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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/05/2024:
Job Purpose
Responsible for spearheading conduct of investigations and guide rapid response initiatives into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the National Police Service.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
- Lead the development, formulation and/or review of strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to investigations;
- Spearhead investigations of any complaints related to disciplinary or criminal offences committed by any member of the Service and make recommendations to the relevant authorities, including recommendations for prosecution compensation, internal disciplinary action or any other appropriate relief;
- Spearhead audit and review all investigations;
- Lead in gathering of evidence and analysis of information on investigations;
- Oversee the safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
- Oversee management of records of all cases investigated by the Authority;
- Direct development, review and implementation of quality assurance standards of investigations;
- Guide in categorizing, prioritizing and allocation of cases for investigations;
- Guide divisions in conducting investigations into cases of police misconduct within the department;
- Guide the development and monitor implementation of the department’s annual work plan and budget;
- Steer staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within the department;
- Supervise and appraise direct reports.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
- Coordinate teams in conducting investigations into public interest cases;
- Co-operate with other directorates and departments to enhance investigations;
- Coordinate and chair case conference reviews on finalized investigation cases at the Departmental level;
- Review of internal case tracking system of all investigations;
- Coordinate prosecution process in court in Liaison with the Authority’s legal team and office of the Director of Public prosecutions as appropriate;
- Coordinate consolidation reports on ongoing and completed investigations;
- Coordinate provision of information to facilitate publication of findings of investigations;
- Communicate management decisions to departmental staff;
- Monitoring implementation and reviewing of the department’s budget;
- Develop periodic individual performance reports;
- Coordinate identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department.
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 all investigations and intelligence department physical assets (ICT, office furniture and equipment, investigations and intelligence records, field/ scene operation kits, equipment and machines for investigations and intelligence).
III. Decision Making / Job Influence
- 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: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
- Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
- Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in corporate Governance lasting not less than five (5) days;
- Trainings in Human Rights.
Previous relevant work experience required.
- Served in the position of Assistant Director in either investigation or rapid response and Forensic services for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position three (3) of which must have been in a management position 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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