African Reinsurance Corporation Recruitment 2026: Assistant Protocol Officer – Head Office, Corporate Secretariat Officer, Etc. Jobs

African Reinsurance Corporation Recruitment 2026: Assistant Protocol Officer – Head Office, Corporate Secretariat Officer, Etc. Jobs

The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is the leading African reinsurance company with headquarters in Lagos (Nigeria). Africa Re has six regional offices: Casablanca (Morocco), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), Cairo (Egypt) and Ebene (Mauritius). The Corporation equally has two subsidiaries: African Reinsurance Corporation South Africa Ltd in Johannesburg (South Africa), Africa Retakaful in Cairo (Egypt) and one Local Office in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia).

Africa Re has a broad-based shareholding comprising 41 African member States, the African Development Bank (AfDB), 114 African insurance and reinsurance companies and three non-regional shareholders, including leading global insurers and reinsurers. The Financial Strength and Credit Rating of Africa Re is A by A.M. Best and A – by Standard & Poor’s.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Protocol Officer – Head Office

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Job Grade & Duties: Support Staff category

Duties / Job Details

• The successful candidate will provide support to the Protocol Unit and Communications and Public Affairs Function of the Head Office, within the Group’s overall policy & guidelines and consistent with the highest standards of client service.
• The main duties of the Assistant Protocol Officer shall comprise, amongst others, the following:
  • Protocol Services: Assist in coordinating protocol services for official meetings, events, and visits by facilitating the reception and movement of VIPs, dignitaries, delegates, and guests; ensuring adherence to protocol procedures and etiquette; preparing protocol arrangements; and providing protocol support during statutory meetings and other official functions of the Corporation.
  • Consular and Visa Matters: Support the processing of multiple re-entry visas and residence permits for Management and staff, as required by the host country.
  • Travel Logistics: Assist with the issuance of travel documents, including Diplomatic and Service Laissez-Passer documents, ID cards, and renewals as required.
  • Travel Arrangements: Assist in coordinating travel for Management and staff, including flight reservations, ticket purchases, visa applications, reception of visitors, accommodation, and departure logistics. Support logistics arrangements to ensure smooth Board, General Assembly, MCC, and other statutory meetings.
  • Travel Team Coordination: Work closely with the travel team, hotels, and other service providers to negotiate attractive and cost-effective terms for the Corporation within approved budgets, guidelines, and policies.
  • Refund Follow-Up: Assist in following up on hotel deposits, unused tickets, seat downgrades, and similar matters to ensure due refunds are collected at the appropriate time.
  • In-House Events and Meetings: Assist in handling protocol activities during the Corporation’s statutory meetings.
  • External Events and Meetings: Assist in planning and coordinating logistics for events and meetings, including transportation, accommodation, meals, schedules, and agendas.
  • Third-Party Service Providers: Support the engagement of professional conference organizers and other service providers, where required, to ensure the smooth delivery of corporate events in accordance with the Corporation’s procurement policies.
  • Customs Clearance: Assist with the clearance of imported goods and vehicles for the Corporation and/or staff, as well as matters relating to expatriates’ legal residence in the host country.
  • Travel Documents: Assist with the issuance and renewal of Africa Re travel documents, including Diplomatic and Service Laissez-Passer documents, as required.
  • Other Duties: Perform administrative duties such as drafting reports, memos, letters, Notes Verbales, correspondence, Travel Order Forms, and related documents. Carry out other duties as may be directed from time to time by Management, the Director of Communication and Public Affairs, and Line Managers.

Academic Qualifications
Applicants shall be holders of:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or equivalent, in a relevant field such as Arts, International Studies/Relations, Public Relations, Political Science, Communication, Business Management, Tourism and Travel Management, or Event Management, plus three years of work experience, of which two years should be relevant experience.
• Previous experience in a similar role, evidenced by career progression and relevant exposure.
• Certifications in protocol, travel logistics, public relations, or event management will be an added advantage.
• Proficiency in data analytics, project management, collaboration tools, and relevant technology.
• Relevant professional experience in protocol will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements:
Applicants must also be:

• Nationals of one of the 42 member States of Africa Re.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English.
• A good working knowledge of the second language (French) shall be an added advantage

Main Competencies:

• Good interpersonal, public relations, organizational, time management, and IT skills.
• Good planning skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Good command of English; French is an added advantage.
• Good geographical and social knowledge of the host city.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work without close supervision and within established timeframes.
• Strong work ethic.
• Computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.

Other Competencies:

• Basic knowledge of visa, immigration, and customs processes.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling official information.
• Attention to detail and accuracy in handling documentation.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Good customer service and relationship management skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to new procedures.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Basic problem-solving skills and initiative.
• Flexibility to travel and work outside normal office hours when required.

