The Independent Policing Oversight
Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35
of 2011, with the mandate of holding the police accountable to the public in
the performance of their functions.
The Authority wishes to recruit a results
oriented Kenyan citizen with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following
position:-
Head of Investigations
IPOA GRADE 3
1 Position
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Consolidated Salary: KES.236,000 -
351,000
The Head of Investigations will be
responsible to Director, Investigations.
Job Description
Specific duties and responsibilities for
the position of Head, Investigations will entail:-
1.
Developing,
reviewing and implementing strategies, policies, plans, standards and
procedures as per the Authorities strategic plan and delivery and quality
assurance of investigations;
2.
Liaising
with the judiciary agencies, victims, witnesses and other stake holders on
cases;
3.
Analysing
evidence and information on investigations and provide material facts for
completion of investigations in accordance with the Act, regulations and
policies;
4.
Enforcing
implementation of training manuals and materials for investigations;
5.
Effectively
coordinating investigations teams and investigation activities;
6.
Providing
clear concise and accurate periodic reports;
7.
Providing
regular investigation reports and updates; prepare, monitor, report on the
Directorate’s annual work plan, budget and strategic plan; prepare detailed
periodic internal and statutory reports;
8.
Supporting
prosecution process in court;
9.
Identifying
and documenting gaps in processes and systems and recommending corrective
action;
10.
(Reviewing
and auditing all complaints investigated;
11.
Overseeing
investigations of all cases referred to Internal Affairs Unit by the Authority
to ensure impartial and timely completion of the same;
12.
Developing
rapid response strategies;
13.
Supervising,
appraising, training and developing staff in the Department; and
14.
Leading
and conducting investigations into high priority, sensitive and complex cases.
Profile:
·
Must
be a citizen of Kenya.
·
Meets
the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Required functional skills:
For appointment to this grade, an officer
must have:-
·
Served
for a minimum period of twelve (12) years in investigations or a comparable and
relevant position of which three (3) must have been in an investigations
management position including supervising teams, in an investigation agency in
the Public Service or Private Sector;
·
A
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Forensic Science,
Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution; and
·
A
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:- Forensic Science,
Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
Must
have in-depth knowledge and technical expertise in criminal investigations
including criminal investigations in Kenya;
·
Ability
to use computer application;
·
Certificate
in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Programme from a
recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Required behavioural skills:
·
Candidates
must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and
be a team player;
·
Demonstrate
impartiality, discretion, tact and good firm judgement;
·
Passion
for criminal justice and police reform;
·
Experience
in law enforcement;
·
Strong
analytical skills and critical thinker;
All applicants MUST attach clearance from
the following bodies:
1.
Kenya
Revenue Authority (KRA);
2.
Ethics
and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC);
3.
Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB);
4.
Directorate
of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
5.
Credit
Reference Bureau (CRB)
Senior
Legal Officer
Job
Ref No: IPOA/HR/13/2017
IPOA
GRADE 5
2
Positions
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Consolidated
Salary: KES.122,000 - 202,000
The
Senior Legal Officer will be responsible to the Director, Complaints Management
and Legal Services through the Head of Legal Services.
Job
Description
Specific
duties and responsibilities will entail:-
·
Handling complex litigation cases and
provide adequate representation of IPOA in civil and criminal Court
Proceedings;
·
Carrying out comprehensive analysis
of evidence, which includes evaluation of evidence gathered in the course of
investigations and to prepare legal reports and briefs;
·
Carrying out research into legal
issues pertinent to the operations of the Authority;
·
preparing statutory performance and
annual reports in liaison with Heads of other departments of the Authority;
·
Undertaking conveyancing and provide
legal advice to the Authority on all aspects thereof;
·
Handling matters pertaining to the
preparation of cases for prosecution and oversee the prosecution thereof;
·
Providing liaison with the Office of
the Director of Public Prosecution and other relevant State Agencies;
·
Undertaking any other duties that may
be assigned from time to time
Profile:
·
Must be a citizen of Kenya.
·
Meets the requirements of Chapter six
of the Constitution of Kenya.
Required
functional skills:
For
appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
·
A Bachelor’s degree in Law or
equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
·
Post graduate Diploma in legal
studies;
·
Registered as an Advocate of the High
Court of Kenya;
·
Served for a minimum period of three
(3) years in the grade of either Legal Officer or for a period of six (6) years
in Legal services, in the Public Service or Private Sector post admission
experience in Law as a legal practitioner/academician or judicial officer;
·
Knowledge and experience in a law
enforcement environment will be an added advantage; and
·
Certificate in computer application
skills;
Required
behavioural skills:
·
A candidate must be a person of
integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
·
Ability to maintain confidence and
trust regarding sensitive issues; and
·
Demonstrated professional competence,
integrity and capability in work performance;
All
applicants MUST attach clearance from the following bodies:
1.
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
2.
Ethics and Anti- Corruption
Commission (EACC);
3.
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
4.
Directorate of Criminal
Investigations (DCI); and
5.
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
How
to Apply:
Interested
persons who meet the above criteria are invited to CLICK HERE to
download and submit the duly completed IPOA job application Form, updated CV,
academic certificates, testimonials and the above specified clearances.
Canvassing
and incomplete applications may lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications
in a sealed envelope with the job reference number clearly marked should be
received by the undersigned on or before Friday, 10th November 2017.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants
MUST note that they may be posted to serve in ANY part of the country.
Applicants
who applied for the position of Head Investigations can reapply.
Those who applied for Senior Legal Officer in the immediate previous advertisement need NOT apply.
The
Chief Executive Officer
Independent Policing Oversight Authority
P.O Box 23035-00100
Nairobi.
Independent Policing Oversight Authority
P.O Box 23035-00100
Nairobi.
IPOA
is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate
on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation,
sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or
social status.