The Insurance
Regulatory Authority is a state Corporation set up to regulate, supervise and
develop the insurance sector in Kenya.
Consumer Education
Officer
Ref: CEO/05
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Job Purpose
Reporting to the
Senior Consumer Education Officer, the officer will be responsible for planning
and implementing Consumer Education activities and programmes in line with the
Authority’s strategic objective of developing the Insurance Industry.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Develop and implement strategies aimed at improving consumer
awareness and basic knowledge to consumers on insurance matters.
·
In line with consumer education strategy, facilitate the
development of suitable consumer education framework for the Authority.
·
Assist in carrying out needs assessment and to determine the
information needs of specific groups of consumers of insurance services and
products.
·
Design and develop Information, Education & Communication
(IEC) materials for enhancing consumer education strategy.
·
Organize and conduct public education and outreach events in the
Counties
·
Prepare and make presentations to diverse stakeholders on the
need and benefits of insurance.
·
Develop informercials in liaison with various stakeholders for
both print and electronic media.
·
Monitor and evaluate implementation of public education
programs.
·
Keep abreast with any new developments in the insurance industry
that may affect the policyholders and insurance policies beneficiaries.
·
Develop periodic monthly, quarterly and annual reports detailing
consumer education programs and activities.
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience for the job
·
Bachelor’s degree in Business or related fields.
·
A Bachelors degree or postgraduate training in education would
be an added advantage.
·
At least five (5) years relevant experience in assessing
training needs and implementation of such training to adult learners or
curriculum development.
·
Experience in the development and implementation of consumer
education programmes and creation of public awareness on matters of public
interest.
·
Ability to develop informative and Information Education
Communication (IEC) materials.
·
Good interpersonal and public relations skills
·
Proficiency in MS office suite
Human Capital
Development Assistant
Ref: HCDA/06
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Reporting to the
Human Capital Development & Administration Manager the Human Capital
Development Assistant will be responsible for providing essential support to
Human Capital Development team and support in various HR services including
employee services, recruitment and development policies and procedures.
Core Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Maintain proper records of staff files and leave records.
·
Maintain the Human resource information system records and
compile reports from data base as requested.
·
Assist with the recruitment process including scheduling
interviews and processing reference checks.
·
Assist with on boarding of new staff including ensuring that
work station and other equipment are ready for new employee on their start
date.
·
Assist in new employee orientation and coordinate the completion
of the required employment forms for new staff.
·
Prepare employment contracts and job descriptions for newly
recruited staff members.
·
Provide support in managing staff benefits including medical
cover, group life/group personal accident and pension scheme.
·
Provide assistance in updating HR policies and procedures manual
·
Respond to queries from staff and outside request as applicable.
·
Organize internal external meetings and appointments, and
reserve meeting rooms.
·
Arrange and coordinate local and international travel
arrangements for staff
Minimum
Qualifications & experience for the job
·
A Bachelors degree in Business or social sciences or equivalent.
·
A post graduate Diploma in Human resource management.
·
At least three (3) years relevant experience
·
Good interpersonal and public relations skills
·
Proficiency in MS office suite
Human Capital
Development Officer
Ref: HCDO/01
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Reporting to the
Human Capital Development & Administration Manager the officer will be
responsible for supporting the provision of Human Resource services in the
Authority.
Core Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Co-ordinate the staff recruitment process
·
Processing of new employments, update and maintain staff
personal records
·
Undertake staff induction and orientation aimed at providing
newly employed staff with relevant information about the technical and social
aspects of their work.
·
Assist in training needs assessment and implement the approved
training programs.
·
Assist in the implementation of the performance management
system and ensure that employees are continuously monitored and measured
against set standards and targets.
·
To ensure the Human Resource Management information system is
updated for the leave management, performance management, training and
recruitment modules.
·
Maintain employee records and ensure integrity of data and
information related to management of human resource activities
·
Co-ordinate the exit process and staff exit interviews
·
To deal and respond to all routine correspondences to staff and
other stakeholders.
