Government Jobs in Kenya – IPOA

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 
 

Job Ref No: IPOA/HR/12/2017

Consolidated Salary: KES.236,000 –

351,000
 

The Head of Investigations will be

responsible to Director, Investigations.
 

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.

·                    
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)

Job

Ref No: IPOA/HR/13/2017

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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.
 

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

·                    
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)

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.
 

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. 

Website:

www.ipoa.go.ke