinating day-to-day projects and liaising with other Departments throughout
the organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

·       
Monitor
and report on the implementation of plans and projects highlighting the
progress, delays, risks, and opportunities.

·       
Liaise
with the senior management team members and other stakeholders both internal
and external and support the CEO to ensure tasks are completed as scheduled in
departmental work plans.

·       
Collect
and analyse the performance reports from the Directorates and prepare summarized
reports required by the CEO and the Board.

·       
Coordinate
development of strategic plans and annual plans and budget and periodic review
of the progress of implementation.

·       
Monitor
and advise CEO on the progress of the implementation of the Authority’s
strategic plan and annual plans.

·       
Carry
out research, prepare, review speeches and presentations of the CEO and ensure
that they conform to the required standards.

·       
Coordinate
submission of reports required by the line ministry and key external stakeholders.

·       
Prepare,
plan and give accountability for the CEO’s office budget and resources.

·       
Documents
– proof-reading all outgoing documentation including to the Board to ensure
accuracy and quality.

Key Performance Indicators

·       
Effective
coordination of implementation of Strategic Plan and Annual Plans

·       
Timely
and accurate reports provided to the CEO.

·       
Accurate
documents sent out.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

·       
The
applicant for the Insurance Regulatory Authority of Uganda (IRA) Manager
Quality Assurance job placement must hold a  relevant (Honors) Bachelor’s degree or its
equivalent.

·       
At least
Master’s degree in Economics or any other relevant field

·       
Professional
qualification in ICSA (Institute of Chartered Secretaries &
Administrators), CPS (Chartered Public Secretary) or CS (Chartered Secretary)
will be an added advantage.

·       
Six
years of working experience in related assignments/field, is an added advantage

·       
Personal
presentation

·       
Communication

·       
Strategic
planning and budgeting

·       
Analytical
skills

·       
Report
writing

·       
Decision
making

·       
Interpersonal
skills

·       
Networking
skills

·       
Computer
proficiency

·       
Attention
to finer detail.

How to Apply:

All suitably
qualified and interested candidates who meet the requisite qualifications
should submit their applications together with copies of detailed up-to-date
CVs with at least three referees to:

The Chief Executive
Officer

Insurance Regulatory
Authority of Uganda

Plot 5 Kyadondo
Road, Legacy Towers, Block B, 2nd Floor

P.O. Box 22855,
Kampala

Email to: ira@ira.go.ug

NB:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

Deadline: 7th September 2020 by 5:00 pm

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