Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

Apollo Group (Apollo Investments Limited)was an idea born from the need to harness synergies across the insurance business. Built on commitment, integrity and innovation, it has risen to be one of the leading financial groups in East Africa. Apollo Investments Limited (AIL) includes APA Insurance (Kenya and Uganda). It underwrites General Insurance risks ...

Responsibilities or duties

Product Development and Innovation:

• Co-design inclusive insurance products addressing climate, health, and livelihood risks.
• Translate client insights, field feedback, and behavioral data into product features and training content.
• Collaborate with actuarial, data, and operations teams to ensure product viability and rollout readiness.

Channel Enablement and Training :

• Lead on boarding and capacity-building for distribution channels (SACCOs, cooperatives, faith-based groups, agri-value chains, digital platforms).
• Develop and deploy scalable training frameworks for Smart Mobilizers, partner staff, and BD teams.
• Monitor channel performance and training impact to optimize reach, retention, and revenue.

Partnerships and Donor Engagement :

• Support cultivation of donor, foundation, and aggregator relationships.
• Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and donor reporting.
• Represent APA Micro insurance in sector forums, showcasing training and channel innovations.

Operational Leadership and Coordination:

• Ensure operational readiness for product launches and channel activations.
• Track KPIs across training, channel performance, and partnership outcomes.
• Contribute to quarterly planning, budgeting, and reporting aligned with APA’s GWP and policy targets.

Performance Targets

• Support rollout of 3+ inclusive insurance products by Q4 2026.
• Train and on board 100+ Smart Mobilizers and partner staff.
• Contribute to donor-funded pilots generating Kenya Shillings 150M+ in GWP by end of 2026.
• Strengthen channel retention and client satisfaction metrics across APA’s footprint.

Qualifications or requirements (e.g., education, skills)

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in insurance, Agricultural Economics, Development Finance, or related field.

JOB SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution and field impact.
• Deep commitment to client empowerment and inclusive insurance.
• Entrepreneurial mind-set with comfort navigating ambiguity and growth.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams.
• Values-driven, aligned to APA’s mission and purpose.

PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Relevant certifications in insurance, agriculture, or financial inclusion are an added advantage.

Experience needed

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 7 years in insurance, agriculture, or financial inclusion.
• Exposure to operations, product rollout, and donor-funded innovation.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across functions and geographies with agility and purpose.
• Proven experience in training design, channel development, and partnership management.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs, social enterprises, or insure techs is a strong advantage.

• Co-design inclusive insurance products addressing climate, health, and livelihood risks.
• Translate client insights, field feedback, and behavioral data into product features and training content.
• Collaborate with actuarial, data, and operations teams to ensure product viability and rollout readiness.
• Lead on boarding and capacity-building for distribution channels (SACCOs, cooperatives, faith-based groups, agri-value chains, digital platforms).
• Develop and deploy scalable training frameworks for Smart Mobilizers, partner staff, and BD teams.
• Monitor channel performance and training impact to optimize reach, retention, and revenue.
• Support cultivation of donor, foundation, and aggregator relationships.
• Contribute to proposal development, concept notes, and donor reporting.
• Represent APA Micro insurance in sector forums, showcasing training and channel innovations.
• Ensure operational readiness for product launches and channel activations.
• Track KPIs across training, channel performance, and partnership outcomes.
• Contribute to quarterly planning, budgeting, and reporting aligned with APA’s GWP and policy targets.

• Strategic thinker with a bias for execution and field impact.
• Deep commitment to client empowerment and inclusive insurance.
• Entrepreneurial mind-set with comfort navigating ambiguity and growth.
• Collaborative leader who thrives in cross-functional teams.
• Values-driven, aligned to APA’s mission and purpose.
• Strong communication, facilitation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work across functions and geographies with agility and purpose.
• Proven experience in training design, channel development, and partnership management.
• Familiarity with donor-funded programs, social enterprises, or insure techs is a strong advantage.

• Master’s or bachelor’s degree in insurance, Agricultural Economics, Development Finance, or related field.
• Relevant certifications in insurance, agriculture, or financial inclusion are an added advantage.