Legal Officer (8 Posts)
Job Grade – EACC “8”
Job Grade – EACC “8”
8
Posts
REF:
EACC/LS/LOII-CLARLS/1
Reporting
to the Director, Legal Services through the Deputy Director – Civil Litigation,
Asset Recovery & Legal Support
The
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is established under Section 3 of
the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011, pursuant to
article (79) of the Constitution of Kenya. The Mandate of the Commission is to
combat and prevent corruption through law enforcement, preventive measures,
education and promotion of standards and best practices of Integrity, Ethics
and Anti-Corruption.
The
Commission invites applications from suitably qualified persons to fill the
following position:
Responsibilities
·
Carrying out research, sharing
relevant information and monitoring the Commission’s compliance with
International and National regulatory framework and commitments;
·
Studying and analysing policy
framework of other relevant Institutions in Kenya and other jurisdictions and
sharing the relevant information appropriately;
·
Reviewing legislations and making
recommendation for amendment;
·
Drawing contracts, memoranda of
understanding and partnership agreements between the Commission and third party
stakeholders;
·
Providing legal advice/opinions to
the Commission as required;
·
Drafting policy documents, guidelines
and regulations;
·
Spearheading collaboration with
regional and international anti-corruption bodies;
·
Organizing and facilitating workshops
and trainings for various professional societies for the dissemination of
anti-corruption and pro-integrity awareness;
·
Preparing and processing Mutual Legal
Assistance request;
·
Preparing monthly reports on current
status;
·
Holding brief in Civil matters;
·
Providing actual legal representation
in cases where the Commission is sued;
·
Instituting civil proceedings for
compensation or recovery of public assets acquired through corrupt activities.
Qualifications
·
Minimum working experience of 5
years;
·
Bachelor’s degree in Law or its
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
with current practicing certificate unless exempted;
·
Certificate in computer application
skills;
·
Demonstrated integrity and
professional competence as reflected in work performance and results
Paralegal Clerk (4 Posts)
Job
Grade – EACC “10”
4
Posts
REF:
EACC/LS/PLCII/2
Reporting
to the Director, Legal Services through the Senior Paralegal Clerk
Responsibilities
·
Filing pleadings at the court
registries to ensure efficient and effective representation of the Commission
at the courts, hence promoting favorable ruling;
·
Updating legal statutes as required;
·
Service of the court process;
·
Conducting official searches at the
Companies Registry, Lands Registry, Motor Vehicles Registry and Government
Printers;
·
Handling correspondence, acceptance
and acknowledgement of service of the court processes on behalf of the
Directorate;
·
Ensuring safe custody and retrieval
of files within the Directorate to ensure preservation of the legal documents;
·
Updating the Legal Services
Directorate’s Court Diary to support prosecution in the courts;
·
Opening files, maintaining records
and closing files recommended for closure;
·
Liaising with auctioneers for
purposes of recovery of assets and cost;
·
Typing letters and notices; drafting
decrees and orders for filing and service;
·
Registration and collection of legal
documents at the relevant registries;
·
Fix hearing dates in various court
registries.
Qualifications
·
3 years of service in a comparable
position from a reputable organization
·
Diploma in Law
·
Certified Court Process Server
·
Certificate in computer application
skills
Accountant & Auditor (13 Posts)
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
13
Posts
REF:
EACC/INV/IOII-A/3
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Forensic Investigations through the
Assistant
Director – Forensic Investigations
This
position is responsible for the investigation of corruption and economic
crimes, unethical conduct and trace corruptly acquired assets, process suspects
for plea and support prosecution of cases in court
Responsibilities
·
Investigating corruption
allegations/reports;
·
Identifying, interviewing witnesses
and suspects in a matter;
·
Collecting relevant evidence to
support the investigation process;
·
Ensuring security of evidence and
maintain inventories;
·
Swearing affidavits for premises
search warrants, bank accounts;
·
Compiling investigation files;
·
Supporting prosecution in court;
·
Giving evidence in court as the
investigation officer of economic crimes;
·
Developing and maintaining a database
of corruption and unethical practices;
·
Disruption of corruption and economic
crimes networks.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Accounting, Finance, Business Management or any other equivalent qualifications
from a recognized university;
·
Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant
experience;
·
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
(CPA-K) or any other equivalent professional qualifications;
·
Relevant training in Criminal
Investigations course from DCI Training School or other recognized institution
will be an added advantage;
·
Membership to relevant professional
bodies;
·
An analytical mind and problem
solving skills;
·
Be able to work in a highly
computerized environment;
·
Excellent report writing skills;
·
Demonstrable computer application
skills;
·
Good interpersonal skills.
Procurement Specialist (3 Posts)
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
3
Posts
REF:
EACC/INV/IOII-PS/4
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Forensic Investigations through the Assistant Director
– Forensic Investigations
This
position is responsible for the investigation of corruption and economic
crimes, unethical conduct and trace corruptly acquired assets, process suspects
for plea and support prosecution of cases in court.
