Job Title: Senior Supervision Officer
Ref: SPO/06
2 Positions
Division: Technical
Section: Supervision
Immediate Supervisor: Assistant
Manager, Supervision
Direct Reports: Supervision Officer
Direct Reports: Supervision Officer
Purpose of the Job: Carrying
out on site and off site supervision of regulated entities
Principal Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks
Industry Supervision
- Carry out risk profiling of regulated
entities.
- Continuously monitor, evaluate and report on
the risk status of each of the regulated entities.
- Carry out offsite and on site surveillance of
the regulated entities.
- Analyse any requests for approval under the
Insurance Act.
- Analyse and recommend approval of reinsurance
programme
Industry Analysis
- Analyse applications and recommend for
registration and licensing of regulated entities in accordance with the
requirements of the Insurance Act.
- Analysis of annual accounts for regulated
entities.
- Process lien applications as provided under
the Insurance Act.
Policy development and Implementation
- Participate in the formulation and development
of policies and procedures
- Participate in the coordination of training
for members of the industry.
- Coordinate development and growth of insurance
agency force at the counties
- Assist in the preparation of policy papers,
briefs and board papers.
- Monitor the implementation of performance
contract issues and the strategic plan in the Technical division.
Any other tasks:
- Supervise less experienced supervision team
members
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in economics, insurance,
accounting, actuarial or equivalent;
- Professional qualification i.e. AIIK, ACII,
CPA, ACCA, or equivalent qualification;
- Member of a professional body
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- 7 years’ post qualification experience in
insurance practice, audit or accounting;
- Experience in analysis of financial and
statistical reports; and
- Experience in analysis of financial and
statistical reports.
Skills
- Good communication and reporting skills;
- Good supervision skills;
- Strong organization and inter personal skills;
and
- Good analytical, investigative, auditing and
inspection skills
Competences
- Professionalism;
- Ethical and integrity;
- Strategic thinking and 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.
Job Title: Consumer Education Officer
2 Positions
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.
Job Title: Procurement Officer
Ref: PO/ 04
Division: Procurement
Immediate Supervisor: Head of Procurement
Immediate Supervisor: Head of Procurement
Direct Reports: Procurement
Assistant
Purpose of the Job: Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the
Procurement Officer will be responsible for implementing procurement
strategies, policies and procedures in line with the Public Procurement and
Disposal Act, 2005 and the related Regulations.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Assist the Head of procurement in developing
and implementing procurement strategies, policies and procedures in line
with the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005 and the related
Regulations.
- Assist in preparing the annual procurement
plans for the Authority in liaison with divisional heads.
- Ensuring that the register of suppliers is updated
annually.
- Coordinating the internal monitoring and
evaluation of the supply chain function.
- Performing the duties of Secretary to Tender
and Disposal Committee or as may be directed by the Head of Procurement.
- Management of procurement records in accordance
with the provisions of Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2005.
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- An undergraduate degree in business, commerce,
economics or related field.
- Graduate Diploma from the Chartered Institute
of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) or its equivalent.
- Membership to the Kenya Institute of Supplies
Management (KISM) or any other relevant professional body.
- At least (7) years relevant working
experience.
Experience
- Must have 7 years experience gained in a
reputable organizations; and
- Thorough knowledge of Public Procurement
Regulations.
Skills
- Good communication and reporting skills;
- Good Analytical and interpersonal skills.
Competences
- Professionalism;
- Ethical and integrity
- 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.
Job Title: Human Capital Development Officer
Ref: HCDO/03
Division: Human Capital Development & Administration
Section: Human
Capital Development
Immediate Supervisor: Human Capital Development Manager
Direct Reports: None
Direct Reports: None
Purpose of the Job: The
Human Capital Development Officer is responsible for planning, developing and
implementing the human resource policies and procedures.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks
Human Resource Management
- Support in recruitment and selection
activities and new employee orientation;
- Support in training activities including
identifying training needs, developing training plans, identifying
trainers and coordinating actual training;
- Support in the implementation of the
performance management processes;
- Ensuring proper maintenance and updating of
staff records;
- Custodian of the IRA payroll information and
related matters;
- Oversee maintenance of the HR filing system
and ensuring safe custody of staff records; and
- Assist in periodic review of the human
resources policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in human resources management
or business related field/social sciences
- Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management;
- Master degree in Social sciences or business
would be an added advantage; and,
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- Must have 7 years experience gained in a busy
and reputable organizations; and
- Knowledge of labour laws and HR practices
Skills
- Good communication and reporting skills;
- Conflict resolution and counselling skills;
- Good organization and inter personal skills;
and
- Good mentorship and coaching skills
Competences
- Professionalism;
- Ethical and integrity;
- Strategic thinking; 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.
