Senior Inspections Officer Job in Kenya

IPOA/HR/04/2023: SENIOR INSPECTIONS OFFICER, IPOA GRADE 5 (1 POSITION)- (CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES. 122,000-202,000)

 

 

Job Title

Senior Inspections Officer

 

 

 

 

 

 

Grade

Grade 5

 

 

 

 

 

 

Corporation/Organization

Independent Policing Oversight Authority

 

 

 

 

Directorate

Inspections, Research and Monitoring

 

 

 

 

Department

Inspections

 

 

 

 

Division

N/A

 

 

 

 

Section / Unit

N/A

 

 

 

 

Location / Work Station

The Headquarters and Regional Offices

 

 

 

 

Reporting Relationships

 

 

 

 

 

Reports to

Principal Inspections Officer

 

 

 

 

Direct Reports

Inspections Officers

 

 

 

 

Indirect Reports

Interns, Volunteers

 

 

 

 

Job Purpose

Conduct inspections of Police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service as per Sec. 6(e) of the IPOA Act.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

 

  1. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

 

1)  Assist in implementation of policies, strategies, manuals, plans, procedures and standards pertaining to inspections services;

2)  Assist in implementation of controls for deployment and application of inspections tools and equipment;

  • Assist in developing inspections concepts to professionalize police service;
  • Assist in preparation of team annual workplans, budgets and procurement plans;
  • Coach and mentor inspections officers;
  1. Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
  • Inspect police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service;
  • Undertake rapid response action in case of any eventualities that demand for inspections of police premises;
  • Prepare inspections reports with recommendations;
  • Handle and resolve complaints referred to the Department for inspections;
  • Engage stakeholders to corroborate facts and evidence for informed recommendations;
  • Gather evidence during inspections to strengthen the Authority’s investigations;
  • Prepare concepts to inform inspections for the Authority;
  • Provide updates on inspection of police premises to the Principal Inspections Officer;
  • Prepare activity, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual performance and Annual reports for the Department;

10) Prepare quarterly and biannual performance review briefs for the Inspections Department;

11) Appraise Inspections Officers and identify training needs;

  • Participate in meetings for the Department

Job Dimensions:

  1. Financial Responsibility

Prepare Inspections Work Plans and their Budgets

  1. Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for inspection physical assets in the team (ICT, office furniture and equipment, inspection tools, reports and records, field equipment and machines)

III.   Decision Making / Job Influence

Operational Decisions

  1. Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

  1. Academic qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Public Administration, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Human Rights, Social Sciences, Military or Police degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

  1. Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
  • Training in Human Rights
  • Certificate in computer skills

III. Previous relevant work experience required.

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Inspections Officer at IPOA or six (6) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector.

Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:

Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

 

 

 

 

1)

Inspections and Monitoring Skills

1)

Transparency and accountability

2)

Supervisory Skills

2)

Ethics and Integrity

3)

Planning Skills

3)

Team player

4)

Decision Making Skills

4)

Creativity and innovation

5)

Data analysis and Analytical

5)

Resilience

 

skills

6)

Independence

  • Report writing skills
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • Communication Skills
  • Negotiation Skills

How to apply:

Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 14th March, 2023 to:

Director/Chief Executive Officer,

Independent Policing Oversight Authority,

1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,

P.O Box 23035 – 00100NAIROBI.

Email: recruitment0223@ipoa.go.ke

Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers

Upon offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;

A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);

A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);

A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);

A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)and

A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

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. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.