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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was established through an Act of Parliament published in November 2011 to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya. The inaugural Board was sworn into office in June 2012. Vision: A robust civilian accountability mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the National Police Service. Mission: To conduct impartial and independent investigations, inspections, audits and monitoring of the National Police Service to prevent impunity and enhance professionalism in the interest of the public
The Head of Regional Offices will be responsible to will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer/Secretary in coordinating and managing the Authority’s regional offices Operations.
Roles for the Head Of Regional Offices Job
- Coordinating all regional offices activities;
- Supporting Regional teams in the development and review of annual work plans, budgets and procurement plans for smooth implementation of activities;
- Ensuring that financial resources are available according to the work plans of all regional activities, and are used effectively and efficiently;
- Ensuring that clear individual targets and objectives are set by individual regional coordinators and their regional staff;
- Ensuring adherence to the Authority’s policy documents; manuals and all procedure guidelines;
- Ensuring effective operationalization of ECM system in regions with an
aim of promoting its benefit realization component (Statistical analysis, reporting, tracking and performance);
- Supporting capacity building of the regional staff to undergo requisite trainings as identified through regular training needs assessments;
- Supporting the regional offices to undertake proper planning of staffing requirements to ensure continuous delivery of services;
- Ensuring appraisals of the Regional staff while recommending necessary actions for their increased performance;
- Representing Regional Offices issues in the Management;
- Support Regional level planning, implementation, reporting, learning and reflection through coordinating and leading timely review meetings across the regional offices;
- Facilitating cross synergy of all regional related activities including outreach and stakeholders management;
- Ensuring consistent focus on the delivery of high quality services across the regions;
- Leading in collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders in the Regions, including National Police Service, County Governments and other state and non-state institutions to achieve the Authority’s mandate.
- Any other role as may be assigned by the Chief Executive Officer
- Must be a citizen of Kenya.
- Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Head Of Regional Offices Job Requirements
- Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either Principal Legal/Security/ Investigations/Inspections/Monitoring Officer or for a period of twelve (12) years in a field related to coordination of an outlet office, three (3) of the years must have been in a management level 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
- A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines:-Law, Business Administration, Public Policy Development, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
- Certificate in computer application skills
- Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Programme from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Required behavioural skills
- A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
- Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;and
- Demonstrate high ethical standards;
Interested persons who meet the above criteria are invited to view detailed job descriptions atwww.ipoa.go.ke under careers and send their applications by submitting the duly completed IPOA job application Form found at the Authority’s website;www.ipoa.go.ke, 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, 15th September 2017.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Applicants MUST note that they may be posted to serve in ANYpart of the country
The Chief Executive Officer Independent Policing Oversight Authority P.O Box 23035-00100Nairobi.
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.
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