Office Assistant – 2 Posts at Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)

• Job TypeFull Time
• QualificationKCSE
• Experience
• LocationNairobi
• Job FieldAdministration / Secretarial 

REF: OA/36

Job purpose

Responsible for ensuring all the support services in the Authority are fully operational and both external and internal customers are attended to including delivery of internal and external mail and correspondences.

Job Specifications
Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Delivering mail and other correspondences as required;
• Serving refreshments to staff and external visitors;
• Performing caretaker’s duties;
• Ensuring hygiene in the Kitchenette and accessories;
• Checking and reporting on the cleanliness of offices and washrooms;
• Performing reception duties when called upon to do so;
• Implementing Quality Management System standards and continuously identifying and managing risks; and
• Undertaking any other duties as assigned from time to time.

Person specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• KCSE certificate with minimum D+ grade ;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Competencies and skills

• Good communication skills
• Good organization and inter personal skills
• Ethical and integrity
• Team player 

Method of Application

Terms of Offer:

An attractive remuneration package commensurate with the responsibilities of the position will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

Successful candidates for positions in Job Grade IRA 3 shall be appointed on a contract of five (5) years renewable subject to performance while those in Job Grade IRA 4 to IRA 10 shall be appointed on Permanent and Pensionable terms of service.

Application:

Suitably qualified and experienced individuals should submit applications enclosing a detailed curriculum vitae (CV), copies of relevant academic and professional certificates/testimonials and a copy of National Identity Card.

The CV must at the minimum provide details of the applicant’s email address, day-time mobile telephone numbers, details of current employer, current remuneration and names and contacts of three (3) referees familiar with the applicant’s professional background and experience.

Applications, addressed to the undersigned, may be sent by post or delivered at the Insurance Regulatory Authority (Registry Section) at Zep Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill. Please note that these should be sealed, marked “Confidential” and indicate the job reference (e.g “REF:MICT/08” for Manager ICT).

Commissioner of Insurance & Chief Executive Officer

Insurance Regulatory Authority

Zep-Re Place

P.O Box 43505-00100

Nairobi

Applications must be received by close of business on 7th November 2023.

Candidates who had earlier applied for these positions may re-apply.

Compliance Requirement:

In accordance with The Employment (Amendment) Act, 2022, the Authority will require candidates it wishes to 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.

Important:

IRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Persons With Disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Canvasing in any manner shall lead to automatic disqualification.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.