Blue Marble

Project Officer - Bangladesh

1 year, up to December 2025
Bangladesh

About Blue Marble

Blue Marble Microinsurance Inc. is a Delaware-registered private corporation headquartered in New York and is 100% owned by Blue Marble Micro Limited, a UK-based company owned by a consortium of five publicly traded insurance companies, namely Aspen, ASSA, Marsh McLennan, TransRe and Zurich. As an Impact InsurTech with a mission to bring insurance to the underserved – those who are not profitable for mainstream insurance companies because of their poverty, and geography, Blue Marble specializes in designing parametric insurance products that improve smallholder farmers’ climate resilience, which is increasingly important with emerging climate changes. Since its inception in 2015, the company has been implementing various ventures in Colombia, Indonesia, Guatemala, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Kenya, Pakistan, Kyrgyzstan, India and Bangladesh.

About the Project in Scope

Blue Marble operates globally across Africa, Latin America, and Asia, addressing the financial vulnerabilities of underserved communities through innovative insurance solutions. In Bangladesh, we are tackling the climate-related risks faced by small-scale dairy farmers by offering parametric insurance coverage that protects against the impact of extreme heat on livestock health and productivity. This initiative began with a pilot project in collaboration with local partners, targeting the dairy sector, which contributes significantly to national milk production. The project involves the design and deployment of tailored microinsurance products, bundled with veterinary support services, while effectively managing partnerships with key local and international stakeholders. This comprehensive approach ensures financial resilience and sustainable livelihoods for vulnerable dairy farmers in Bangladesh.

About the Role

Working closely with the Project Manager – APAC, the Project Officer – Bangladesh will play a vital role in the successful implementation of Blue Marble’s parametric livestock insurance pilot project in Bangladesh. The Project Officer – Bangladesh will coordinate project activities, manage relationships with on-the-ground stakeholders, and provide specialized support as a livestock and market development expert. This role requires strong organizational and technical skills to ensure the effective execution of project objectives and contribute to the overall impact of Blue Marble’s initiatives in the country.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to the implementation of inclusive insurance projects by ensuring product accessibility, supporting the design of tailored awareness campaigns, and addressing challenges related to underserved communities’ financial inclusion.
  • Ensure onsite project implementation, such as coordinating meetings, communications, trainings, or other engagement activities with on-site stakeholders, including cooperatives, farmers’ groups, individual farmers, implementing partners, or other local stakeholders.
  • Coordinate and support insurer operational activities, including premium collection, enrollment, reporting, and claim payment.
  • Support the Project Manager – APAC in market systems development (MSD) project implementation by identifying opportunities for value chain development, facilitating private sector engagement, and ensuring project alignment with MSD principles.
  • Additionally, assist in business development, proposal writing, and product modeling to support the growth and expansion of Blue Marble’s initiatives in Bangladesh.
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Agribusiness, Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, Engineering, Science, or other relevant fields. 
  • Basic knowledge of Market Systems Development (MSD) approaches, inclusive insurance solutions, and Monitoring and Results Management (MRM) methodologies.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills with professional fluency in Bangla and working proficiency in English.
  • Willingness to travel extensively to various regions, including rural areas, with up to 80% of work involving travel and field-based activities. Please note that the job location will primarily be outside of Dhaka, based at the upazila level.
  • Familiarity with project implementation in sectors like livestock development, financial inclusion, or agriculture; prior experience in these areas is a plus.

Profile and General Skills

  • Strong project management skills
  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills
  • Proficiency in digital tools
  • Cultural sensitivity and adaptability
  • Passion for social impact
  • Resourcefulness and problem-solving skills
  • Entrepreneurial mindset
  • Attention to detail and results orientation

Perks

We offer a flexible working environment and a collegial, high-performing team culture. You will have the opportunity to make an immediate and tangible impact in underserved communities across the developing world alongside dedicated and passionate colleagues. Join Blue Marble to boost your career; our unique ownership structure will expose you to top leaders in the insurance industry and international development organizations.

How to Apply

Please submit your application to apac@bluemarblemicro.com with the subject “Project Officer – Bangladesh” including:

  • CV together with a cover letter
  • Three references
  • Compensation expectations

 

Please note that we will only reply to short-listed candidates. We will not accept any applications from recruitment agencies.