Research & Investigations Officer at Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ)

Job Details

• Undertake detailed research and/or specific and systemic investigations on cases at the Commission;
• Collect information, gather, recover, analyse evidence and organize it in statements, sets of records and facts to inform investigations;
• Compile, produce and submit investigations and research reports;
• Record statements from complainants, witnesses and respondents;
• Coordinate and ensure safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
• Conduct undercover investigations and surveillance operations as need be;
• Gather necessary information for purposes of vetting of persons appointed to public offices where applicable;
• Implement best practices, policies, procedures and systems for research and investigations on administrative justice and access to information matters;
• Documenting all research and investigations carried out in concise, factual and timely manner;
• Monitor and evaluate the status and nature of various complaints as tracked over time to determine trends and note patterns of maladministration and access to information matters to predict future practices and mitigate occurrences;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law (Human Rights) and any other related Social Science degree qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Diploma in forensic/ fraud/criminal investigations from a recognized institution will be an added advantage
• Certificate in Fraud Examination, Forensic investigations or any related investigations field
• A minimum of 5 years work experience in forensic investigations, fraud prevention/fraud risk governance is essential
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Other Key Skills:

• The candidate must demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
• The candidate must demonstrate unquestionable integrity and confidentiality in their work.
• The candidate must have an in-depth understanding of research and investigation processes with excellent analytical and interviewing skills

Clearance/Compliance Certificates

Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates from:

• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
• A credit reference bureau
• Higher Education Loans Board