Market Conduct - Nairobi, Kenya - Retirement Benefits Authority

Description

Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA) is a regulatory body under the National Treasury, established under Retirement Benefits Act.

The Retirement Benefits Act was enacted as part of the on-going reform process in the financial sector in order to bring the retirement benefits industry under a harmonized legislation, to address the many problems that have hitherto faced the industry.

The enactment of this Act filled a regulatory vacuum which had existed in Kenya.

The mission of Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA)is to develop, safeguard and deliver value to the retirement benefits sector through excellence in service delivery.

Job Purpose
Responsible for protecting the interests of members and sponsors; and promoting the development of the retirement benefits sector.
Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in any of the following: accounting, human resource management, marketing, communication, public relations, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.

Proficiency in computer applications; and,
Fulfil the requirements of chapter 6 of the Constitution.

Job Specifications

Participating in the development of guidelines for the protection of interests of members and sponsors in the retirement benefits industry.

Participate in handling complaints and disputes arising from scheme members and other stakeholders and communicating decisions made.
Participate in reviewing of statutory returns on governance compliance by schemes and service providers and compiling reports.

Assisting in organizing stakeholder education sessions, establishing contacts with the stakeholder and trainers, and facilitating at the training sessions.

Keeping records of consumer protection, governance, and stakeholder education programs.

Participate in preparing information on consumer protection, governance and stakeholder education programs and processes for reporting on the Authority's website, media reports and other information portals.

Participate in the various outreach programs at the Huduma Centers.
Ensuring records on consumer protection, governance and stakeholder education programme are kept and regularly updated; and,
Writing reports on the consumer protection, governance, and stakeholder education activities.

Personal Specifications

Strategic thinking and analytical skills.
Communication and report writing skills.
Interpersonal skills; and
Team player