IPOA Head of Inspections and Monitoring Job

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, which provides for civilian oversight over the work of the police.

IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to the public in the performance of their functions.

IPOA wishes to recruit a results-oriented Kenyan citizen with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacancy at the Authority:

Head, Inspections and Monitoring
IPOA Grade 3

Job Ref: IPOA/HR/10/2015
Reports to Director, Inspections and Monitoring

Major duties and responsibilities

• Developing and Implementing Strategies, Policies and programmes on Inspections and monitoring activities;
• Managing and providing strategic leadership to the inspections and monitoring teams to gather information and conduct physical inspections of police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service;
• Developing and implementing departmental annual work-plans and budgets;
• Continuously reviewing the Monitoring and Inspections tools, ensuring that they meet the expected standards;
• Evaluating the performance of team members on annual basis and identifying existing gaps;
• Ensuring that the inspections and monitoring team members have clearly defined responsibilities and performance objectives;
• Ensuring all inspections and monitoring outcomes meet required standards in methodology and design;
• Advising on inspections and monitoring plan and budget review;
• Monitoring and evaluation of key performance indicators and production of timely and accurate reports such as semi-annual Performance reports and annual reports;
• Ensuring proper management of the department’s information, records and resources;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Profile:

Must be a citizen of Kenya.
Required functional skills:

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

• Bachelors in either of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• Master’s degree in either of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
• Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Chief Inspection and Monitoring officer or eight (8) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• Demonstrated professional competence and capability in work performance.
• Experience of working with a diverse workforce;

Required behavioral skills:

• A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
• Strong managerial skills, including motivating, developing, coaching and leading teams;
• Demonstrate high ethical standards;
• Demonstrate experience in result based strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation as well as financial management skills;
• Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications.

Supervisory responsibilities:

The Head of Inspections and Monitoring has day to day supervision and management of staff and, provide administrative and functional oversight to all Inspections and Monitoring staff.


Working relationships:

Internal – is part of Authority’s senior management Team. S/he works closely with Directors in other departments on a regular basis.
External – interacts with various stakeholders/Publics and other professional bodies such as ISM, Police and academic institutions, business and industry leaders, consultants, among others.

How to Apply

Interested persons should view detailed job descriptions and fill ONLY ONE application form (CLICK HERE to download). No other application formats will be accepted.
Applications in a sealed envelope with the job reference number clearly marked should be received by the undersigned on or before Friday 14th August 2015.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Chief Executive Officer,

Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor, 1st Ngong Avenue.

P.O. Box 23035-00100,
Nairobi.

Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer.