The Insurance Regulatory Authority
(IRA) is a State Corporation set up under the Insurance Act Cap 487 to
regulate, supervise and develop the insurance sector in Kenya.
Job Title: Consumer Education Officer
2 Positions
Ref: CEO/05
Section: Consumer
Education
Immediate Supervisor: Head,
Consumer Education
Direct Reports: None
Direct Reports: None
Purpose of the Job: Responsible for the implementation of consumer
education strategies, sensitizing and creating awareness on Insurance
Principal Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks
Consumer Education
- Assist in developing strategies, through
research on various sites to facilitate the development of a suitable
consumer education framework.
- Develop Information, Education &
Communication (IEC) material
- Assist Head of Consumer Education in planning,
designing, coordinating and implementing consumer education programs.
- Prepare and make presentations on various
issues for public education in insurance
- Participate in conducting needs assessment and
baseline surveys.
- Develop, review and reprint information,
education and communication materials
- Conduct consumer education outreach programs
- Develop media infomercials on insurance for
use in creating awareness about insurance
Any other tasks:
- Participate in various committees in the
authority
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in insurance, or education
with a bias on business education or business related field
- Teaching experience and Insurance
qualifications would be an added advantage; and
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- 8 years’ relevant experience;
- Experience in consumer education/public
relations/conducting outreach programs; and
- Knowledge of Insurance
Skills
- Strong communication and presentation skills;
- Excellent organization and inter personal
skills;
- Good command of speaking English and Swahili;
and
- Good reporting skills
Competences
- Professionalism;
- Ethical and integrity;
- Team player; and
- Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and
multi task
Terms of Offer: An attractive remuneration package commensurate
with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the right
candidate.
How to Apply
If you believe you are the right
candidate for any of the above positions and can clearly demonstrate your
ability to meet the qualifications given, please submit your application with a
detailed CV, stating your position, current remuneration, qualifications,
experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts
together with copies of your certificates and testimonials by 29th January,
2016 to:
The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority
Zep -Re Place
P.O Box 43505-00100
Nairobi
OR
Email: commins@ira.go.ke
IRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in automatic disqualification.