IPOA Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer 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:
Performance, Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

IPOA Grade 4
Job Ref: IPOA/HR/13/2015

Reports to the Chief Executive Officer.
Major duties and responsibilities:

• Developing and Implementing Performance Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks and tools;
• Undertaking Corporate Monitoring and Evaluation of performance against the strategy and work-plans;
• Liaising with all departments of IPOA to develop, harmonize and define performance indicators;
• Organizing for evaluation and impact studies and the use of data for improvement;
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Profile:

• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Required functional skills:

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
• A Bachelors in Statistics, Economics, Computer Science with proven equivalent qualification will be considered;
• Five (5) years relevant working experience in the field of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation;
• Have experience in database / statistical management and data analysis;
• Must be computer literate with strong end user skills and proficiency in MS Office and SPSS statistical package;

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;
• Be an effective communicator with excellent negotiation and people leadership skills;
• Supervisory responsibilities: The Performance Monitoring and Evaluation officer will provide functional oversight to all departments with regards to Performance Monitoring and Evaluation function.

Working relationships:

• Internal – is part of Authority’s management Team. S\he works closely with Board members on 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 employe