Independent Policing Oversight Authority Assistant Director- Investigations Jobs in Kenya

Independent Policing Oversight Authority Assistant Director- Investigations Jobs in Kenya; Responsible for coordinating conduct of investigations and provide rapid response
initiatives into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the
National Police Service. Duties shall be undertaken in the division of rapid response,
general investigations, homicide & serious offences and SGBV & Children

Key Responsibilities

I. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

1. Lead the implementation of strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards
and procedures pertaining to investigations;
2. Supervise teams in conducting investigations into public interest cases
3. Coordinate and chair case conference reviews on finalized investigation
cases at the Division Department level;
4. Coordinate audit and review of all investigations
5. Manage evidence gathering and analysis of information on investigations;
6. Coordinate records management of all cases investigated by the Authority;
7. Manage internal case tracking system of all investigations;
8. Coordinate provision reports on ongoing and completed investigations;
9. Guide teams in conducting investigations into cases of police misconduct
within the division;
10. Lead the development and implementation of the division’s annual work
plan and budget; and
11. Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development within the
division.

II. Operational Responsibilities

1. Co-operate with other departments and divisions to enhance investigations;
2. Organize the safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
3. Facilitate prosecution process in court in Liaison with the Authority’s legal
team and office of the Director of Public prosecutions as appropriate;
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4. Review of quality assurance standards of investigations;
5. Categorize, prioritize and supervise allocation of cases for investigations;
6. Provide information to facilitate publication of findings of investigations;
7. Communicate management decisions to staff in the division;
8. Monitor implementation and reviewing of the division’s budget:
9. Develop periodic individual performance reports
10. Identify of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the division;


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility

Participates in development of annual budget and procurement plans

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

1. Managerial decisions
2. Operational decisions

IV. Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.

Job Competencies

Academic qualifications

1. Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science,
Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent
qualifications from a recognized institution;

2. Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law,
Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution

Professional Qualifications

1. Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where
applicable
2. Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized
institution
3. Trainings in Human Rights

[Previous relevant work experience required.

Served in the position of Principal Officer in either Investigations or Rapid Response
and Forensic Services for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA 6 or served
for a period of twelve (12) years in Investigations or Forensics in the Public or private sector

Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

1) Investigations Skills
2) Leadership Skills
3) Planning Skills
4) Decision Making Skills
5) Interpersonal Skills
6) Communication Skills
7) Negotiation Skills
8) Analytical Skills
9) Report writing skills
1) Transparency and
accountability
2) Ethics and Integrity
3) Team player
4) Creativity and innovation
5) Resilience
6) Independence

How to Apply

Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application
through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and
job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email
applications, together with IPOA Employment Form, a detailed CV, copies of
academic & professional certificates, national identity card, names and
telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority to:

Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
Email: recruitment0125@ipoa.go.ke

For more information and job application details, see;

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