Independent Policing Oversight Authority Legal Officer II Jobs in Kenya

Independent Policing Oversight Authority Legal Officer II Jobs in Kenya; Responsible for provision of guidance and legal opinions to the Authority and
spearheading representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court
proceedings.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

1. Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and
procedures pertaining to legal Services in the Authority;

2. Represent the Authority in all civil court cases and Alternative Dispute
Resolution Mechanisms;

3. Institute civil proceedings for enforcement of the Authority’s
recommendations;

4. Institute civil proceedings for compensation of victims of police misconduct;

5. Carry out research on legal issues pertinent to operations of IPOA in
collaboration with the division of research;

6. Assist in conducting legal assignments and projects as directed;

7. Support in preparation and drafting of contracts, leases, Memoranda of
understanding formal agreements and other legal instruments;

8. Participate in outreach programs to strengthen IPOA’s governance and
improve the quality of service delivery by conducting legal aid clinics on
constitutional matters in collaboration with department of communications
and outreach;

9. Assist in conduct of legal audits to ensure legal compliance by the Authority;
10. In liaison with department of preventive services assist in conduct of audits of
processes and actions of the National Police Service to ensure compliance
with applicable legal and human rights standards;

11. Evaluate evidence in completed investigations by the Authority submitted in
non-complex matters for determination of its sufficiency and recommending
appropriate action to the Director of Public Prosecutions;

12. Review evidence in completed investigations by the IAU for determinations of
its sufficiency for recommending appropriate disciplinary action;
13. Prepare Authority’s cases for prosecution;

14. Watch brief for the Authority in the prosecution of criminal matters touching on
the Authority’s mandate;

15. Represent the Authority in criminal court proceedings including public inquests;

16. Update records in the division;

17. Consolidate data for internal and external reports in the division;

18. Implement risks mitigation measures;

19. Implement management decisions; and

20. Develop and implement individual annual work plan.

Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility

Prepare Work Plans, procurement plans and the Budgets

II. Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records

III. Decision Making / Job Influence

Operational decisions

IV. Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.

Job Competencies

Academic qualifications

1. Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;
2. Bachelor’s Degree in Law.

Professional Qualifications

1. Registered as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
2. Hold a current practicing certificate;
3. Member of Law Society of Kenya.

Previous relevant work experience required.
This is an entry level job

Functional Skills: Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:
1) Legal Research Skills
2) Planning Skills
3) Decision Making Skills
4) Analytical skills
5) Report writing skills
6) Interpersonal Skills
7) Communication 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 by 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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