·
To file incoming mails and correspondences in the relevant
files.
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience for the Job
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences or Business
Administration or equivalent from a recognized University.
·
At least 5 years post-graduation experience as a Human Resource
Officer
·
Post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management.
·
Membership of a relevant professional body such as IHRM and KIM.
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite, computerized HR
information systems.
·
Sound negotiation and interpersonal skills
·
Ability to problem solve and prioritize office issues
Procurement Officer
Ref: PO/03
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Overall Purpose
Responsible to
the Head of Procurement for providing assistance in the procurement of goods,
works and services for the Authority and ensuring that procurement and supplies
processes are carried out efficiently and effectively to achieve the
Authority’s objectives.
Core Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Implementation and monitoring of the procurement of goods, works
and services and ensure that they are in conformance with the Public
Procurement & Disposal Act and Regulations.
·
Prepare periodic reports for submission to the PPOA.
·
Prepare asset disposal plans and coordinate for disposal of
unserviceable, obsolete and surplus assets.
·
Designing and implementing an effective procurement records
management, retention and disposal program
·
Create and maintain material codes for stock and non-stock items
maintain proper inventory records to ensure adequate audit trail.
·
In charge of implementing and enforcement of stores regulations
and procedures
·
Conduct periodic and annual stock taking and investigate
discrepancies between inventory records and physical inventory holdings for
reconciliation.
·
Timely preparation of suppliers invoices creating a linkage
between procurement and payment files in accordance with section 45 (6) of the
Public Procurement & Disposal Act, 2005.
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience for the job
·
Bachelor’s degree in Procurement, Business, Social Sciences or
equivalent.
·
Graduate diploma from the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and
Supply.
·
Must be a registered member of KISM or CIPS or any other
professional body.
·
At least five (5) years relevant experience
·
Knowledge of the Public Procurement & Disposal Act, 2005 and
the Regulation, 2006
·
Planning and organizing skills
·
Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
·
Proficiency in computer applications.
Knowledge Management
Officer
Ref: KMO/04
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Job Purpose
Responsible to
the Policy, Research & Development Manager the Knowledge Management Officer
has responsibility for developing and implementing effective knowledge
management programs and activities and will be in charge of the Authority’s
Resource Centre.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities
·
Develop and implement knowledge management strategy.
·
Conduct needs assessment and surveys to assess user Information
needs.
·
Ensure Knowledge Management processes and procedures are
understood within the Authority in terms of their effectiveness, quality and
responsiveness.
·
create, facilitate, and manage a knowledge transfer system
designed to harness information on emerging issues and ensuring its
accessibility and usage.
·
Create, and dissemination of knowledge within the Authority
while ensuring accessibility of these resources to the staff, management and
stakeholders.
·
Respond to queries and assist clients in accessing Knowledge
Management tools and resources.
·
Train users in KM methods, process and tools to ensure proper
use of resources
·
Conduct outreach programs and oversee training for staff and
clients in use of Knowledge Management tools.
Minimum
Qualifications & Experience for the job
·
Bachelor’s degree in Information science/library science, or
related discipline.
·
Holders of Master’s Degree in relevant fields will have an added
advantage.
·
Membership to a relevant professional body.
·
Minimum five (5) years’ experience in developing and
implementing knowledge management programmes that contribute to strategic
objectives in a reputable institution/library.
·
Working knowledge of educational media and technology including
the internet and its utilization for electronic learning.
·
Proficiency in MS office suite.
Terms of Offer
An attractive
remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the above
positions will be negotiated with the right candidates.
If you believe
you are the right candidate for the above positions and can clearly demonstrate
your ability to meet the qualifications given, please submit your application
with a detailed CV, stating your position, current remuneration,
qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and
telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates and testimonials
by 22nd November, 2013 to:
The Chief
Executive Officer
Insurance
Regulatory Authority
Zep -Re Place
P.O Box
43505-00100
Nairobi
IRA is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.
Note only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will result in
automatic disqualification.
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