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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 strategic leadership in guidance and legal opinions to the Authority and spearheading representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court proceedings.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Oversee development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to legal services;
- Oversee legal audit, give recommendations and monitor compliance with the Constitution and other statutes;
- Spearhead representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court proceedings and ADR Mechanisms;
- Oversee review of investigations files with regard to investigations conducted by the Authority and make recommendations to the CEO;
- Oversee the monitoring and prosecution of matters within the Authority’s mandate;
- Advise the Board, the CEO and Senior Management on all legal matters affecting the Authority;
- Spearhead negotiation of treaties, contracts, MoUs and other agreements on behalf of the Authority;
- Steer management of records in the Directorate;
- Oversee development of internal and external reports in the Directorate;
- Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders, directorates and departments for provision of legal services;
- Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the directorate;
- Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;
- Spearhead staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within the directorate;
- Oversee the development and monitor implementation of directorate’s annual work plans and budgets; and
- Direct development, review and implementation of quality assurance standards in legal services;
- Spearhead staff performance management in the Directorate.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Draft Code of Ethics for Public Officers at IPOA;
- Interpret legal instruments and statutes;
- Collaborate with Investigations Directorate in conducting case conferences;
- Chair directorate meetings;
- Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
- Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
- Implement risk mitigation measures.
Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility
- Oversee preparation of departmental 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: Law, Business Administration,
- Public Policy Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;
- Bachelor’s Degree in Law
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Registered as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Hold a current practicing certificate;
- 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, Legal Services for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 4 for a period of fifteen years (15) years in Legal services, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private sector
Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
Functional Skills:
- Legal Research Skills
- Supervisory Skills
- Planning Skills
- Decision Making Skills
- Analytical skills
- Report writing skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Communication Skills
- Negotiation Skills
Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
- Transparency and accountability
- Ethics and Integrity
- Team player
- Creativity and innovation
- Resilience
- Independence
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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