Salary & Benefits
The successful candidate shall have the following benefits:

• Competitive Basic Salary on the Corporation’s Support Staff Grade Level.
• Variable Pay (Annual Performance Bonus).
• Joint contribution to the Provident Fund (7% of the basic salary paid by staff and 14% by the Employer).
• Children’s Education Subsidy for each child up to 26 years (maximum 4 children).
• Medical Cover for staff and family.
• Housing Allowance.
• Dependency Allowance.
• Transport Allowance
• Inflation Adjustment (Cost of Living Allowance), which may increase or decrease depending on the economic situation.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 21st August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online

Note

• Africa-Re is an equal opportunity employer and offers a good working environment commensurate with international organizations.
• The Corporation reserves the right to appoint at the advertised grade level or at any other level that best suits the successful candidate’s profile, qualifications, and experience.

Job Title: Manager, Technical Inspection/ Risk Prevention Engineer 

Location: Abuja
Job type: Full-time
Job Grade & Duties: Professional Staff Category

Duties / Job Details
Under the guidance of the Director of Central Operations & Special Risks, the key functions of the successful candidate will include but not limited to:

• Monitor the monthly reports of each Production centre
• Propose and implement the annual audit plan
• Produce technical inspection audit reports
• Follow-up the audit issues,
• Assist the Production centres in improving their production tools including, the underwriting manual, contract wordings, rates and reports.
• Monitor claims reserving and Reserve adequacy.
• Provide technical assistance to production centres.
• Carry out risk surveys and assessment on the request of the production centres.
• Provide quotations for Engineering risks at the request of the production centres
• Assist production centres in the handling of complex claims.
• Attend to any other duties as may be assigned by the supervisors.

Academic Qualifications
Applicants shall be holders of:

• First University Degree in the Engineering field (Civil/Construction, Mechanical, Electro-mechanical, etc.), plus Masters, plus 5 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on reinsurance underwriting (both Treaty and Fac); reinsurance pricing ; claims management, risk survey and assessment. Or
• First University degree in the Engineering field (Civil/Construction, Mechanic, Electro-mechanic, etc.), plus full professional qualification, plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on reinsurance underwriting (both treaty and Fac); reinsurance pricing; claims management, risk survey and assessment. Or
• First University degree in relevant field plus 9 years post qualification relevant qualitative work experience with emphasis on reinsurance underwriting (both treaty and Fac); reinsurance pricing; claims management, risk survey and assessment
• A qualification in relevant professional qualifications will be an added advantage.

Additional Requirements:
Applicants must also be:

• Able to communicate effectively (written and oral) in English Language.
• Working knowledge of French will be an added advantage.

Main Competencies:
The key competencies required for the role include but not limited to the following:

• Advanced knowledge of insurance and reinsurance.
• Capacity for technical and professional proficiency, particularly with regard Insurance and reinsurance underwriting as well as risk assessment;
• Ability to train cedants and subordinate
• Ability to quickly build very good and sustainable relationship with cedants
• Capacity to respect confidentiality and professional discretion.
• Capacity for taking initiatives and decision;
• Good supervisory skills.
• Capacity for analyzing, synthesizing and reasoning
• Very Good planning & reporting skills.
• High Integrity, Rigorous and good sense of responsibility
• Ability to work under pressure in a very busy environment.
• Excellent computer skills required in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and Knowledge of any other business-related software will be an added advantage
• Good team player with proven leadership and managerial experience
• Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals; solicits input and is willing to learn from others
• Has the ability to defend and explain difficult issues and positions
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment
• Help improve data quality for all Production centres
• Training Production centre staff through sharing lessons learnt.

Salary & Benefits
The successful candidate shall have the following benefits:

• Competitive Basic Salary on the Corporation’s PS Grade Level
• Variable pay (Annual Performance Bonus)
• Joint contribution to the Provident Fund (7% of the basic salary paid by staff and 14% by the employer)
• Housing Allowance
• Medical cover for staff and family
• Home leave to country of origin every one (1) year paid by the employer – if Non- Nigeria National
• Children education subsidy for each child up to 26 years (maximum 4 children)
• Duty Post Differential (Cost of Living Allowance), that may increase or decrease depending on the economic situation, paid in local currency.

Application Closing Date
Friday, 22nd August, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should
Click here to apply online

Note

• Africa-Re is an equal opportunity employer and offers a good working environment commensurate with international organizations.
• The Corporation reserves the right to appoint at the advertised grade level or at any other level that best suits the successful candidate’s profile, qualifications, and experience.