Investigation Officer II – Lawyer at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

REF: EACC/INV/IOIIL/1

Duties and Responsibilities

• Advising on the laws, procedures and practices relating to the Legal field;
• Assisting other investigators on issues relating to the area of the profession;
• Investigating cases of corruption and economic crimes; 
• Identifying and tracing corruptly acquired assets; 
• Preserving assets that are subject of investigation; 
• Compiling and submitting investigation reports;
• Supporting civil proceedings against any person for the recovery of corruptly acquired property or benefits; 
• Observing the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, and integrity in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and economic crimes cases; 
• Complying with principles and values of: good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics, and integrity.

Requirements for Appointment

• For appointment as an Investigation Officer II – Lawyer, a person must possess the following qualifications:
• Minimum post-admission experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
• Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate unless exempted; 
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.