Insurance Regulatory Authority Internship Programme

The Insurance Regulatory Authority is a State Corporation established under the Insurance Act, Cap 487 of the Laws of Kenya with the mandate to regulate, supervise and promote development of the insurance industry in Kenya.

Internship Programme – Vacancies

• Job TypeFull Time  
• QualificationBA/BSc/HND  
• Location Nairobi
• Job Field Finance / Accounting / Audit   Graduate Jobs / Internships   Insurance  

The Authority is seeking applications from qualified graduates for an internship programme in selected Divisions/Sections.

1 DIVISION/SECTION: TECHNICAL DIVISION
JOB REFERENCE: REF TD/01
NO. of vacancies: 2
Requirements for appointment: Bachelors degree in Insurance, Finance, Actuarial, statistics, accounting or economics or related field;
Computer proficiency
2 DIVISION/SECTION: LEGAL AFFAIRS DIVISION
JOB REFERENCE: REF TD/02
NO. of vacancies: 1
Requirements for appointment: Bachelors degree in Law studies;
Computer proficiency
3 DIVISION/SECTION: CONSUMER PROTECTION SECTION
JOB REFERENCE: REF CPS/03
NO. of vacancies: 1
Requirements for appointment: Bachelors degree in a business or insurance related field;
Computer proficiency
4 DIVISION/SECTION: FINANCE DIVISION
JOB REFERENCE: REF FD/04
NO. of vacancies: 1
Requirements for appointment: Bachelor’s degree in Finance and Accounting or Business Administration (Finance or Accounting option);
Computer proficiency
5 DIVISION/SECTION: ICT SECTION
JOB REFERENCE: REF FD/05
NO. of vacancies: 1
Requirements for appointment: Bachelors degree in Computer Science/Information Technology or related field.

Duration of Internship:

The internship programme shall be for persons who have completed their training and graduated. The internship period shall be for a period of six (6) months renewable once for a further period not exceeding six (6) months.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Insurance, Finance, Actuarial, statistics, accounting or economics or related field;
•  Computer proficiency

Eligibility for Internship:

This will include:

•  Unemployed Kenyan graduates from training institutions who have completed their degree courses and have not been exposed to work experience related to their area of study.
• Graduates of programmes for whom internship is a requirement for registration by their respective professional bodies.

Method of Application

Interested candidates who meet the above requirements are requested to submit
the following:

• An application letter clearly indicating the reference number for the Division/Section in which they are applying;
• A detailed resume stating their qualifications, names and addresses of three referees, email and telephone contacts
• Copies of academic/professional certificates
• Copy of National Identity card

Applications should reach the Authority on or before Friday 4 October 2019. Applications can be sent to the following address:-

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

OR

Email: commins@ira.go.ke

IRA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note: only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing shall result
in automatic disqualification.