Planning Officer

About

The Planning Officer will work in the Directorate of Research and Planning, Planning Department, reporting to the Assistant Director, Planning. The role involves strategic-plan performance information, performance-contract data, project and programme feasibility studies, monitoring and evaluation, and quality assurance and risk management. Applicants require a relevant bachelor's degree and proficiency in computer applications. Job grade: IRA 7. Salary: Kes.126,000p.m x 14,400– 226,800p.m. Duty station: Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill.

How to apply

Submit 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. In addition to the online biodata submission, send a duly signed hard-copy application letter enclosing a Curriculum Vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, and a copy of National Identification Card. Include current salary, telephone number, e-mail address, and names and addresses of three referees familiar with the applicant’s professional background and experience. Send by post or deliver in a sealed envelope marked “Confidential” and indicating the job reference to: Commissioner of Insurance & Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Zep-Re Place, P.O Box 43505-00100, Nairobi. Hard copies may also be delivered to Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill.

Responsibilities

• Collecting information on the performance in line with strategic plan.
• Providing inputs into the preparation of reports to aid in the development of Strategic Plans.
• Collecting and collating statistical data on performance contract activities.
• Collecting evidence from different functional areas on the achievement of performance contract targets.
• Participating in carrying out of feasibility studies of projects and programmes.
• Participating in undertaking monitoring and evaluation activities and collecting inputs for submission in preparation of reports.
• Drafting standards, systems and procedures for quality assurance and risk management in the Authority.
• Supporting in the execution of quality and risk audit procedures as per assigned work schedules.
• Draft and initiate review of quality audit manuals.
• Identifying and evaluating risks in liaison with process owners and monitoring risk exposure.
• Draft standards, systems and procedures for quality assurance and risk management in the Authority.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Statistics, Data Analytics, Project Planning and Management or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.