17 Nationwide Job Vacancies at CIC Insurance Group | IT Security, Compensation & 15 Team Leader Roles – Apply Today (May 2025)

17 Nationwide Job Vacancies at CIC Insurance Group | IT Security, Compensation & 15 Team Leader Roles – Apply Today (May 2025)

ESSENTIAL JOB DETAILS

• Positions: 17 Vacancies

1. 1 × IT Security Manager (Head Office – Nairobi)
2. 1 × Compensation & Benefits Specialist (Head Office – Nairobi)
3. 15 × Team Leader – Marketing Executives (Retail sales branches across Kenya)

• Employer: CIC Insurance Group PLC
• Employment Type: Full‑Time, Permanent
• Application Deadlines: Rolling reviews – early applications encouraged (links provided in each vacancy)
• Application Mode: Online via CIC careers portal (embedded anchor links)

INTRODUCTION

CIC Insurance Group PLC is a pioneering composite insurer offering life, general and medical covers alongside micro‑insurance, investment and pension products. With 40 + branches and satellite offices, CIC serves over 1.5 million customers in Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda, underpinned by a co‑operative heritage and a mission to secure people’s lives and livelihoods through innovative risk‑management solutions.

In line with its 2025 strategic plan, CIC is strengthening cyber‑security resilience, total‑rewards governance and retail‑sales leadership. The Group now announces 17 critical vacancies that will accelerate digital trust, reward excellence, and turbocharge market‑penetration across fifteen high‑potential counties.

Joining CIC means working within a culture that prizes integrity, customer obsession, diversity, co‑operative values and sustainable growth. Successful candidates will access structured CPD, actuarial insights, robust ESG initiatives and the opportunity to advance Africa’s insurance penetration.

VACANCY 1 ⟫ IT Security Manager  — Group ICT Division  (Head Office Nairobi)

Purpose & Scope
Report to Group Head of IT and drive an enterprise‑wide security‑by‑design programme covering infrastructure, cloud, DevSecOps and user awareness. Maintain alignment to ISO 27001, NIST Cyber‑Security Framework (CSF), PCI‑DSS and Kenya‑Data‑Protection Act. Lead incident‑response, red‑team drills and security‑architecture reviews across life, general and medical subsidiaries.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and socialise information‑security strategy, policies and procedures.
• Oversee SIEM, EDR, IDS/IPS, PAM and DLP tooling; fine‑tune alert logic and response runbooks.
• Champion secure SDLC for new insur‑tech initiatives (mobile apps, agent portals, API gateways).
• Conduct periodic risk assessments, penetration tests and board‑level cyber‑maturity reporting.
• Coordinate with regulators (IRA, CBK, ODPC) on compliance audits and industry cyber‑drills.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s in IT, Computer Science or Cyber‑Security.
• Professional certifications: CISSP, CISM or ISO‑27001 Lead Implementer.
• Proven success embedding NIST CSF and orchestrating SOC operations.

Application Link: Apply – IT Security Manager

VACANCY 2 ⟫ Compensation & Benefits Specialist  — Group HR Division (Nairobi)

Purpose & Scope
Support Total Reward & Payroll Manager to design competitive pay frameworks, variable‑pay models, health & wellness benefits and job‑evaluation structures that align with CIC’s employee‑value proposition and market benchmarks.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct salary surveys, pay‑gap analyses, pay‑equity audits and recommend adjustments.
• Manage job grading using Hay/Mercer methodology; maintain clean HCM master‑data for payroll.
• Drive benefit vendor tenders (medical, pension, group life) and monitor SLA compliance.
• Ensure statutory compliance (PAYE, NSSF, NHIF, RBA) and accurate month‑end payroll journals.
• Prepare board remuneration committee packs and reward‑communication toolkits.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Finance or Business; CHRP(K) or GRP preferred.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP SuccessFactors / Oracle HCM or Sage VIP.

Application Link: Apply – Compensation & Benefits Specialist

VACANCY 3 ⟫ 15 × Team Leader ( Marketing Executives )  — Retail Bancassurance & Agency Network

Locations & Links

IT Security Manager

PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Group Head of IT the IT Security Manager protects information systems and maintains compliance through strategic planning and hands-on implementation of security controls while addressing emerging cyber threats. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to embed security-by-design principles in new initiatives and ensuring compliance with security frameworks such as ISO 27001 and NIST.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Meru

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Nanyuki

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Naivasha

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Nairobi CBD

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – kitengela

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Kisii

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Kericho

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Kakamega

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Homabay

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Eldoret

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Buruburu

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Bungoma

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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Team Leader (Marketing Executives) – Bomet

Purpose

To grow retail revenues from the commercial market by leading a team of Marketing Executives and ensuring high performance, compliance, and excellent customer service.

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COMPENSATION & BENEFITS SPECIALIST

PURPOSE:

Reporting to the Total Reward & Payroll Manager, the incumbent will be responsible for supporting the design, implementation, and administration of competitive compensation and benefits programs aligned with our business objectives and employee value proposition. Reporting to the Total Reward & Payroll Manager, this role ensures compliance, operational excellence, and data accuracy across all reward-related activities.

Purpose & Revenue Mandate
Lead a squad of Marketing Executives to unlock retail premium growth across life, medical and micro‑insurance lines. Drive agency recruitment, sales coaching, pipeline conversion, and NPS‑driven servicing with full regulatory compliance (IRA, AKI codes).

Core Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly new‑business targets and persistency KPIs.
• Coach executives on solution selling, value‑proposition pitching, CRM utilisation and referral generation.
• Execute grass‑roots activations, SACCO engagements, SMEs roadshows and digital‑leads follow‑up.
• Enforce KYC/AML, policy‑issuance SLAs, premium reconciliation and debt‑collection governance.
• Monitor branch performance dashboards; report to Regional Business Development Manager.

Candidate Profile

• Diploma/Degree in Sales, Marketing or Insurance; COP certification mandatory.
• At least 2 years frontline insurance sales; proven mentoring capability.

WHY JOIN CIC INSURANCE GROUP

• Purpose‑Driven Growth: Contribute to Kenya’s financial inclusion and social‑impact agenda.
• Structured CPD: Access AKI diplomas, IFRM, ISO 27001 lead auditor courses, and leadership academies.
• Reward & Benefits: Competitive base pay, commission schemes (sales roles), medical cover, pension, wellness days.
• Digital Workplace: Modern insur‑tech stack (Cloud CRM, RPA bots, mobile underwriting tools).
• Inclusive Culture: Rooted in co‑operative principles, celebrating teamwork, diversity, ethical conduct.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS (ALL ROLES)

1. Prepare a one‑page cover letter aligning your competencies with the role’s purpose.
2. Compile an updated CV (PDF) plus copies of academic & professional certificates.
3. Click the relevant application link and upload your documents through CIC’s secure portal.
4. Use the correct subject line as indicated on the portal (e.g., “IT Security Manager – Nairobi”).
5. Submit before the role’s closing date — early submissions are prioritised.

Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. CIC never charges recruitment fees.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Q: Can I apply for multiple Team Leader locations?
A: Yes — submit separate applications, tailoring your cover letter to each county’s market context.

Q: Are the Team Leader roles salaried?
A: They include a competitive base salary plus performance‑based commissions and incentives.

Q: Does CIC sponsor professional certifications?
A: Yes, high performers may access funded COP, ACII, CISSP, HR certifications and leadership courses.

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