Job Title: Consumer Protection Officer
Ref: CP/02
Division: Legal
Section: Consumer
Protection
Immediate Supervisor: Head,
Consumer Protection
Direct Reports: None
Direct Reports: None
Purpose of the Job: Responsible
for receiving complaints from the insuring public, policyholders
and beneficiaries of insurance policies and resolution of complaints reported to the Authority.
and beneficiaries of insurance policies and resolution of complaints reported to the Authority.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks
Consumer Protection
- Register complaints, acknowledge receipt and
initiate the process of dispute resolution
- Classify and categorise registered complaints
- Maintain a data-base and continuously track
and monitor the status of all complaints against documented performance
standards
- Prepare periodic reports showing detailed
statistics and trends on complaints received
- Review outstanding complaints and initiating
follow up to ensure resolution
- Advice the Authority on remedial actions to
ensure that complaints are reduced.
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Bachelors degree in a business or insurance
related field;
- ACII/AIIK Insurance qualifications; and or
- LLB degree and have experience in the
insurance industry.
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- 5 years’ relevant experience;
- Specialist knowledge and experience in
consumer protection; and
- Knowledge of insurance law and practice.
Skills
- Analytical skills;
- Communication and reporting skills; and
- Organization and inter personal 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.
Job Title: Corporation Secretary / Legal Affairs Manager
Ref: CS/01
Division: Legal Affairs
Section: Legal
Immediate Supervisor: Commissioner
of Insurance
Direct Reports
Direct Reports
- Senior Legal Officers
- Head of Consumer Protection
Purpose of the Job: Responsible
for providing company secretarial services, advising the Board on legal
matters, oversee the operations and activities of the legal affairs and
consumer protection services of the Authority as well as implementing good
corporate governance practices.
Principal Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities and Main Tasks
Legal Affairs
- Ensure efficient provision of legal services
to the Authority including response to and defense of the Authority
against any tribunal or court matter arising thereof.
- Ensure compliance with the law in the
operations of all divisions and sections within the Authority
- Perform legal and regulatory risk analysis as
required for decision making, enforcement actions and statutory
intervention into industry players
- Ensure legal and regulatory policy reform
- Oversee consumer protection initiatives
- Enhance local, regional and international
alliances for collaboration in supervision and standard setting
- Offer legal opinions to internal stakeholders
Strategic Planning and Implementation
- Participate in formulation, development and
implementation of the Authority’s strategy and work plans in particular
related to formulating an enabling legal and regulatory framework aimed at
ensuring that the Authority performs its mandate as required by law.
- Provide technical and strategic leadership in
the development and enforcement of a robust and facilitative legal
and regulatory framework that protects the rights of policyholders and
their beneficiaries.
- Ensure risk exposure is prudently managed
Company Secretarial
- Provide company secretarial services to the
Board of Directors and advice on good corporate governance practices
- Enhance day to day communication with the
Board of Directors for the purpose of executing the work plan of the Board
- Prepare corporate briefs, presentations,
cabinet memoranda, gazette notices and responses to parliamentary
questions from time to time as required
Divisional Management
- Ensure that the divisional work plans are set
and implemented in line with the strategic plan and the board may direct
as from time to time.
- Periodically report to the Chief Executive
Officer and the board on performance
- Ensure that the performance contract targets
that are under the division are achieved
- Oversee day to day correspondence to internal
and external stakeholders for achievement of divisional objectives
- Prepare, implement and control the divisional
budget and costs.
- Approve expenditure to delegated amounts in
accordance with approved budget
- Supervise and develop staff in the division.
Required Qualifications
Education and Knowledge
- Masters degree from a recognised university in
law or business.
- LLB degree;
- Post graduate diploma in law (KSL)
- Certified Public Secretary (CPS)
qualifications; and
- Proficiency in ICT
Experience
- At least10 years law practice experience, with
relevant experience in company secretarial services.;
- Diverse leadership experience;
- Specialist knowledge and diverse experience in
legal affairs; and
- Practicing advocate of the High Court of Kenya
Skills
- Negotiation and analytical skills;
- Strong communication and reporting skills;
- Strong organization and inter personal skills;
and
- Good leadership, mentorship and coaching
skills
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.
