• Advanced university degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in Actuarial Science or Statistics Econometrics or related field is required. Or
• A first-level university degree in combination with additional 2 years of qualifying experience will be given due consideration in lieu of Master´s degree.

• Minimum 2 years (with Master´s degree) or 4 years (with Bachelor´s degree) of relevant experience in in the design and rating of crop insurance programmes in India.
• Relevant Experience at the national level working with Governments and private entities in the insurance sector.
• Additional years of demonstrable experience in the design and rating of crop insurance programmes in India,
• Experience of working with Central and/or State Governments/ national/ international/ public private organisations/ on similar assignments will be preferred,
• Prior technical advisory services in the insurance sector.
• Demonstrates integrity and ethical standards.
• Promotes the vision, mission, and strategic organization goals of the organization
• In-depth knowledge of Agriculture Insurance, product design, indemnity-based insurance, index-based insurance products, national policies and existing schemes, regulatory laws related to crop insurance, related concepts, policies and practices,
• Must possess strong quantitative and actuarial skills (reserving, pricing) and good knowledge of insurance and reinsurance products and finance enterprise. Actuarial qualification is desired. Working closely with the crop insurance product specialist, the actuarial specialist will undertake the following tasks,
• Broad based knowledge across cross cutting thematic areas such risk management, CCE, financial legal and regulatory standards, procurement procedures, environmental and social safeguards,
• Should have sound knowledge of legislative, legal and regulation structure in place with respect to crop insurance in India,
• Demonstrates substantive and technical knowledge to meet responsibilities and requirements of the post with excellence.
• Ability to carry out research and communicate strategic pieces that guide decisions on strategic programme directions,
• Tailors and presents information to diverse audiences using a variety of communication delivery methods (e.g., written, electronic, oral, interpersonal) Documentation,
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and working relations with people in a multi- cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.
• Demonstrated skills in working with multi-disciplinary teams,
• Ability to lead consultative meetings and provide training at national and state level with partners and senior stakeholders to identify priorities and manage the timely delivery of project activities,
• Reliable in delivering own parts of the work as part of a team effort.
• Demonstrates excellent work/project planning skills,
• Is open to change and ability to manage complex, ever-changing environments.

Required Languages:

• English and Hindi

Remuneration:

• Remuneration starting at INR (Annual) 19,59,960 / 1,66,330 INR (Monthly) as per the scale depending on qualifications and experience. The remuneration is excluding 8.33% pension amount paid over and above the salary.