Senior Human Resource Management Officer

About

The Insurance Regulatory Authority seeks a Senior Human Resource Management Officer in the Directorate of Corporate Services, Human Resource Management Department, at IRA 6. The role coordinates human resource management functions including policy implementation, recruitment, training, employee welfare, performance management, records, discipline and compliance. Applicants need three years' relevant experience at Human Resource Management Officer grade or comparable, prescribed academic/professional qualifications, a valid practising certificate, professional membership and computer proficiency. Job grade: IRA 6 Salary: Kes. 178,500p.m x 15,600–287,700p.m Duty station: Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi

How to apply

Submit biodata online by filling in the form at “IRA Job Application November 2026 Fill in form” or by scanning the QR code. In addition, 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. Address applications to the Commissioner of Insurance & Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Zep-Re Place, P.O Box 43505-00100, Nairobi; send by post or deliver to the Insurance Regulatory Authority at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill. Seal and mark applications “Confidential” and indicate the job reference.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating implementation of human resource management decisions within existing rules, regulations and procedures.
• Participating in the development, implementation and review of human resource management policies, strategies, and procedures.
• Undertaking human resource planning and succession management.
• Undertaking recruitment, selection, placement, succession planning and career progression.
• Implementing training and capacity building programs.
• Administering the employee health and wellness schemes.
• Implementing Human Resource Management budgets.
• Implementing performance management system.
• Developing and implementing staff training and development programs.
• Maintaining HRM contracts and update staff files and other employee records.
• Administering staff welfare schemes and assistance programs.
• Updating and maintaining the human resource management information system.
• Implementing staff disciplinary process and grievances handling.
• Promoting cordial employee relations, values and work ethics in the Authority.
• Coordinating staff leave and office attendance management.

Qualifications

• Three (3) years cumulative relevant work experience at the grade of Human Resource Management Officer or in a comparable position.
• Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following: Public Administration, Business Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution plus a Diploma/Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management, or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
• Certified Human Resource Professional or its equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Valid Human Resource Practicing Certificate.
• Membership to the Institute of Human Resource Management or a comparable relevant professional body and in good standing.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Presentation skills.
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills.
• Conflict management.