The Insurance Regulatory Authority of Kenya (IRA) is the sole authority charged with regulation and supervision of the insurance industry within the Republic of Kenya. It ensures compliance by insurance/reinsurance companies, protects consumers and promotes a high degree of security for policyholders.

REF: MPS/07

Job Purpose

The position will be responsible for coordinating the Authority’s strategic planning and implementation, based on a sound assessment of insurance industry trends, developments, threats and opportunities. In addition, the position is key in supporting development and maintenance of a strong and evidence-based policy for influencing key stakeholders and policy makers in the midst of unprecedented changes in the operating environment locally, regionally and internationally. Further, the position will coordinate organization-wide planning processes, performance contracts and operational plans and ensure delivery of maximum value to the Authority.

Duties and responsibilities will entail:

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

• Coordinate the Authority’s strategic planning and its implementation, so there is a clear purpose and set strategic priorities;
• Coordinate acquisition and evaluation of information about the insurance industry trends, developments, threats and opportunities, and use these to develop the Authority’s roadmap.
• Coordinate development of policies, organizational development, culture change and organizational performance management systems.
• Coordinate the development of the Authority’s strategic plan, results framework and operational plans.
• Development of policy related to agreed strategic aims, ensuring that internal and external stakeholders are engaged and that key messages are delivered through the Policy Team and others.
• Ensure the Authority’s work is based on sound, credible and evidence- based policy that is supported by clear environmental scanning.
•  Monitoring of changes in the wider insurance industry environment, and analyse and assess the implications for policy development for the Authority
•  Participate in budget monitoring and work plan review process to ensure that all programmatic aspects have been captured and accurately budgeted for
• Review on a periodic basis of progress in implementation of planned programs, identifying implementation bottlenecks and M&E related issues and providing appropriate recommendations
• Coordinate the process of cascading the strategic plan and performance contract in the Authority.
• Coordinate the design and development of a Management Information System (MIS) for corporate strategy
• Provide M & E technical and analytical support to other Directorates in the programme/project planning and reporting processes.
• Coordinate all PM&E activities for the Authority to ensure that they are implemented on schedule; including managing the performance management plan in liaison with the Heads of Directorate.
• Assessment of existing capacities in project planning, monitoring and evaluation, identify and prioritize monitoring and evaluation training needs; conduct training and mentoring for capacity building.
• Coordinate the Department’s implementation of Quality Management System, risk management and knowledge management in the Department;
• Providing advice as required on all matters related to policy and strategy within the Authority.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

• Prepare quarterly and annual performance progress reports on implementation of strategic plan
• Prepare quarterly and annual performance progress reports on implementation of the performance contracts
• Monitor the work of the Directorates in the delivery of objectives against the strategic plan, providing leadership and clear direction at all times Coordinate collection of quality data (both qualitative & quantitative) storage and archival for the Authority’s use in policy and strategy. Assist in carrying out appropriate ex-ante evaluation and ex-post impact assessment at the institutional, programme and project level activities.
• Coordinate development of project proposals.
• Coordinate design of quantitative and qualitative data collection tools, data analysis, including use of large data sets, using Excel, SPSS, Word and/or NVivo
• Organize and participate in information sharing through meetings, seminars, workshops and conferences
• Coordinate management of consultancies and other outsourced services in the Department
• Supervise and evaluate performance of direct reports
• Coordinate training, nurturing and mentoring of direct reports as well as officers from other Directorates
• Periodic briefings to the Management and the Board on implementation of programs in the Department

Persons Specifications

• Master’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Insurance, Business Studies, Social Sciences, Information Sciences ICT, Library Sciences, Insurance, Business Studies or any related field from a recognized institution
• Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies, Economics, Statistics, Insurance, Business Studies, Social Sciences, Information Sciences ICT, Library Sciences, Insurance, Business Studies or any related field from a recognized institution
• Project Management Course
• Proficiency in computer skills with command on MS Excel among other packages of MS Office
• Proficiency in relevant data analysis software
• Management Course lasting not less four (4) weeks
• Supervisory Course for not less than two (2) weeks;
• Membership to a relevant professional body
• Nine (9) years relevant experience
• Understanding of the current M&E trends and especially M&E techniques and processes
• Meets provision of chapter six of the Constitution

Competencies and skills

• Strong communication and reporting skills;
• Strong analytical and numerical skills;
• Strong organization and interpersonal skill;
• Mentoring, coaching and leadership skills;
• Conflict management; and
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize and multi-task.
• Analytical and research skills in data collection and management