Positions for top and middle level management
staff
Our client, a Government Security Agency, seeks to recruit top and middle level management staff to fill various vacant positions in the agency.
Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan professionals of high integrity, are self-driven and committed to delivering results.
The applicants must have good communication skills, proficiency in computer application packages, high conceptual skill, as well as decision making and managerial skills.
The candidates must be team players who respect diversity, maintain
confidentiality and willing to work for long hours. The Agency offers
competitive packages to the successful candidates.Our client, a Government Security Agency, seeks to recruit top and middle level management staff to fill various vacant positions in the agency.
Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan professionals of high integrity, are self-driven and committed to delivering results.
The applicants must have good communication skills, proficiency in computer application packages, high conceptual skill, as well as decision making and managerial skills.
1. Director Witness Protection Agency
WPA - 1
Ref. 01/2011
The Director Witness Protection Agency who will be on five year contract, which may be renewed for one more term, will be responsible for the day to day operations and administrative functions of the Agency.
The key responsibilities will be to
- provide
leadership in various key functions so as to meet operational and
strategic objectives of the Agency;
- facilitate
strategic planning process of the Agency;
- champion
culture of team work, integrity, transparency, and professionalism so as
to align the Agency staff to the vision, mission and values of the Agency;
- ensure
recruitment of qualified technical and professional staff;
- implement
Witness Protection Act and Regulations;
- oversee
the development and implementation of policies and programs;
- ensure
security, confidentiality and adopt best international security practices;
- formulate
policies on information security measures and classify information
generated by the Agency and ensure implementation thereof;
- take
responsibility for career development of staff at all levels;
- ensure
provision of administrative and technical assistance to witnesses or
related persons who are at risk on account of giving testimony at all
stages;
- manage
and control expenditure of Agency funds.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an applicant MUST:
For appointment to this grade an applicant MUST:
- A
masters degree in law, criminology, or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
- Have
ten (10) years’ experience in public/private law practice, or be a
lecturer or researcher in law
- Have
five (5) years’ experience in administration
- Be
an advocate of the High Court of Kenya.
2. Deputy Director (Operations)
WPA - 2
Ref. 02/2011
Deputy Director will be reporting to the Director Witness Protection Agency.
Responsibilities include implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a results-based Witness Protection Programme; managing the Witness Protection Agency protective equipment and
operations; ensuring safety and security of all protected witnesses; developing and implementing standard operating procedures on witness protection which include but not limited to threat risk assessment; and providing specific training to all Witness Protection officers.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
WPA - 2
Ref. 02/2011
Deputy Director will be reporting to the Director Witness Protection Agency.
Responsibilities include implementation, monitoring and evaluation of a results-based Witness Protection Programme; managing the Witness Protection Agency protective equipment and
operations; ensuring safety and security of all protected witnesses; developing and implementing standard operating procedures on witness protection which include but not limited to threat risk assessment; and providing specific training to all Witness Protection officers.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an officer must have:
- A
master’s degree in criminology, military science or intelligence service
or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
- Seven
(7) years’ working experience, three (3) of which MUST have been in a
senior management level in police, military, intelligence or international
security organizations.
- Knowledge
on criminal justice, covert operations or experience in international
security environment will be an added advantage.
- A
valid driving license.
3. Deputy Director (Corporate)
WPA - 2
Ref. 03/2011
Deputy Director Corporate will report to the Director Witness Protection Agency.
Will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all issues concerning finances, human resource and all other administrative support services.
Specifically the officer will be required to facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Agency’s annual work plans and budgetary requirements as per the strategic plan; coordinate, monitor and evaluate agency programmes; set up effective accounting system and procedures; manage and monitor the Agency expenditure including the Agency payroll, staff establishment among other administrative and human resource issues.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this position an applicant must have:
WPA - 2
Ref. 03/2011
Deputy Director Corporate will report to the Director Witness Protection Agency.
Will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all issues concerning finances, human resource and all other administrative support services.
Specifically the officer will be required to facilitate the preparation and implementation of the Agency’s annual work plans and budgetary requirements as per the strategic plan; coordinate, monitor and evaluate agency programmes; set up effective accounting system and procedures; manage and monitor the Agency expenditure including the Agency payroll, staff establishment among other administrative and human resource issues.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this position an applicant must have:
- A
masters degree in a relevant field such as business/public administration,
financial management or human resource management or its equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution.
