IPOA Head of Forensics and Rapid Response Jobs in Kenya

IPOA Head of Forensics and Rapid Response Jobs in Kenya

Job Purpose

To coordinate rapid response and forensic investigations into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the Service as provided and guided under Section 6, 7, 24 and 25 of the IPOA Act.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial /Supervisory Responsibilities

Coordinate development and implementation of policies, strategies, manuals, plans, procedures and standards pertaining to rapid response and
forensic services;

Coordinate rapid response and forensic investigations into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the Service;

Develop controls for deployment and application of rapid response and forensic investigations kits, tools and equipment;

Manage development and implementation of rapid response and forensic investigations work plans, data, information, records and resources;

Coordinate development and equipping forensic laboratory to support investigations;

Oversee forensic analysis and management protocols in the Authority to inform investigations;

Guide, coach and mentor the rapid response and forensic officers;

Coordinate employee performance management and competency development plans in the rapid response and forensic department.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Provide leadership to the staff in the department;

Lead and guide conduct of rapid response and forensic investigations into high priority, sensitive and complex cases;

Coordinate categorization and prioritization of cases for rapid response and forensic investigations;

Coordinate collection, analysis and dissemination of intelligence on the rapid response and forensic investigations operations;

Provide working tools and equipment for the rapid response and forensic investigations function;

Liaise with other technical operations on rapid response and forensic issues;

Assess operational risks before deployment of officers on any rapid response and forensic investigations activity;

Organize meetings to discuss on rapid response and forensic analysis, tools, assignments and reports;

Appraise procurement requisitions for effective rapid response and forensic operations;

Advice on rapid response and forensic investigations issues to the Management;

Initiate redress of operational risks and audit processes for purposes of effective delivery of the rapid response and forensic investigations mandate;

Review and forward forensic operational work plans for approval;

Review and forward rapid response and forensic reports;

Review rapid response and forensic data, information, files, records and processes for quality assurance;

Review and forward rapid response and forensic annual budget, workplan and procurement plan;

Guide in coaching and mentorship programmes for staff

in the Department;

Supervise and appraise direct reports and identify their training needs.

Job Dimensions:

Financial Responsibility

Although not an AIE holder, the role in indirectly responsible for an annual budget of approximately 10M.

Manage standing imprest for Rapid response (Approximately 2M annually)

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for all rapid response and forensic services physical assets (ICT, office furniture and equipment, evidence/ exhibit custody room, forensic laboratory kits, tools, equipment and machines, forensic field operation kits, tools and equipment).

Decision Making / Job Influence

Responsible for strategic, managerial and operational decisions for the Department

Working Conditions

Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic Qualifications

A Master’s degree in either Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized university.

Professional Qualifications / Membership to Professional Bodies

Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Senior Management Course or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.

Certificate in forensics or forensic investigations.

Certificate in computer application;

Registered with a relevant Professional Body where applicable

Previous Relevant Work Experience Required

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Principal Investigations or Principal Forensic Officer or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector, five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management level.

Functional Skills, Behavioural Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills Behavioral

Forensic Investigations

Management Skills

Leadership Skills

Financial Management Skills

Inspections Skills

Planning Skills

Decision Making Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Report writing skills

Competencies/Attributes

Transparency and accountability

Ethics and Integrity

Team player

Creativity and innovation

Resilience

Independence

How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; IPOA Head of Forensics and Rapid Response Jobs in Kenya

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