Four microinsurance fellowship positions based in Africa have been made available through the Microinsurance Innovation Facility of the United Nations’ International Labour Organization (ILO). The fellowship program seeks to develop microinsurance professionals by providing onsite experience with the guidance of mentors.
The South Africa-based Centre for Financial Regulation and Inclusion (Cenfri), a research and capacity-building organization focusing on financial inclusion including general and microinsurance, is looking for a fellow who will support the development and implementation of its knowledge management and training strategy.
The Hygeia Community Health Plan (HCHP), a Nigeria-based nonprofit that provides access to medical care for uninsured people, is looking for a fellow to support the evaluation of sales initiatives and the improvement of marketing methodologies.
Ghana-based Star Micro, which offers funeral, child education and credit life coverage to low-income households, is looking for a fellow to support the operation manager in evaluating and improving processes.
Kenya Orient Insurance Limited (KOIL), a private insurance company based in Nairobi, is looking for a fellow to assist in the implementation of its microinsurance strategy, particularly in conducting a needs assessment among the target population and developing and monitoring microinsurance products and processes.
Information about the fellowship programme is available at http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/mifacility/activities/ccb/fellowship.htm.
The fellowship application and information about the organizations participating in the fellowship programme are available at http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/mifacility/activities/ccb/opportunities.htm.
By Kristha Abores, Research Associate
About Microinsurance Innovation Facility (MIF):
Launched in 2008 with a USD 34 million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the Microinsurance Innovation Facility (MIF) is housed at the International Labour Organization’s (ILO’s) Social Finance Programme. MIF’s goal is to increase the availability of insurance for low-income families in developing countries to help them overcome poverty. MIF provides grants to help organizations develop innovative microinsurance products, with an emphasis on agriculture, health, life and property insurance. MIF also provides technical assistance and advice. ILO is an agency of the United Nations.
About International Labour Organization (ILO):
Founded in 1919, the International Labour Organization (ILO), is an agency of the United Nations, an organization promoting peace and improved living standards. The objective of ILO is to advance opportunities for men and women to obtain productive work in conditions of freedom, equity, security and human dignity. Its founding mission is that labor peace is critical to prosperity.
Sources and Additional Resources:
[1] International Labor Organization website: “Microinsurance Innovation Facility: Opportunities,” http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/mifacility/activities/ccb/opportunities.htm?utm_source=Microlinks&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=bcoutreach
[2] International Labor Organization website: “Microinsurance Innovation Facility: Fellowship Programme,” http://www.ilo.org/public/english/employment/mifacility/activities/ccb/fellowship.htm?utm_source=Microlinks&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=bcoutreach
MicroCapital.org article, March 18, 2011, “MICROCAPITAL BRIEF: Microinsurance Innovation Facility (MIF) of the International Labor Organization (ILO) Accepting Applications for Fellowship Until March 31, 2011,” https://www.microcapital.org/microcapital-brief-microinsurance-innovation-facility-mif-of-the-international-labor-organization-ilo-accepting-applications-for-fellowship-until-march-31-2011/
MicroCapital Universe Profile: Microinsurance Innovation Facility, https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=Microinsurance+Innovation+Facility+%28MIF%29
MicroCapital Universe Profile: International Labour Organization (ILO), https://www.microcapital.org/microfinanceuniverse/tiki-index.php?page=International+Labour+Organization+%28ILO%29
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