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Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
Kenya, Nairobi
Fulltime
IPOA/HR/05/2024:
Job Purpose
Responsible for spearheading conduct of investigations and guide rapid response initiatives into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the National Police Service.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
Lead the development, formulation and/or review of strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to investigations;
Spearhead investigations of any complaints related to disciplinary or criminal offences committed by any member of the Service and make recommendations to the relevant authorities, including recommendations for prosecution compensation, internal disciplinary action or any other appropriate relief;
Spearhead audit and review all investigations;
Lead in gathering of evidence and analysis of information on investigations;
Oversee the safe custody of all investigative records and evidence;
Oversee management of records of all cases investigated by the Authority;
Direct development, review and implementation of quality assurance standards of investigations;
Guide in categorizing, prioritizing and allocation of cases for investigations;
Guide divisions in conducting investigations into cases of police misconduct within the department;
Guide the development and monitor implementation of the department’s annual work plan and budget;
Steer staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within the department;
Supervise and appraise direct reports.
Operational Responsibilities / Tasks
Coordinate teams in conducting investigations into public interest cases;
Co-operate with other directorates and departments to enhance investigations;
Coordinate and chair case conference reviews on finalized investigation cases at the Departmental level;
Review of internal case tracking system of all investigations;
Coordinate prosecution process in court in Liaison with the Authority’s legal team and office of the Director of Public prosecutions as appropriate;
Coordinate consolidation reports on ongoing and completed investigations;
Coordinate provision of information to facilitate publication of findings of investigations;
Communicate management decisions to departmental staff;
Monitoring implementation and reviewing of the department’s budget;
Develop periodic individual performance reports;
Coordinate identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department.
Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility
Guide the development and monitor implementation of departmental annual work plan and budgets.
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 / Job Influence
Managerial decisions
Operational decisions
IV. Working Conditions
Predominantly in an office setting with occasional field travel.
Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).
Academic qualifications
Master’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
Bachelor’s Degree in Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies
Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution;
Certificate in corporate Governance lasting not less than five (5) days;
Trainings in Human Rights.
Previous relevant work experience required.
Served in the position of Assistant Director in either investigation or rapid response and Forensic services for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position three (3) of which must have been in a management position in the Public or private sector.
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