IPOA Senior Investigations Officers Jobs

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 results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacancies at the Authority:
Senior Investigations Officer
IPOA Grade 5
Ref: IPOA/HR/16/2015
5 Positions

Reports to the Director Investigations.


Main Duties and Responsibilities
The Investigations Officer will be responsible to the Head of Investigations. Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-
• Developing investigation/work plans for the cases allocated.
• Undertaking investigations on allegations of misconduct, deaths and serious injuries to persons while in police custody, or which are the result of police action or inaction; or were caused by members of the National Police Service;
• Leading investigations into cases undertaken by investigations teams;
• Gathering and analysing evidence and organizing it in statements, sets of records and facts;
• Gathering information and produce intelligence reports to inform investigations;
• Recording of statements from complainants, witnesses and suspects officers;
• Ensuring safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
• Attending post-mortems;
• Documenting all investigations in concise, factual and timely manner; and
• Supporting prosecution process in court
• Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time
Job Specifications

• For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-
• Served for a minimum period of three (2) years in investigatory work in a national or international investigation agency at the grade of Investigation Officer or Forensic Auditor or four (4) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector;
• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Political Science, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
• A valid driving license
• Ability to use computer application; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance
• Demonstrable knowledge in investigation, forensic audit and human rights.

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.