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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
Job Ref No: IPOA/HR/13/2017
IPOA GRADE 5
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Consolidated Salary: KES.122,000 – 202,000
The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible to the Director, Complaints Management and Legal Services through the Head of Legal Services.
Job Description
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
- Handling complex litigation cases and provide adequate representation of IPOA in civil and criminal Court Proceedings;
- Carrying out comprehensive analysis of evidence, which includes evaluation of evidence gathered in the course of investigations and to prepare legal reports and briefs;
- Carrying out research into legal issues pertinent to the operations of the Authority;
- preparing statutory performance and annual reports in liaison with Heads of other departments of the Authority;
- Undertaking conveyancing and provide legal advice to the Authority on all aspects thereof;
- Handling matters pertaining to the preparation of cases for prosecution and oversee the prosecution thereof;
- Providing liaison with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and other relevant State Agencies;
- Undertaking any other duties that may be assigned from time to time
Profile:
- Must be a citizen of Kenya.
- Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Required functional skills:
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
- Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;
- Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
- Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either Legal Officer or for a period of six (6) years in Legal services, in the Public Service or Private Sector post admission experience in Law as a legal practitioner/academician or judicial officer;
- Knowledge and experience in a law enforcement environment will be an added advantage; and
- Certificate in computer application skills;
Required behavioural skills:
- A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
- Ability to maintain confidence and trust regarding sensitive issues; and
- Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and capability in work performance;
All applicants MUST attach clearance from the following bodies:
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
- Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC);
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
- Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)
Those who applied for Senior Legal Officer in the immediate previous advertisement need NOT apply. Applicants MUST note that they may be posted to serve in ANY part of the country.
Applicants who applied for the position of Head Investigations can reapply.
Applicants should CLICK HERE to download and submit the duly completed IPOA job application Form, updated CV, academic certificates, testimonials and the above specified clearances.
Canvassing and incomplete applications may lead to automatic disqualification.
Applications in a sealed envelope with the job reference number clearly marked should be received by the undersigned on or before Friday, 10th November 2017.
The Chief Executive Officer Independent Policing Oversight Authority P.O Box 23035-00100 Nairobi.
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