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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
Job Purpose
- Responsible for providing overall leadership in development, implementation and/or review of finance and planning policies, procedures and internal controls for efficient and effective management of Authority funds.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Spearhead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, plans, rules, regulations, standards and procedures relating to finance and planning while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and statutes;
- Spearhead resource mobilization, budgeting, accounting, planning, monitoring & evaluation and research activities within the Authority;
- Advice the accounting officer on all matters relating to finance and planning
- Oversee designing, implementation and monitoring of internal financial control systems in the Authority;
- Spearhead the preparation of financial statements and reports, performance, research and other statutory reports;
- Oversee planning, research, monitoring and evaluation activities in the Authority;
- Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders, directorates and departments;
- Lead in identification of risks and formulate mitigation measures and respond to Audit queries relating to the directorate;
- Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the directorate;
- Steer staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within the directorate;
- Guide the development and monitor implementation of directorate annual work plans and budgets.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Review and approve assignment of IFMIS responsibilities and banking mandates to officers;
- Maintain a repository of IPOA assets and records;
- Ensure timely processing and payment of suppliers, staff and statutory deductions;
- Liaise with the National Treasury to ensure timely disbursement of funds;
- Execute and communicate the CEO’s and Management decisions
- Communicate approved annual budget estimates to various departments and coordinating preparation and review of annual work plans, procurement plans and cash plan in line with the approved budget ceilings.
- Chair directorate meetings.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Authorize bank payments and banking instructions
- Lead preparation of Work Plans, procurement plans and the Budgets
Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
Decision Making / Job Influence
- Strategic decisions
- Managerial decisions
- Operational decisions
Working Conditions
- Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Accounting, Business Administration,
- Financial Management, commerce, Research, Public Policy, Statistics, Project
- Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Finance, Economics,
- Monitoring and Evaluation or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/ Finance option); Business Administration (Accounting option) Economics, Business Management,
- Finance, Project Management, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Professional qualifications and membership body;
- Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Served in the position of Senior Assistant Director in either finance and accounts or planning, monitoring & evaluation and research for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade or for a period of fifteen (1years in finance and planning, five (of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private sector
Functional Skills,
Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Financial Management Skills
- Organization and Planning Skills
- Dispute Resolution Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
- Analytical Skills
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Transparency and accountability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Team player
- Creativity and innovation
- Resilience
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, 17th October, 2023 to:
Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Email: recruitment1023@ipoa.go.ke
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