Posted: Jan 9, 2026
Deadline: Jan 29, 2026
The Central Bank of Kenya is a public institution established under Article 231 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The Bank is responsible for formulating monetary policy to achieve and maintain price stability and issuing currency. Pursuant to the CBK Act, the Central Bank promotes financial stability through regulation, supervision and licensing of financial institutions.
Available Positions
1. Engineer, Enterprise Applications (Business Analyst 1)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 2 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: ICT / Computer
Job Purpose:
Reporting to the Senior Manager – Enterprise Applications, the Engineer will work with other Engineers to understand business processes, map out requirements, design, develop, test, and maintain software applications within the Enterprise Applications section.
Key Duties:
Design and develop front-end, middle, and back-end tiers for business applications.
Support new and existing application development.
Carry out 2nd and 3rd line production applications support.
Gather requirements, create test plans, and perform testing.
Deploy solutions to production environments.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field.
Development experience with Microsoft tools (Java, VB, C#, Oracle Application Builder).
Work experience with RDMS (Oracle, MS SQL Server, MySQL).
Experience in data warehousing, business analysis, and Oracle ERP software is an added advantage.
2. Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst (Business Analyst 1)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 2 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: ICT / Computer
Job Purpose:
The SOC Analyst will provide 24×7 monitoring, detection, analysis, and response to cybersecurity threats in real-time, protecting the Bank’s digital assets and ensuring business continuity.
Key Duties:
Perform real-time monitoring of security alerts.
Analyze security alerts and events for legitimacy and severity.
Investigate and respond to security incidents.
Document incidents and communicate findings to stakeholders.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering/Computer Science/IT or related field.
Certifications such as CCNA, CEH, CISA, CISM are an added advantage.
Knowledge of networking protocols, Windows/Linux OS, and information security technologies.
3. Deputy Manager, Market Conduct (Deputy Manager)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: Banking, Law / Legal
Job Purpose:
To monitor the Market Conduct of licensed Payment Service Providers (PSPs) to protect consumers, promote healthy competition, and maintain trust in the National Payment System.
Key Duties:
Monitor market practices of PSPs.
Analyze market data and conduct thematic reviews.
Develop and enforce conduct of business rules.
Investigate consumer protection issues.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Law, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
Professional qualifications are an added advantage.
4. Manager, Market Conduct (Manager 2)
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND
Experience: 6 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: Banking, Law / Legal
Job Purpose:
To assist the Head of Oversight & Compliance in supervising the Market Conduct function, monitoring PSPs, and enforcing regulatory requirements.
Key Duties:
Lead team in supervising market practices of PSPs.
Analyze market data and conduct thematic reviews.
Develop and enforce business rules and guidelines.
Engage with PSPs on regulatory expectations.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Economics, Law, Computer Science, or Business Administration.
At least 3 years in a supervisory capacity.
5. Manager 1, Financial Inclusion and Innovation, Financial Literacy, Consumer Protection
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA, PhD/Fellowship
Experience: 8 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: Finance / Accounting / Audit
Job Purpose:
To lead financial inclusion data collection, analysis, and strategy implementation, including financial literacy and consumer protection initiatives.
Key Duties:
Lead financial inclusion data collection and analysis.
Prepare and implement National Financial Inclusion Strategy (NFIS).
Coordinate financial literacy and consumer protection initiatives.
Manage stakeholders and fundraising for projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics, Financial Economics, or Econometrics.
PhD is an added advantage.
Proficient in statistical software (SPSS, STATA, E-Views, etc.).
6. Deputy Manager, E-library System – Statistics and Library Services Division
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: ICT / Computer
Job Purpose:
To manage integrated Library systems, electronic resources, Library portal, classification, cataloguing, and preservation of library collections.
Key Duties:
Implement and maintain integrated Library systems.
Manage Library portal, server, and host administration.
Oversee digital asset management and e-resources.
Preserve and conserve Library resources.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Information Studies.
Master’s Degree in Library Studies and Information Science.
Good knowledge of library security systems.
7. Deputy Manager, Data Analytics/Data Steward
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI, ICT / Computer
Job Purpose:
To implement data warehousing processes, guidelines for data handling, and track data quality for the Research Department.
Key Duties:
Coordinate with data compilers to collate research data.
Monitor data quality and implement improvement initiatives.
Analyze data quality issues and propose solutions.
Collaborate with database administrators and analysts.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or related field.
Experience with relational databases and SQL.
Knowledge of business intelligence tools like Oracle BI.
8. Deputy Manager, Publications and Dissemination
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 5 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI, ICT / Computer
Job Purpose:
To ensure timely compilation and dissemination of data and publications, including the Bank Annual Report and macroeconomic statistics.
Key Duties:
Oversee production of Statistical Bulletin, Monthly Economic Indicators, etc.
Ensure data consistency across publications.
Implement Data Revision guidelines and Release Calendar.
Coordinate with external agencies like National Treasury, KNBS, etc.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics or Economics.
Master’s Degree in Statistics, Economics, Finance, or Banking.
Training in balance of payments, national accounts, etc., by IMF/MEFMI.
9. Senior Manager, Data Management and Data Governance
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: BA/BSc/HND, MBA/MSc/MA
Experience: 10 years
Location: Nairobi
Field: Data, Business Analysis and AI, ICT / Computer
Job Purpose:
To create processes and procedures for data governance, ensure data quality, and manage data warehousing and analytics for the Research Department.
Key Duties:
Ensure Research Data completeness and quality in the Enterprise Data Warehouse.
Establish guidelines for data handling, quality, and security.
Partner with technology teams on data-related activities.
Manage data stewardship and cross-functional initiatives.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, or Data Science.
Knowledge in data warehousing and dashboard creation.
Experience with SQL, Oracle BI, Power BI, Python, R, Tableau, etc.
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should use the application links provided for each position above. Ensure you submit your application before the deadline: January 29, 2026.
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