Supervision Officer, Prudential

About

The Supervision Officer will support prudential supervision through data collection and analysis, assessment of regulatory compliance, corporate-change requests, surveillance and departmental administration. Applicants require a bachelor's degree in Insurance, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, Economics or an equivalent field, proficiency in computer applications, and the stated communication, interpersonal, analytical and report-writing skills. Job grade: IRA 7. Salary: Kes. 126,000p.m x 14,400–226,800p.m.

How to apply

Submit biodata online by filling in the form in the link titled “IRA Job Application November 2026 Fill in form” or by scanning the QR code. In addition, send a hard copy of a duly signed 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, and 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

• Collecting, cleaning and checking for completeness of data for use in various analysis.
• Conducting preliminary assessment on non-compliance with laws and regulations by regulated entities.
• Conducting preliminary analysis of requests for corporate changes; approval of directors, principal officers, management staff, control functions key officers and any other approval requests.
• Updating database of registered insurers on a continuous basis; and
• Facilitating logistics and administrative issues in the department such as organization for meetings, workshops and smooth flow of information.
• Assisting in carrying out offsite and on-site surveillance of regulated entities to ensure an up-to-date risk profile.
• Assisting in assessing non-compliance with laws and regulations by insurers and submit reports for necessary actions.
• Assisting in the analysis of requests for corporate changes.
• Assisting in the analysis of requests for approval of directors, principal officer, senior manager and key officers as well as recruitment of expatriates and approvals for work permits for completeness and accuracy of information.
• Assisting in collecting and analysing data on onsite inspections, risk assessments, and trends to inform supervisory strategies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following fields: Insurance, Finance, Accounting, Risk Management, Law, Economics or equivalent from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.