HELB and IRA Open Doors: 83 Vacancies for Kenyan Talent – Application Guide
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) and Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) have unveiled major recruitment drives, offering 32 and 51 positions respectively, as reported today.
These opportunities span administrative, technical, and supervisory roles, targeting qualified Kenyans amid rising youth unemployment.
Key Vacancies at IRA
IRA seeks professionals for 51 roles in supervision, cybersecurity, finance, and customer service, advertised in MyGov on January 27, 2026.
Highlights include multiple assistant director posts in prudential supervision, cybersecurity, and HR, plus principal officers in anti-money laundering and administration.
Entry-level spots like customer care assistants and records clerks are also available.
HELB is hiring 32 staff across customer experience, audit, IT security, and drivers, per their recent PDF advert. Positions range from principal legal officers to assistant customer experience officers at Huduma Centres nationwide. These roles emphasize digital services and compliance in student financing.
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) is offering 51 vacancies, including key roles such as Assistant Directors in Supervision and Cybersecurity, Principal Officers in Anti-Money Laundering and Administration, and entry-level positions like Customer Care Assistants, with applications due by February 16, 2026.
The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB) has 32 openings, featuring positions like Customer Experience Officers, Internal Audit staff, and Drivers, where candidates should check the HELB site for the latest deadlines tied to their recent advert.
Step-by-Step Application Guide
For IRA, apply online via www.ira.go.ke by filling the form and uploading certificates before 5 PM on February 16, 2026; prepare Chapter Six clearances (KRA, HELB, EACC, CRB, police).
HELB requires submissions to recruitment2024@helb.co.ke or their Nairobi address, including CVs and credentials—confirm latest deadline on helb.co.ke.
Experts advise securing clearances early to avoid delays.Broader Job Market InsightsThese hires reflect public sector efforts to strengthen financial regulation and education funding amid Kenya’s economic challenges.
Similar openings at PSC and IEBC signal active recruitment; job seekers should tailor applications to job specs and monitor MyGov. With youth unemployment high, these roles offer stable careers in governance.