Policy Analyst

Description

• The purpose of the job is to assist the Policy Advisor in the planning, development, formulation and implementation of Namibia’s nonbanking sector regulatory policy framework
• PATTERSON JOB GRADE: D2
• DIVISION: RESEARCH, POLICY & STATISTICS
• THE POSITION REPORTS TO THE POLICY ADVISOR

Duties

• • Collect, collate and analyse data and research information to monitor and assess emerging trends in the financial sector that NAMFISA regulates and supervise
• Assist with the assessment of laws for weaknesses or gaps
• Assist and participate in the review and drafting of prudential standards and regulations under the proposed legislation
• Provide background research on policy issues and regulatory gaps or weaknesses identified by the Policy Advisor
• Regularly, contribute to the preparation of the statutory publications
• Compilation of financial soundness indicators for the Insurance Institutions
• Participate in the preparation of position papers on regulatory and supervisory policy issues
• Conduct research on relevant topics and assist in the preparation of position papers on regulatory and supervisory policy issues
• Contribute to and participate in the design and implementation of an effective macro-prudential surveillance framework across the financial sector, with focus on Insurance Industry
• Personal Development

Requisites

• A Bachelor’s degree in a relevant subject (Economics, Law, Finance, Public Policy) AND a minimum of 5 years’ experience within the non-banking financial sector
• Significant exposure to at least one or more of the following industries: Long term or Short-Term Insurance
• Significant exposure to the legislation governing the nonbanking financial sector in Namibia
• Proven record of research in the non-banking financial sector in Namibia and regionally
• Knowledge of:
• NAMFISA’s mission, objectives, functions, processes and systems
• Knowledge of relevant legislation
• Industry business knowledge and understanding
• Up to date with industry trends and legislative environment
• Understanding and interpretation of laws
• Risk assessment knowledge and understanding
• Economic environment
• Analytical tools and methods
• Skills:
• Governance, risk management, compliance and information/knowledge management
• Quality assurance
• Continuous improvement
• Stakeholder engagement
• Research
• Macro-prudential analysis
• Micro-prudential and market conduct analysis

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Remuneration: NAMFISA offers a market-related total cost to company package based on work experience and qualifications
• The package includes retirement and medical aid benefits
• ONLY persons with disabilities may apply via the National Disability as follows: Ms. M. Katjinamunene – magdelena.katjinamunene@mgepesw.gov.na OR Ms. M. Ndengu – maria.ndengu@mgepesw.gov.na
• As per Affirmative Action (Employment) Act, Act 29 of 1998, Namibian Citizens from disadvantaged groups and persons living with disabilities will receive preferential treatment and are encouraged to apply
• Please note that certified copies of qualifications and identification documents should be attached to your application
• No faxed applications will be accepted
• NAMFISA reserves the right not to make an appointment in this position
• We encourage energetic, dynamic and results-driven team players to forward their applications

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae
• Certified Copies of Qualifications
• Certified Copies of Identification Documents

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to Human Resources at hr@namfisa.com.na with the Subject line “Policy Analyst"
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na