- Seven
(7) years working experience, three (3) of which MUST have been at a
senior management level in human resource, finance or administrative
services.
- Demonstrated
merit and ability in administrative/ managerial and leadership competences
as reflected by work performance.
- Have
a valid driving license.
4. Chief Legal Officer
WPA - 3
Ref. 04/2011
The Chief Legal Officer will report to the Director.
The officer will be in charge of the Legal department/ issues.
Duties and responsibilities will include,
WPA - 3
Ref. 04/2011
The Chief Legal Officer will report to the Director.
The officer will be in charge of the Legal department/ issues.
Duties and responsibilities will include,
- overall
management of legal issues;
- advice
to the Agency on witness protection and other legal issues;
- oversight
of advocacy and sensitization trainings;
- acceleration
and optimization of legal proceedings in order to minimize the time
between the offence and the testimony, thus minimizing the time in which
the witness is exposed to danger.
- drafting
Memoranda of Understanding in terms of section 7, 8 and 9 of the Witness
Protection Act, CAP 79;
- making
applications to High Court under section 14 of Witness Protection;
- making
applications under section 16 of The Witness protection Act for Protection
Orders / Special Measures;
- managing
the Victims’ Compensation Fund as established under section 31 of the Act.
- Liaise
with stakeholders’ prosecutors to consider the options available to
provide protection to a witness who is fearful of giving evidence;
- advising
the stakeholders on matters relating to Witness Protection;
- setting
criteria for assessing the threats;
- promoting
international cooperation along with other Government offices;
- coordinating
the efforts for everyday life of the witness (education, health, welfare
and employment) in order to reach the maximum independence and
functionality possible for the witness;
- initiating
required legislation amendments for the promotion of the Agency’s
activities;
- performing
any other duties required by the Agency.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must:-
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must:-
- Have
a masters degree in law (LLM) from a recognized university
- Be
an advocate of High Court of Kenya
- Have
served in the grade of Deputy Chief Legal Officer in the Public Service or
in a comparable and relevant position in the private sector for a minimum
period of three (3) years.
- Have
attended and successfully completed strategic leadership development
course lasting not less than six(6) weeks
- Knowledge
in covert operations or intelligence security will be an added advantage.
- Have
shown merit and ability in work performance
5. Finance Manager
WPA – 3
Ref. 05 /2011
The Finance Manager will be reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate, will head the Finance/Accounts department.
Will be responsible for prudent financial management by implementing financial policies, system controls and procedures so as to ensure timely service delivery and value for money.
The specific roles and responsibilities will include
WPA – 3
Ref. 05 /2011
The Finance Manager will be reporting to the Deputy Director Corporate, will head the Finance/Accounts department.
Will be responsible for prudent financial management by implementing financial policies, system controls and procedures so as to ensure timely service delivery and value for money.
The specific roles and responsibilities will include
- developing
and implementing financial policies, plans, procedures, and internal
controls.
- Advising
the Director on matters relating to public finance;
- Coordinating
overall resource allocation in the Agency;
- Assisting
the agency departments in costing the programs, and contributing to the
budget process;
- Communicating
approved annual estimates to various departments and ensure that there is
timely adjustments of work plan commensurate with the resources voted in
the budget.
- Initial
preparation to all budgetary matters including all issues raised by
budgetary committees;
- Preparing
quarterly expenditure forecast as a basis for discussions with treasury
for release of funds;
- initiating
proposals and seeking funds for additional expenditures and reallocating
of voted funds during the year, monitoring expenditure on projects and
program implementation on a periodic basis and ensuring that timely
corrective measures are taken, coordinating the design and financial
aspects for all donors and agreements with donor agencies.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an Applicant must:-
For appointment to this grade, an Applicant must:-
- Have
a masters degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, Finance,
Commerce or in a related discipline from a recognized university.
- Have
served in the grade of Principal Finance officer /Principal Budget Officer
in the Public Service or its equivalent in the private sector for at least
three (3) years;
- Have
at least six (6) years experience as a Finance Officer, three (3) of which
should be at a senior level,
- Have
attended and successfully completed a strategic leadership course lasting
not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
- Be
proficient in Computer Accounting Packages
- Have
shown merit and ability in related work performance
6. Internal Audit Manager
WPA - 3
Ref. 06/2011
The Internal Audit Manager will be reporting to the Advisory Board and will have a dotted line reporting to the Director.
