The
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created
under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, which provides for civilian oversight
over the work of the police. IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to
the public in the performance of their functions.
To enable
the Authority achieve its mandate and vision for “a robust civilian
accountability mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the
National Police Service”, the Authority now wishes to recruit results oriented
Kenyans citizen with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following
vacancies at the Authority:-
Records Management Officer
Ref: IPOA/HR/06/2014
1 Post
Job Grade 7
Reporting to the Administration
Officer, the jobholder will be responsible for:
- Ensuring security of information and records in the registry.
- Storage and maintenance of files and records.
- Updating and maintenance of records and file index.
- Ensuring access restriction;
- Organization of the Authority’s General Registries;
- Liaise with the Heads of Units and Departments to design and implement records management policies and retention schedules of the Authority;
- Preparing archival finding aids;
- Periodic surveys and appraisal of records;
- Assisting all Units and Departments come up with a Master list of all documents;
- Ensuring that there is compliance with the National Archives and Documentation Act.
The
successful candidate should have a Diploma in Records/Information Management
from a recognized institution, at least 3 years’ work experience in a large
registry or records management office and archives, preferably in a public
institution, be fully conversant with Kenyan legislation on records; records
management procedures and practices including records surveys & appraisals,
records classification & indexing schemes and excellent computer skills.
Please note
that candidates with Bachelor’s Degree will have an added advantage
Candidates
should note that:
IPOA is an
equal opportunity employer
Persons
living with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted
Shortlisted
Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts and Testimonials.
Shortlisted
applicants will also be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies.
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
- Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
Any form of
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply:
Interested
persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the
tittle of the position.
Applications
should be accompanied with a curriculum vitae containing details of your
qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected
remuneration, copies of professional/academic certificates, telephone number,
e-mail address and contacts of three references.
Applications
should be addressed to:
The Chief
Executive Officer
Independent
Policing Oversight Authority
P.O Box
23035-00100
Nairobi
Applications
may also be send through: info@ipoa.go.ke the
applications should reach the Authority on or before Friday 11th July 2014
