Research Officer II at Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

Job Purpose

• To undertake research and implement strategies to generate new knowledge, inform policy and decision making at the Authority and in policing sector as guided under Sec. 6 of the IPOA Act.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

• Supporting implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, rules, standards and procedures pertaining to research while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and statutes;
• Conducting policy analysis and identifying need for policy, procedural and legislative reforms;
• Collecting and collating data for development of internal and external research reports in the Authority;
• Implementing research frameworks and tools;
• Conducting research related to Authority’s mandate for decision making, inform policy and enhance police oversight;
• Researching public policy, identifying existing, emerging and anticipated policy issues and information affecting the Authority, public, clients, stakeholders and programs;
• Participating in the implementation of approved policy, proposals and initiatives;
• Updating records in the division; and
• Supporting publication and dissemination of research findings.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications with expertise in statistical packages Data analysis and management.