The specific duties include verifying periodic financial returns; ensuring that Agency’s’ assets are properly maintained; preparation of audit plans, programs, budget, work schedule and ensuring adherence to them.
Collecting audit evidence on major issues, preparing reports and making a follow up on action taken. Reviewing budgetary control systems; Supervising internal Audit staff, identifying staff training needs, organizing for their training and evaluating impact on training; and maintaining
high audit standards.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an Applicant must:-
WPA - 3
Ref. 06/2011
The Internal Audit Manager will be reporting to the Advisory Board and will have a dotted line reporting to the Director.
The specific duties include verifying periodic financial returns; ensuring that Agency’s’ assets are properly maintained; preparation of audit plans, programs, budget, work schedule and ensuring adherence to them.
Collecting audit evidence on major issues, preparing reports and making a follow up on action taken. Reviewing budgetary control systems; Supervising internal Audit staff, identifying staff training needs, organizing for their training and evaluating impact on training; and maintaining
high audit standards.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade, an Applicant must:-
- Have
a bachelors and a masters degree in Business Administration -Accounting or
Finance Option from a recognized University
- Be
a Certified Public Accountant (K) or Association of Chartered Certified
Accountants (ACCA) and be registered with the Institute of Certified Public
Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA)
- Have
at least Six (6) years experience in Internal Audit or External Audit,
three (3) of which should be at a senior level,
- Have
attended and successfully completed a strategic leadership course lasting
not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
- Have
demonstrated a wide administrative capabilities and high degree of
competence managing the Audit function at a high level including ability
to Develop and implement strategic corporate and operational audit plans.
- Be
proficient in Computer Accounting Packages
7. Chief Witness Protection Officer
WPA - 3
Ref. 07/2011
The Chief Witness Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director (Operation). Duties at this level include management of the covert and other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of witnesses and related persons nationally.
In addition, the officer will be responsible for
WPA - 3
Ref. 07/2011
The Chief Witness Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director (Operation). Duties at this level include management of the covert and other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of witnesses and related persons nationally.
In addition, the officer will be responsible for
- coordination
of risk and threat assessment programmes;
- gathering
and dissemination of intelligence information;
- coordinating
operational procedures and training programmes;
- special
operations and investigation;
- organising
the procurement, distribution, training and usage fire-arms and
ammunitions;
- reintegration
and removal process of witnesses admitted to the witness protection
programme;
- managing
offices, buildings, safe houses, used by the Agency;
- dissemination
of information and intelligence gathering;
- ensure
effective coordination with law enforcement agencies and intelligence
services;
- coordinating
the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for
the Agency; and coordinating training programs;
- reviewing
confidential documents and material for the purpose of expunging protected
information, security of protected witnesses and classifying documents;
- supervise
the conducting of special operations and investigations;
- supervise
the management of protective equipment and issuance of fire-arms and
ammunition as provided by law.
- In
addition the officer will be required to coordinate the resettlement of
foreign and local witnesses and related persons in liaison with other
Agencies; ensure adequate security is provided to witness during court
appearance.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an Applicant must have:
For appointment to this grade an Applicant must have:
- A
masters degree in law, criminology, public administration or their
equivalent qualifications from a recognized university.
- Must
have served in the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent
position in intelligence / security Forces
- Knowledge
and experience in investigation of crimes, protective security and covert
operations
- Knowledge
of the Criminal Justice system functions and services.
- Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- A
valid driving license.
8. Deputy Chief Witness Protection Officer
WPA – 4
Ref. 08/2011
Deputy Chief Witness Protection Officer will be reporting to the Chief Witness Protection Officer.
Duties at this level will include
WPA – 4
Ref. 08/2011
Deputy Chief Witness Protection Officer will be reporting to the Chief Witness Protection Officer.
Duties at this level will include
- management
of the covert operations aimed at securing the safety of witnesses and
related persons in the region;
- involvement
in all risk and threat assessments in accordance with the relevant Act and
Regulations;
- gathering
and dissemination of intelligence information;
- developing
and monitoring operational procedures;
- training
and induction programmes; carrying out investigation and remedial
processes;
- managing
the distribution, training and usage of all fire-arms and ammunitions.
