Microinsurance Master Programme Lead

Job Summary

Microinsurance Master imagines a world where poor people in emerging economies are appropriately covered for the risks they face. We strengthen and inspire microinsurance leaders to make a difference in the business of reducing the risks of low-income communities. We believe that by accelerating microinsurance businesses and building a community of changemakers, the sector as a whole and, in particular, microinsurance beneficiaries will thrive. For us, this purpose, not profit, is our North Star.

Our main activity since 2018, is the annual accelerator program, joined by 152 decision-makers from 98 countries, including insurers, brokers, MFS, and regulators. They praise the program with a 98% recommendation rating. More importantly, most participants reported significant improvements in their microinsurance activities. Success stories include enrolling over 150,000 low-income families in an innovative health insurance scheme, increasing microinsurance premiums by $1 million, and turning a $200,000 loss into a $100,000 profit, all within a year of joining the programme.
We run the program annually in English and Spanish, next to tailored on-demand programmes. In 2026 we aim launch an Idea2Market online accelerator program and confirm more consulting requests.

Role Purpose
The Programme Lead translates Microinsurance Master's vision, ideas, and knowledge into well-planned, well-executed, and scalable programmes. While the Partners provide intellectual leadership and content expertise, the Programme Lead ensures that operations run smoothly, programmes are delivered on time and to the highest standard, and participants and partners are well supported. You will be responsible for our operating system in the broadest sense: how our tools, processes, and ways of working fit together so activities run smoothly and scale.
You will hold end-to-end responsibility for our accelerator programmes - from promotion and onboarding through delivery and follow-up. This means maintaining the excellence our participants have come to expect while building the operational foundation for growth into new programmes and markets.
This role requires a strong programme and project manager, a confident leader, a systems builder, and a hands-on executor with an entrepreneurial mindset who is committed to quality at every touchpoint. You will both manage a Programme Associate and roll up your sleeves to do the work yourself.

Key Responsibilities Programme & Project Management
✓Plan, coordinate, and oversee the end-to-end delivery of all Microinsurance Master programmes
✓Develop clear work plans, timelines, responsibilities, and budgets for each programme
✓Ensure programmes are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards
✓Track progress, identify risks early, and implement solutions quickly Operational Leadership & Systems Building
✓Translate strategic direction from the Partners into clear operational plans and executable actions
✓Own and optimize Microinsurance Master's operating system, including tools, systems, and workflows
✓Coordinate internal team, facilitators, consultants, and external partners to ensure seamless delivery
✓Ensure consistency in how Microinsurance Master delivers programmes across regions and formats Business Development, Promotion & Delivery Support
✓Support the promotion and delivery of Microinsurance Master programmes
✓Coordinate the creation of relevant content, webinars, podcasts, and social media posts
✓Participate in relevant meetings with prospective and current programme participants and partners
✓Ensure proposals, timelines, and delivery commitments are realistic and achievable Alumni Network & Knowledge Community
✓Work with the Partners to operationalize the alumni network as an active knowledge community
✓Foster systems for alumni exchanges, including working groups ("Crews") and knowledge exchange
✓Ensure the platform remains active, organized, and valuable to members External Engagement & Learning
✓Keep Microinsurance Master connected to developments in the microinsurance space
✓Monitor activities of relevant funders, practitioners and stakeholders
✓Identify and support learning, partnership, and collaboration opportunities that strengthen our relevance and impact

Your Profile Required Skills & Competencies
✓Strong project and programme management skills
✓Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and high ownership
✓Confident communicator with strong presentation and facilitation skills
✓Ability to lead meetings with potential participants, partners, and internal teams
✓Practical problem-solving ability
✓Advanced user of IT-systems (e.g. Hubspot, Jira, AI)
✓Comfort working remotely in a small, entrepreneurial organisation across time zones Education, Certification & Experience
✓Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree is an advantage
✓At least 8–12 years' experience in programme management, operations or consulting
✓Experience in Project Management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile, or equivalent) is a strong advantage
✓Exposure to insurance, financial inclusion, or capacity-building programmes is an advantage
✓Experience working remotely with international teams is highly desirable
✓Fluency in English required; working knowledge of Spanish is an asset Personality Profile (Critical for Success)
✓Motivated to make a real difference for an impact-driven organisation to advance microinsurance
✓Structured, organized, and disciplined with a strong sense of ownership and accountability
✓Entrepreneurial go-getter who is decisive and action-oriented
✓Learning mindset, willing to build, improve, and adapt
✓Strong listener with empathy

What We Offer
✓High-impact role: Play a key role in a highly regarded, purpose-driven organisation dedicated to the livelihoods of low-income communities
✓Ownership and autonomy: Shape programme delivery in a lean, agile team
✓Flexible arrangement: Full-time remote contractor position expected to be your primary professional commitment, with flexibility outside peak delivery periods

Application Process
If you fit the profile and are keen to join our purpose, we’d love to hear from you. Contact Bert Opdebeeck bert.opdebeeck@microinsurancemaster.org to get the conversation started.