Insurance Regulatory Authority Jobs Kenya.

Insurance Regulatory Authority Jobs Kenya.
The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a state Corporation set up to regulate, supervise and develop the insurance sector in Kenya.

The Authority is now seeking applications for the following vacant positions of:

Legal Officer
Reporting to the Company Secretary the successful candidate will carry out general corporate secretariat duties that include the following:
* Development and implementation of strategies aimed at providing an enabling legal and regulatory framework designed at preserving the integrity of the insurance industry,
* Provision of legal services to the Authority including legal analysis to support assessment of legal risks, intervention strategies, compliance, transfers and amalgamations.
* Ensuring statutory compliance in the operations of all divisions within the Authority including review of legal compliance for industry stakeholders.
* Legislative review including preparation of legal opinions, interpretations and policies.
* Preparation of contracts, leases, and other legal instruments for the Authority.
* Monitoring developments in legal research and comparative law.
* Secretarial services for various committees established by the Authority.
* Assist in providing liaison on collaborative partnerships and networks with relevant government agencies, regulators and other stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelor’s Degree in law (LLB)
* Hold a post graduate Diploma from Kenya school of law.
* Professional qualification as CPS or equivalent.
* Must be an advocate of the High court.
* Have worked for a minimum period of five (5) years in a comparable position.
* Experience in the public sector will be an advantage.
* Should be below 35 years of age.

Knowledge Management Officer
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/library.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
* Plan, design, coordinate and implement comprehensive knowledge management initiatives and strategies.
* Conduct needs assessment and baseline surveys to determine the actual information needs of specific target groups such as insurers, re-insurers, intermediaries as well as policy holders and their beneficiaries.
* Creating avenues for exchange of information, converting data into valuable information and ensuring its accessibility and usage by proper cataloguing and classification.
* Assess information needs, develop strategies to meet those needs, identify and obtain required resources and ensure accessibility of these resources to the staff, management and stakeholders.
* Serve as key contact for data requests by responding to queries assisting clients in accessing Knowledge Management tools and information at the library.
* Conduct outreach programs and oversee training for staff and clients in use of Knowledge Management tools.

Minimum Qualifications
* Bachelors degree in Information science/library science, or related discipline.
* Holders of Masters Degree in relevant fields will have an added advantage.
* Membership to a relevant professional body.
* Minimum eight (8) 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 position will be negotiated with the right candidate.

If you believe you are the right candidate for the above position and can clearly demonstrate your ability to meet the qualification given, please submit your application with a detailed CV, stating your position, remuneration, qualifications, experience, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts together with copies of your certificates and testimonials by Friday, 24th September, 2010 to:

The Chief Executive Officer
Insurance Regulatory Authority
Zep -Re Place
P.O Box 43505-00100
Nairobi