Ethics Officer II at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

REF: EACC/EL/EOII/3 

Reporting to the Assistant Director – Ethics Compliance, the job holder is responsible for investigation of ethical violations, ethics enforcement and promotion of good governance
in the public sector through law enforcement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Analysing complaints on breaches of codes of conduct and ethics in relation to state and public officers;
• Conducting investigations on breaches and violations of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and codes of conduct by state and public officers;
• Compiling investigation reports;
• Recommending appropriate action against state and public officers for breach of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya;
• Initiating referrals to Responsible Commissions as provided under the law;
• Undertaking integrity verification under Chapter 6 and relevant integrity laws;
• Initiating in House Alternative Dispute Resolution on ethics matters;
• Supporting cases in court;
• Preparing advisories and cautions on ethics and leadership compliance;
• Offering technical advice on Chapter 6, LIA and relevant laws on ethics and integrity;
• Preparing periodic performance reports and correspondence.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years, two (2) of which should be in law enforcement or ethics compliance;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Law, Governance, Sociology, Audit, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or any other Social Science degree from a recognised university;
• Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum Grade C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;
• Investigative interviewing skills;
• Knowledge of investigative report writing;
• Relevant postgraduate certification;
• Relevant professional qualifications;
• Analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
• Certificate in computer application skills;
• Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.