Responsibilities
·
Investigating corruption
allegations/reports;
·
Identifying, interviewing witnesses
and suspects in a matter;
·
Collecting relevant evidence to
support the investigation process;
·
Ensuring security of evidence and
maintain inventories;
·
Swearing affidavits for premises
search warrants, bank accounts;
·
Compiling investigation files;
·
Supporting prosecution in court;
·
Giving evidence in court as the
investigation officer of economic crimes;
·
Developing and maintaining a database
of corruption and unethical practices;
·
Disruption of corruption and economic
crimes networks.
Qualifications
·
Minimum five (5) years’ relevant
experience;
·
Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain
Management or its equivalent from a recognized university;
·
A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies;
·
Must be a member of KISM;
·
Relevant training in Criminal
Investigations course from DCI Training School or other recognized institution
will be an added advantage;
·
Membership to relevant professional
bodies;
·
An analytical mind and problem
solving skills;
·
Be able to work in a highly
computerized environment;
·
Excellent report writing skills;
·
Demonstrable computer application
skills;
·
Good interpersonal skills.
Investigations Officer – Banker
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
4
Posts
REF:
EACC/INV/IOII-B/5
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Forensic Investigations through the Assistant Director
– Forensic Investigations
This
position is responsible for the investigation of corruption and economic
crimes, unethical conduct and trace corruptly acquired assets, process suspects
for plea and support prosecution of cases in court
Responsibilities
·
Investigating corruption allegations/reports;
·
Identifying, interviewing witnesses
and suspects in a matter;
·
Collecting relevant evidence to
support the investigation process;
·
Ensuring security of evidence and
maintain inventories;
·
Swearing affidavits for premises
search warrants, bank accounts;
·
Compiling investigation files;
·
Supporting prosecution in court;
·
Giving evidence in court as the
investigation officer of economic crimes;
·
Developing and maintaining a database
of corruption and unethical practices;
·
Disruption of corruption and economic
crimes networks.
Qualifications
·
Minimum five (5) years’ relevant
experience; three (3) of which must be in the Banking sector;
·
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Banking, Accounting, Finance, Business Management or its equivalent
qualification from a recognized institution;
·
Relevant training in Banking from a
reputable organization;
·
Relevant training in Criminal
Investigations course from DCI Training School or other recognized institution
will be an added advantage;
·
Membership to relevant professional
bodies;
·
An analytical mind and problem
solving skills;
·
Be able to work in a highly
computerized environment;
·
Excellent report writing skills;
·
Demonstrable computer application
skills;
·
Good interpersonal skills.
Procurement Officer
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
REF:
EACC/PS/PSOII-P/6
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Prevention through the Assistant Director – Prevention
Responsibilities
·
Reviewing systems, policies,
procedures and practices in supply chain management functions in public and
private sector institutions;
·
Providing advisories on prevention of
corruption and bribery targeting public procurement and disposal processes;
·
Developing corruption prevention
guidelines and best practices in public procurement and disposal processes;
·
Mainstreaming standards and best
practices in integrity and anti-corruption in supply chain management;
·
Reviewing, analyzing and providing
feedback on the anti-corruption indicator under the public service Performance
Contracting framework;
·
Developing Corruption Prevention
Guidelines on functions related to supply chain and other areas for use in both
public and Private sector institutions to promote sector integrity; and
·
Monitoring implementation of
corruption prevention interventions in various organizations.
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor’s degree in supply chain
management, or its equivalent from a recognized university;
·
A Diploma in Purchasing and Supplies;
·
Must be a member of KISM (Mandatory);
·
Minimum 5 (five) years of service of
which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable
organization;
·
Knowledge of public service systems,
policies and operations will be an added advantage;
·
Strong analytical, monitoring and
evaluation skills;
·
Demonstrated integrity and
professional competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
·
Must be able to work in a highly
computerized environment.
Finance & Audit
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
Ref:
EACC/PS/POII-FA/7
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Prevention through the Assistant Director – Prevention
Responsibilities
·
Reviewing the systems, policies,
procedures and practices related to financial management functions in public
and private sector institutions;
·
Providing advisories on prevention of
corruption and bribery targeting public and private sector financial management
processes;
·
Developing corruption prevention
guidelines and best practices in public and private sector financial management
processes;
·
Mainstreaming standards and best
practices in integrity and anti-corruption in financial management;
·
Reviewing, analyzing and providing
feedback on the anti-corruption indicator under the public service Performance
Contracting framework;
·
Developing Corruption Prevention
Guidelines on functions related to financial management and other areas for use
in both public and Private sector institutions to promote sector integrity; and
·
Monitoring implementation of
corruption prevention interventions in various organizations;
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Commerce,
Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or any other equivalent qualifications
from a recognized university.
