Investigations Officer II – Intelligence at Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

 JOB GRADE - EACC “8”

REF: EACC/INV/IOII-I/4

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Intelligence and Surveillance

This position is responsible for collection and production of intelligence to initiate and/ or support forensic investigations, sting operations, asset tracing and disruption of corruption cartels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Collecting, analysing and producing intelligence reports to support the investigation process;
• Conducting surveillance and undercover operations;
• Recruiting, registering, running and paying informants and agents;
• Maintaining and updating the intelligence database for efficient storage and retrieval of information;
• Conducting integrity tests on public officers in line with the regulation on appointment of Public Service Office;
• Conducting covert investigations to obtain information and secure evidence;
• Conducting covert asset tracing/ lifestyle audits on suspected persons;
• Disrupting corruption networks in the fight against corruption and economic crimes;
• Profiling targets of interest to the Commission.

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
• Bachelor's degree in Arts, Criminology, Communications, Economics, Political Science, Science, Law, Education, International Relations, Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration, Governance or its equivalent qualification 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.

Important Notice:

In addition to the qualifications set above applicants must further obtain clearances from the following:

• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI)
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
• Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
• Registration and good standing in relevant Professional Bodies