Career Opportunities at Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
Job Overview
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Date PostedNovember 10, 2026
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Expiration dateJanuary 9, 2027
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Experience3 Years
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GenderBoth
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QualificationBachelor Degree
Job Description
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is a State Corporation established under the Insurance Act, Cap 487 of the Laws of Kenya with the mandate to regulate, supervise and promote development of the insurance industry in Kenya.
The Authority is seeking applications for the following vacant positions:
| # | Position | Job Grade | No. of Vacancies | Job Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Director, Supervision (Prudential and Licensing) | IRA 4 | 2 | REF: ADS/01 |
| 2 | Senior Supervision Officer, Prudential | IRA 6 | 2 | REF: SSOP/02 |
| 3 | Supervision Officer, Prudential | IRA 7 | 4 | REF: SOP/03 |
| 4 | Senior Actuarial Officer | IRA 6 | 2 | REF: SAO/04 |
| 5 | Assistant Director, Conduct Supervision | IRA 4 | 2 | REF: ADCS/05 |
| 6 | Principal Conduct Supervision Officer | IRA 5 | 3 | REF: PCSO/06 |
| 7 | Senior Conduct Supervision Officer | IRA 6 | 6 | REF: SCSO/07 |
| 8 | Conduct Supervision Assistant III | IRA 9 | 2 | REF: CSAIII/08 |
| 9 | Assistant Director, Innovation | IRA 4 | 1 | REF: ADI/09 |
| 10 | Knowledge Management Assistant II | IRA 9 | 1 | REF: KMAII/10 |
| 11 | Planning Officer | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: PO/11 |
| 12 | Assistant Director, Human Resource Management | IRA 4 | 1 | REF: ADHRM/12 |
| 13 | Senior Human Resource Management Officer | IRA 6 | 1 | REF: SHRMO/13 |
| 14 | Principal Administration Officer | IRA 5 | 1 | REF: PAO/14 |
| 15 | Senior Office Administrator | IRA 6 | 1 | REF: SOA/15 |
| 16 | Office Administrator | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: OA/16 |
| 17 | Security Officer | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: SO/17 |
| 18 | Records Assistant I | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: RAI/18 |
| 19 | Records Assistant II | IRA 8 | 1 | REF: RAII/19 |
| 20 | Accountant | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: A/20 |
| 21 | Information Communication Technology Officer | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: ICTO/21 |
| 22 | Assistant Director, CC & PR | IRA 4 | 1 | REF: ADCC&PR/22 |
| 23 | Senior Customer Care Assistant | IRA 6 | 1 | REF: SCCA/23 |
| 24 | Corporate Communication and Public Relations Officer | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: CC&PRO/24 |
| 25 | Customer Care Assistant I | IRA 7 | 2 | REF: CCAI/25 |
| 26 | Customer Care Assistant II | IRA 8 | 2 | REF: CCAII/26 |
| 27 | Customer Care Assistant III | IRA 9 | 2 | REF: CCAIII/27 |
| 28 | Internal Auditor | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: IA/28 |
| 29 | Senior Supply Chain Management Officer | IRA 6 | 1 | REF: SSCMO/29 |
| 30 | Supply Chain Management Officer | IRA 7 | 1 | REF: SCMO/30 |
| 31 | Senior Risk Management & Quality Assurance Officer | IRA 6 | 1 | REF: CCAIII/31 |
| Total | 49 |
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:
- The applicants MUST submit their biodata online by filling in the form provided in the link: IRA Job Application November 2026 – Fill in form or by scanning the QR code on the advert.
- IN ADDITION to the online submission of biodata, it is MANDATORY for all applicants to send their hard copy dully 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.
The Hard Copy Applications should be addressed to the undersigned and 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 applications should be sealed, marked “Confidential” and indicate the job reference (e.g. “REF: ADS/01” for Assistant Director, Supervision (Prudential and Licensing)).
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 Thursday, November 26, 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.
