Milvik (Bima) Country Manager - Tanzania
Purpose
Milvik is a young company, focusing on selling and managing end-to-end mobile microinsurance products and services to mobile operators in emerging markets. We are currently looking for dynamic, passionate and experienced people to manage our existing operation in Tanzania.
Responsibilities of Country Manager
Day-to-day operational running of our Milvik entity in Tanzania, including P&L responsibility, stakeholder management, product management, new product development, administration of distribution channels, and people management.
Overall, the Country Manager must be attuned to value the details as well as be able to understand and drive towards the big picture. Analytical and quick thinking in a fast-paced environment are essential. The Country Manager is an enthusiastic problem solver and thrives on being engaged at all levels of the operation. As the key point of contact for both the mobile operator and the local team, the Country Manager plays a pivotal role in the success of our local operation.
Reports to a Global Director within the Milvik Group.
Specific responsibilities include:
- Execution of current plans and development with the Global Director of new initiatives for the operation in Tanzania - working with local Milvik team, local mobile operator team and local insurance company to achieve agreed mid and long term plans and goals
- Responsible for meeting subscriber targets and cost efficiency initiatives for the local entity as a whole (P&L responsibility)
- Carry out day-to-day activities and monitor performance of members of the local team (including a project manager and sales agents) and ensure work is progressing as planned
- Manage schedules, budgets, financials, and overall company organization to ensure plans and new projects are clearly communicated, understood and executed upon
- Ability to multi-task across several initiatives
- Effectively and efficiently plan and prioritize all resources working across the operation based on company goals
- Actively monitor risks to foresee potential issues and proactively identify solutions to address them in advance
- Consistently identify new opportunities and needs that clients may not recognize and ensure approaches and solutions are linked to objectives and future needs
- Consistently manage client relationship and expectations, ensure delivery of the highest quality service, and solicit and act on client feedback
Desired Skills & Experience
- Languages: fluent in English, Swahili a plus
- 5 years minimum work experience within an implementation/operational role in the telecoms space, consulting or equivalent experience in PMO in this sector
- Experience within Africa, Latam and emerging Asia Pac or insurance industries is a plus but not a must.
- Looking for someone eager to live and work in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania (relocation expected) and enthusiastic about running and developing a growing operation further
- Demonstrated ability to motivate, support and understand different stakeholders and cultures, ideally in emerging markets
- Strong attention to detail, with focus on stakeholder management, product management, product development and performance of distribution channels
Company Description
Milvik is a start-up company based in emerging markets. We are a microinsurance service provider and focus on building microinsurance propositions for mobile operators to offer their customers in emerging markets. We have launched a product with Tigo Ghana, Tigo Tanzania, Tigo Senegal, Emtel Mauritius, Robi Bangladesh, Dialog Sri Lanka and are currently rolling out in several more markets. Owned by Swedish investment company, Kinnevik, we are currently a relatively lean global team and c300+ local agents in total.
Please, submit CVs to: oscar.westergard@milvik.se
Milvik (Bima) Country Manager - Tanzania
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