The African Reinsurance Corporation (Africa Re) is the leading Pan-African reinsurance company and the largest reinsurer in Africa with the Financial Strength and Credit Rating of Africa Re is “A” by A.M. Best and “A“ by Standard & Poor’s.
Headquartered in Lagos (Nigeria) since its inception in 1976, Africa Re operates through
a) six (6) Regional Offices across Africa: Casablanca (Morocco), Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire), Nairobi (Kenya), Lagos (Nigeria), Cairo (Egypt) and Port Louis (Mauritius),
b) one (1) Contact Office in Addis Ababa (Ethiopia),
c) three (3) Subsidiary Companies (Africa Re South Africa Limited in Johannesburg, South Africa), Africa Retakaful Company Ltd. in Cairo (Egypt) and Africa Re Underwriting Agency in Dubai (UAE).
Africa Re has a broad-based shareholding of
• 42 African member States,
• the African Development Bank,
• 112 African insurance and reinsurance companies, and
• three (3) non-regional shareholders, including leading global insurers, reinsurers and international finance institutions.
Africa Re hereby announces the vacancy for the position of Corporate Secretariat Officer at the New Head Office to be based in Abuja, Nigeria, in the Support Staff category
This role combines corporate secretariat responsibilities with shareholder relations and legal support. The incumbent supports the Corporate Secretary with governance standards and regulatory requirements, maintains corporate records, manages communication with shareholders, and supports the legal Division in reviewing documents, monitoring compliance, and managing routine legal matters.
The main duties of the Corporate Secretariat Officer shall comprise, amongst others, the following:
Corporate Secretariat
• Support in managing board and committee meeting documentation including agendas, board packs, minutes, and follow-up action tracking.
• Support in the Maintenance of statutory registers, corporate records, and ensure timely regulatory filings.
• Support the drafting and implementation of governance frameworks and procedures.
• Assist in the Coordination of the Annual General Meeting (AGM) and other board-related activities
• Support in ongoing compliance with corporate governance standards and regulatory obligations.
Shareholder Relations
• Serve as one of the primary points of contact for shareholder communication and enquiries.
• Support in managing shareholder records, share registers, share transfers, and dividend documentation.
• Support in the Coordination communication materials such as annual reports, circulars, notices, and disclosures.
• Support shareholder meetings, engagement sessions, and investor-related communications.
• Track and analyze shareholder sentiment and provide reports to the Corporate Secretary.
• Legal
• Support the drafting, review, and negotiation of commercial contracts, service agreements, NDAs, and legal correspondence.
• Support in conducting relevant legal research
• Assist with managing external legal counsel and coordinating legal initiatives.
• Monitor compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and internal company policies.
• Support in dispute resolution processes, documentation management, and record retention.
• Ensure legal documents, licenses, and approvals remain current and properly filed.
Support Staff category
The successful candidate shall be initially based in Abuja, Nigeria, but may later be transferred to other regional offices of the Corporation.
• Strong knowledge of Corporate Governance.
• Shareholding Management skills
• Strong drafting and legal interpretation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
• Relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Professional, composed, and diplomatic.
• Proactive and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Integrity-driven, reliable, and committed to high ethical standards.
• Proficiency in MS Office and document management systems.
• Proficiency in digital tools and demonstrated readiness to work effectively
in an AI-enabled environment
Applicants shall be holders of:
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Corporate Governance, or related field.
• Professional certification in Corporate Governance such as Corporate Governance Institute/Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators is an advantage.
• Admitted/qualified to practice law (or in the process) is desirable.
• Minimum 3–5 years of relevant experience in corporate secretariat, legal, or governance roles in a similar organization will be an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of corporate law, governance standards, shareholding frameworks/ relations and regulatory frameworks.
• Previous experience in a similar role, evidenced by career progression and relevant exposure
The successful candidate shall have the following benefits:
a) Competitive Basic Salary on the Corporation’s Support Staff Grade Level.
b) Variable Pay (Annual Performance Bonus).
c) Joint contribution to the Provident Fund (7% of the basic salary paid by staff and 14% by the Employer).
d) Children's Education Subsidy for each child up to 26 years (maximum 4 children).
e) Medical Cover for staff and family.
f) Housing Allowance.
g) Dependency Allowance.
h) Transport Allowance
i) Inflation Adjustment (Cost of Living Allowance), which may increase or decrease depending on the economic situation.
Applicants must also be:
a) Nationals of one of the 42 member States of Africa Re.
b) Strong written and oral communication skills in English. A good working knowledge of the second language (French) shall be an added advantage
Interested candidates are requested to visit the Africa-Re website at https://www.africa-re.com/career to complete the online employment form.
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.
CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: Friday, August 21, 2026
