Assistant Director, Supervision (Prudential and Licensing) (2 posts)

The Insurance Regulatory Authority, a state corporation established under the Insurance Act, Cap. 487, is recruiting a Assistant Director, Supervision (Prudential and Licensing) (job grade IRA 4, 2 posts, job reference ADS/01). All applications must be received by close of business at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 26 November 2026.

Key facts

• Role: Assistant Director, Supervision (Prudential and Licensing)
• Employer: Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA)
• Reference: ADS/01
• Grade: IRA 4
• Posts: 2 posts
• Deadline: Thursday, 26 November 2026, 5:00 pm EAT
• How to apply: ira.go.ke (online biodata plus hard copy)

The official advert is a summary table. Detailed job descriptions, specifications and (for IRA) the terms of offer are published on the agency website. This listing does not invent requirements that are not in the official advert table.

How to apply

The official advert requires two steps. Applicants must submit their biodata online by filling in the form titled “IRA Job Application November 2026” on the IRA website (or by scanning the QR code on the official advert). In addition, it is mandatory to send a hard-copy, duly signed application letter enclosing a curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates and a copy of the national identification card. The applicant must also include current salary, telephone number, email address and the names and addresses of three referees familiar with the applicant’s professional background and experience.

1. Complete the online biodata form on ira.go.ke. Detailed job descriptions are also on that website.
2. Send or deliver a sealed hard-copy application, marked “Confidential” and indicating the job reference (for this post: REF: ADS/01), to the Commissioner of Insurance and Chief Executive Officer, Insurance Regulatory Authority, Zep-Re Place, 2nd Floor, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, P.O. Box 43505–00100, Nairobi.
3. All applications must be received by close of business at 5:00 pm on Thursday, 26 November 2026.

In accordance with the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2022, the Authority will require candidates it will 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. Any form of canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.

The Insurance Regulatory Authority is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, gender equality and persons with disabilities (PWD) are encouraged to apply.

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Source: official Insurance Regulatory Authority career opportunities advert (49 vacancies), with applications directed to ira.go.ke. If anything here differs from the official advert, the official advert wins.