Director of Investigations at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

JOB GRADE, IPOA 2, 1 POSITION (CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES.320,000 – 470,000)

The Director of investigations will provide leadership and direction in investigations and forensic services in the Authority as provided and guided under Section 6, 7, 24 and 25 of the IPOA Act. The position reports to the Chief Executive officer.

Job Description

The Director of investigations is responsible for the following: -

1. Oversee the development and implementation of policies, strategies, manuals, plans, procedures and standards pertaining to investigations and forensic services;
2. Oversee investigations into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the Service and recommendations made to the relevant authorities;
3. Initiate strategic linkages with stakeholders in relation to investigations, forensic and intelligence operations;
4. Oversee investigations of policing operations affecting members of the public;
5. Provide guidance on investigations, forensic and intelligence management;
6. Establish controls for deployment and application of investigations and forensic tools, kits and equipment;
7. Spearhead the development and implementation of Directorate work plans, data, information, records and resources;
8. 8) Oversee the review of patterns and trends of police misconduct;
9. Spearhead the taking over of ongoing internal investigations undertaken by the Internal Affairs Unit of the National Police Service;
10. Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and mentorship for the Directorate staff;
11. Oversee employee performance management and competency development in the Directorate.

Profile:

1. Must be a citizen of Kenya.
2. Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya (certificates to be presented during the interview).

Job Specifications

For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: -

1. A Master’s degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences, Military/ Police Science or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
2. Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - forensic science, criminal justice, criminology, law, social sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
3. Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either Head-Investigations, Head-Rapid Response and Forensic Services at IPOA or in a comparable and relevant position for a period of fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
4. Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
5. Registered with a relevant Professional Body where applicable;
6. Certificate in computer application.
7. Demonstrated integrity, professional competence and ability in planning and controlling Investigations activities.

Required behavioral and functional skills:

1. Transparency and accountability
2. Ethics and Integrity
3. Team player
4. Creativity and innovation.
5. Resilience.
6. Strategic Leadership Skills
7. Financial Management Skills
8. Investigations Management Skills
9. Organization and Planning Skills
10. Dispute Resolution Skills
11. Decision Making Skills
12. Analytical Skills