- In
addition, the officer will be involved in establishing the Witness
Protection Program and related services as specified by sections 3 and 4
of the Act;
- implementing
protective measures for protection of witnesses and related persons;
- management
of the admission, reintegration, removal and resettlement process of
witnesses in liaison with other Agencies;
- use
of force or covert intervention in securing and protecting witnesses or
related persons under direct attack or threat;
- attending
to sick witnesses by ensuring that they are attended by a medical practitioner;
- ensure
that the psycho social needs of the witness or other related person or
staff members serving under his control are attended to by the witness
protection support officer; ensure that the all processes used by the Unit
under his/her control conduct its affairs in accordance to the prescribed
policies and processes;
- responsible
for the management of the armory and issue of firearm and ammunition as
provided by law; and administration of leasing of houses
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this position an applicant must have:
For appointment to this position an applicant must have:
- A
bachelor’s degree in law, criminology, business/public administration or
their equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Must
have served in the rank of Superintendent of Police or equivalent position
in Intelligence/ Security forces
- Basic
Knowledge of police, military or intelligence services. Specialised
training in these areas is an added advantage.
- Knowledge
of the Criminal Justice system, functions and services,
- Shown
merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
- A
valid driving license.
- Experience
in covert or protective operations and investigation of crimes will be an
added advantage.
9. Senior Witness Protection Officer
WPA 5
Ref. 09/2011
Senior Witness Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Chief Witness Protection Officer.
Duties will include delivery of witness protection service to protected persons; ensuring safety of protected witnesses and related persons in accordance with the relevant Act and Regulations; involvement in the risk and threat assessments; gathering and dissemination of intelligence information; ensuring that the basic needs of witnesses and related persons are attended to in time; managing and handling of witnesses and related persons in a humane and dignified manner.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an Applicant must have:
WPA 5
Ref. 09/2011
Senior Witness Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Chief Witness Protection Officer.
Duties will include delivery of witness protection service to protected persons; ensuring safety of protected witnesses and related persons in accordance with the relevant Act and Regulations; involvement in the risk and threat assessments; gathering and dissemination of intelligence information; ensuring that the basic needs of witnesses and related persons are attended to in time; managing and handling of witnesses and related persons in a humane and dignified manner.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an Applicant must have:
- Have
a degree in law, criminology, business/ public administration from a
recognized university.
- Must
have served in the rank of Chief Inspector of Police or equivalent
position in Intelligence/ Security Forces.
- Knowledge
of the criminal justice system, functions and services.
- Experience
in covert or protective operations and investigation of crimes will be an
added Advantage.
- Shown
merit and ability in work performance and results.
- Must
have a valid driving license.
10. Witness Protection Officer 1
WPA – 6
Ref. 10/2011
Witness Protection Officer I will be reporting to the Witness Protection Officer Senior Protection Officer Work at this level will include
WPA – 6
Ref. 10/2011
Witness Protection Officer I will be reporting to the Witness Protection Officer Senior Protection Officer Work at this level will include
- management
of the covert and other protection related operations as provided for in
the Witness Protection Act and Regulations;
- responsible
for the day to day management of Witness Protection Operations;
- responsible
for intake, management, re-integration and removal process of witnesses
admitted to the Witness Protection Program;
- conduct
threat and risk assessment with regard to new application and protected
people on the Program;
- responsible
for information and intelligence gathering, collation and dissemination;
- ensure
provision of continued evaluation of processes and conduct technical
training for all Witness Protection Staff;
- managing
a secure filing system for all classified materials and conduct special
operations as assigned.
Qualification and Experience
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
For appointment to this grade an applicant must have:
- A
bachelor’s degree in law, business/ public administration or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized university.
- Basic
training in police, military or intelligence service
- Served
in the rank of the Inspector of Police or equivalent in the military,
intelligence or other security service
- A
valid driving license and must be aged 28 years and above
- Knowledge
of criminal justice will an added advantage
The Recruitment Consultant,
Kicher & Associates,
P.O. Box 61379- 00200
Nairobi
Quoting the Job title and Reference number on both the letter and envelope, so as to be received on or before 4th November, 2011.
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