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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was established through an Act of Parliament published in November 2011 to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya. The inaugural Board was sworn into office in June 2012. Vision: A robust civilian accountability mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the National Police Service. Mission: To conduct impartial and independent investigations, inspections, audits and monitoring of the National Police Service to prevent impunity and enhance professionalism in the interest of the public
IPOA/HR/03/2024:
Job Purpose
Responsible for providing strategic leadership in Human Resource management and Capacity building to enable delivery of the Authority’s overall mandate.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Spearhead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on human resource management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes, regulations and circulars;
- Lead staff training and development in the Authority;
- Steer employee relations and welfare programs in the Authority;
- Guide staff discipline and grievance handling mechanisms;
- Spearhead management of staff remuneration, benefits and rewards;
- Lead in staff performance management in the Authority;
- Direct staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development programs in the Authority;
- Lead in development of internal and external reports in the department;
- Steer management of records and information systems in the department;
- Spearhead provision of advisory services on matters related to human resource in the Authority;
- Oversee establishment and/or mainstreaming of structures and systems on workplace safety, health and other cross cutting issues;
- Spearhead the development, implementation and/or review of organizational change and diversity management initiatives;
- Oversee management of outsourced human resource service providers;
- Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department;
- Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;
- Spearhead orientation and induction of new staff to familiarize with the organization;
- Oversee recruitment, appointments, promotions, placement/ deployment, leave, disciplinary and staff welfare;
- Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities in the department.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Collaborate with other stakeholders, directorates and departments for effective human resource management;
- Collaborate with the Directorate of Finance and Planning in preparation of annual personnel emolument budget in the Authority;
- Communicate Management decisions to departmental staff;
- Chair departmental meetings;
- Provide secretariat services to various HR Committees;
- Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
- Develop periodic individual performance reports and
- Implement risk mitigation measures.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
- Guide the development and monitor implementation of departmental annual work plan and budgets.
II. Responsibility for Physical Assets
- Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
- Strategic decisions
- Managerial decisions
- Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
- Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
- Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Human Resource Management/Development, organizational development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Human Resource Management/Development, Industrial Relations, Business Administration (Human Resource Option) or equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
OR
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences with a Higher Diploma in Human Resource Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Certified Human Resource Professional – Kenya (CHRP-K);
- Membership with Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM);
- Valid IHRM Practicing certificate;
- Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Served in the position of Assistant Director Human Resource Management for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 or for a period of twelve (12) years in human resource, three (3) of which must have been in a management level in the Public or private sector
Interested persons who meet the specified criteria are invited to submit their applications through the recruitment portal link: https://recruitment.ipoa.go.ke.
Alternatively, applications can be submitted via the Post Office, email, or by hand delivery. Applicants who choose the alternative process must clearly indicate the position and job reference number on both the cover letter, envelope, and email applications. Alongside the application, candidates should include IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 2nd April, 2024 to:
Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
For email submissions, please use the following addresses:
For Job grades 3 – 6: recruitment_m0324@ipoa.go.ke
For Job grades 9 – 13: recruitment_s0324@ipoa.go.ke
Detailed job descriptions and specifications for the above positions are available in our website www.ipoa.go.ke/careers
Upon granting an offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;
- A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
- A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report); and
- A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.
Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Interested and qualified? Go to
Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) on recruitment.ipoa.go.ke to apply
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