1. Job Specifications

The duties and responsibilities will entail:

1. Managing the process of formulation and ensuring implementation of minimum requirements in relation to capital, governance and risk management.

2. Managing the development, continuous update and implementation of risk profiling framework for proactive intervention on insurers.

3. Overseeing the identification, development and implementation of regulatory reforms in areas of amendments or changes in the Insurance Act, regulations and guidelines.

4. Overseeing risk assessment and development of insurers’ and insurance groups’ risk profile.

5. Recommending intervention measures as provided for in the Insurance Act.

6. Overseeing offsite and onsite supervision of insurers.

7. Ensuring collection and analysis of data on onsite inspections, risk assessments, and trends to inform supervisory strategies.

8. Managing potential impacts of developments and trends arising out of regional and international supervision practices.

9. Overseeing development and implementation of a framework for identifying insurance groups.

10. Coordinating group-wide and cross-border supervision with both regional and international insurance supervisors.

11. Leading supervisory colleges with other supervisory authorities that have regulatory oversight of entities within a group.

12. Managing stakeholder engagements for capacity building and articulation of emerging issues in supervision.

13. Undertaking performance management, training and development, coaching and mentoring and welfare for staff of the Department.

14. Undertaking relevant research.

15. Overseeing conduct of gap analysis with respect to the law and regulatory impact analysis (RIA) and facilitating development of legislative and regulatory proposals.

16. Providing leadership and strategic direction to staff in the department.

2. Person Specifications

1. Twelve (12) years’ cumulative experience, three (3) of which should have been at the level of Assistant Director Supervision or in comparable and relevant position.

2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Insurance, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, Economics, Information Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

3. Master’s degree in any of the following: Business Administration, Insurance, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, Economics, Information Technology, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

4. Professional qualification in any of the following: ACII, AIIK, LOMA, CPA, CIFA, CFA, or equivalent from a recognized institution.

5. Membership to a relevant professional body and in good standing where applicable.

6. Certificate in leadership course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.

7. Proficiency in computer applications.

3. Competency and Skills

1. Communication skills

2. Interpersonal skills

3. Analytical skills

4. Report writing skills

5. Presentation skills

6. Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills.

7. Conflict management.

TERMS OF OFFER:

The terms and conditions of service for the advertised positions shall apply as per the Authority’s approved Human Resource Instruments.

Details of the positions are available on the IRA website, https://www.ira.go.ke.

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants MUST adhere to the application instructions provided below:

1. The applicants MUST submit their biodata online by filling in the form provided in the link: IRA Job Application February - 2026 – Fill in form or by scanning the QR code below:

2. IN ADDITION, the applicants MUST send their hard copy duly signed application letters enclosing their Curriculum Vitae and copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and copy of National Identification Card. The applicant MUST also include current salary, telephone number, e-mail address and names and addresses of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional background and experience.

Hard Copy Applications addressed to the undersigned, to be sent by post or delivered to the Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill. Please note that these should be sealed, marked “Confidential” and indicate the job reference (e.g. “REF: DDSP/01” for Deputy Director, Supervision (Prudential).

Commissioner of Insurance & Chief Executive Officer

Insurance Regulatory Authority

Zep-Re Place

P.O Box 43505-00100

Nairobi

All applications must be received by Close of Business at 5pm on Monday, 9^th March, 2026.

COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENT:

In accordance with The Employment (Amendment) Act, 2022, the Authority will require candidates it will enter into a written contract of service with to comply with Chapter Six of the Constitution by submitting mandatory compliance and clearance certificates from the relevant entities.

Insurance Regulatory Authority is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to Diversity, Gender Equality and Persons with Disabilities (PWD) are encouraged to apply. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

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