Investigations Officer II - Forensic at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

JOB GRADE - EACC “8"

REF: EACC/INV/IOII/1

Reporting to the Deputy Director - Forensic 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Investigating corruption allegations/reports;
• Identifying, interviewing witnesses and suspects in a matter;
• Collecting of 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 maintain a database of corruption and unethical practices;
• Disruption of corruption and economic crimes networks.

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment to this grade a candidate must have:
• Minimum five (5) years’ relevant experience;
• Bachelor's degree in Criminology, Accounting, Procurement, Finance, ICT,
• Law, Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Relevant post graduate qualification
• Relevant post graduate training in Investigations from CID 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.

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)• Criminal Investigation Department (CID)• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)• Registration and good standing in relevant Professional Bodies