·
Minimum of five (5) years of service
of which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable
organization.
·
Certified Public Accountant of Kenya
(CPA-K) or any other equivalent professional qualifications;
·
Member of relevant professional
body(s);
·
Knowledge of public service systems,
Policies and operations will be an added advantage;
·
Strong analytical, monitoring and
evaluation skills;
·
Demonstrated integrity and
professional competence as reflected in work performance and results; and
·
Must be able to work in a highly
computerized environment.
Economist & Policy Analyst
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
REF:
EACC/PS/PSOII-EPA/8
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Prevention through the Assistant Director – Prevention
Responsibilities
·
Reviewing the systems, policies,
procedures and practices in public and private sector institutions;
·
Providing advisories on prevention of
corruption and bribery in the policy and planning functions of public and
private sector institutions;
·
Developing corruption prevention
guidelines and best practices to advice on sound policy framework in
institutions;
·
Mainstreaming standards and best
practices in integrity and anti-corruption initiatives in public and private
sector institutions;
·
Reviewing, analyzing and providing
feedback on the anti-corruption indicator under the public service Performance
Contracting framework;
·
Developing Corruption Prevention
Guidelines on functions related to planning, policy and other areas for use in
both public and Private sector institutions to promote sector integrity; and
·
Monitoring implementation of
corruption prevention interventions in various organizations;
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Economics,
policy analysis or its equivalent from a recognized university;
·
Minimum five (5) years of service of
which three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable
organization;
·
Knowledge of public service systems,
Policies and operations will be an added advantage;
·
Strong policy analysis, writing,
drafting and interpersonal skills; and
·
Must be able to work in a highly
computerized environment.
ICT Officer
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
Ref:
EACC/PS/PSOII-ICT/9
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Prevention through the Assistant Director – Prevention
Responsibilities
·
Reviewing the systems, policies,
procedures and practices in public and private sector institutions;
·
Providing advisories on prevention of
corruption and bribery in the ICT functions of public and private sector
institutions;
·
Developing corruption prevention
guidelines and best practices in ICT;
·
Mainstreaming standards and best
practices in integrity and anti-corruption initiatives in public and private
sector institutions;
·
Reviewing, analyzing and providing
feedback on the anti-corruption indicator under the public service Performance
Contracting framework;
·
Developing Corruption Prevention
Guidelines on functions related the use and application of ICT systems and
other areas for use in both public and Private sector institutions; and
·
Monitoring implementation of
corruption prevention interventions in various organizations;
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Information
Science, Computer Science, or other equivalent technical area related to
computer science.
·
Must be in possession of Certified
Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or Certified Information Security Manager
(CISM) qualifications;
·
Member of relevant professional
body(s) such as ISACA and CSK;
·
Five (5) years of service of which
three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization;
·
Knowledge of public service systems,
policies and operations will be an added advantage; and
·
Demonstrated ability to use computer
assisted software for data collection and analysis.
Legal Officer
Job
Grade – EACC “8”
REF:
EACC/PS/PSOII-L/10
Reporting
to the Deputy Director – Prevention through the Assistant Director – Prevention
Responsibilities
·
Reviewing the systems, policies,
procedures and practices in public and private sector institutions;
·
Providing advisories on prevention of
corruption and bribery in all functions of public and private sector
institutions;
·
Developing corruption prevention
guidelines and best practices in all functions and addressing the legal aspects
in both public and private sector institutions;
·
Mainstreaming standards and best
practices in integrity and anti-corruption initiatives in public and private
sector institutions;
·
Reviewing, analyzing and providing
feedback on the anti-corruption indicator under the public service Performance
Contracting framework; and
·
Monitoring implementation of
corruption prevention interventions in various organizations.
Qualifications
·
Bachelor’s degree in Law, or its
equivalent from a recognized institution
·
Diploma in Law, from the Kenya School
of Law
·
Must be an advocate of the high court
of Kenya, with current practicing certificate unless exempted.
·
Must be an active member of the Law
Society of Kenya.
·
Five (5) years of service of which
three (3) should be in a comparable position from a reputable organization;
·
Knowledge of public service systems,
Policies and operations will be an added advantage; and
·
Must be able to work in a highly
computerized environment.
Important Notice:
In
addition to the qualifications set above applicants must further obtain
clearances from the following:
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(EACC)
·
Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
·
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
(DCI)
·
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
·
Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
·
Registration and good standing in
relevant Professional Bodies
How to Apply
Interested
candidates who meet the set criteria should complete EACC Form 1 online
from https://jobs.integrity.go.ke and
attach copies of ID, CV, academic/ professional certificates (certified by the
issuing institution), clearances and testimonials.
All
applications must be made online and will be acknowledged via an email. Only
shortlisted candidates will be invited for interview.
To
be considered applications should be received not later than Tuesday, 12th
March, 2019 at 5.00pm
Canvassing
will lead to automatic disqualification