Job Purpose

Responsible for development and review of plans, frameworks, Monitoring and Evaluation and development of performance reports as per the IPOA Act.

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks


Support in implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, rules, standards and procedures pertaining to planning, monitoring and evaluation while ensuring compliance to applicable... laws and statutes;
Collate data for development of internal and external reports on planning, monitoring and evaluation in the Authority;
Carry out evaluation activities in the Authority;
Implement monitoring and evaluation frameworks and tools;
Implement M&E awareness and sensitization programs in the Authority;
Maintain utilization of Authority’s’ statistics;
Update records in the division;
Implement risk mitigation measures;
Implement management decisions; and
Develop and implement individual work plan.


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Draft annual work plan and 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 (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications


Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Economics, Business Management, Finance, Project Management, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, 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.


Previous relevant work experience required.


This is an entry level job


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:


Organization and Planning Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Analytical Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Resilience more

Job Purpose


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


Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to legal Services in the Authority;
Represent the... Authority in all civil court cases and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms;
Institute civil proceedings for enforcement of the Authority’s recommendations;
Institute civil proceedings for compensation of victims of police misconduct;
Carry out research on legal issues pertinent to operations of IPOA in collaboration with the division of research;
Assist in conducting legal assignments and projects as directed;
Support in preparation and drafting of contracts, leases, Memoranda of understanding formal agreements and other legal instruments;
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;
Assist in conduct of legal audits to ensure legal compliance by the Authority;
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
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;
Review evidence in completed investigations by the IAU for determinations of its sufficiency for recommending appropriate disciplinary action;
Prepare Authority’s cases for prosecution;
Watch brief for the Authority in the prosecution of criminal matters touching on the Authority’s mandate;
Represent the Authority in criminal court proceedings including public inquests;
Update records in the division;
Consolidate data for internal and external reports in the division;
Implement risks mitigation measures;
Implement management decisions; and
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 (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications 

Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;


Bachelor’s Degree in Law.


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


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


Previous relevant work experience required.


This is an entry level job


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills: 


Legal Research Skills
Planning Skills
Decision Making Skills
Analytical skills
Report writing skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Resilience
Independence more

Job Purpose


Responsible for administration of the supply chain function to ensure timely availability of goods, works and services in the Authority.


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks


Support implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on supply chain management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and... circulars;
Conduct market surveys/research to inform procurement of goods, works and services;
Support in the implementation of capacity building programs on supply chain processes in the Authority;
Conduct registration/prequalification of suppliers and maintenance of the lists;
Update inventory/stores in compliance with the relevant regulations;
Update records in the division;
Consolidate data for compiling internal and external reports in the division;
Implement risks mitigation measures;
Issue items to staff;
Develop and implement individual work plan.


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Prepare annual work plan and 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 (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications


Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Procurement, Purchasing, logistics, Business Administration, Commerce or its equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


A member of the Kenya Institute of Supplies Management (KISM)


Previous relevant work experience required.


This is an entry level job


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:


Analytical skills
Organization and Planning Skills
Dispute Resolution Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Emotional intelligence
Resilience
Independence more

Job Purpose


Responsible for maintaining records in the Authority


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks


Supervise implementation of electronic records management system in collaboration with ICT department
Implement policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on records management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and... circulars;
Maintain and update records in the Authority;
Monitor compliance with legislations that impact on records management;
Prepare records and documents disposal schedule in liaison with relevant government agencies;
Maintain file movement records;
Sensitize staff on records management;
Implement disaster preparedness, management and recovery program;
Consolidate data for developing reports in records management division;
Supervise implementation quality assurance standards in records management;
Coach, mentor, supervise staff under their purview;
Develop and implement Individual annual work plan; and
Implement risk mitigation measures


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Draft 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 (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills).

Academic qualifications


Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Information Science; Records Management, Library Science, Archives and Records Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


Professional qualification and membership to a professional body where applicable
Supervisory course lasting not less than two (2) weeks from a recognized institution


Previous relevant work experience required.


Served in the grade of Records Management Officer I for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA job grade 8 or Six (6) years in a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills: 


Organization and Planning Skills
Dispute Resolution Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Emotional intelligence
Resilience
Independence more

Job Purpose


Responsible for coordinating in provision of independent assurance that an organization’s risk management, governance processes, internal control systems and processes are operating effectively.


Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities


Coordinate the development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, frameworks,... guidelines, work plans, standards and procedures that impact on internal audit while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
Guide development and monitor implementation of risk based annual internal audit plans and programmes;
Coordinate audit reviews to assess effectiveness of risk management process and the adequacy of internal control systems;
Guide in monitoring application of internal controls relating to risk management, compliance, security, ethics, and environmental issues;
Coordinate preparation of internal audit reports findings with appropriate recommendations;
Coordinate special audit investigations and forensic audits on need basis;
Guide in implementation and monitoring of internal audit systems in accordance with International Auditing Standards;
Coordinate follow-up audits to ensure implementation of audit recommendations;
Coordinate development of internal audit reports and risk assessment reports in risk and audit department;
Collaborate with heads of directorates and other departments for effective performance of internal audits;
Coordinate identification of risks and recommend mitigation measures in the Authority;
Coordinate external audits of IPOA by the Office of the Auditor General;
Coordinate preparation of annual performance reports in regards to internalaudit department;
Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities for officers under their supervision;
Coordinate development and monitor implementation of departmental annual work plan and budgets;
Coordinate staff performance management for officers under their supervision


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks


Develop and monitor implementation of capacity building programs to promote awareness of governance, risk management and internal controls;
Develop annual risk based work plan for internal audit and risk department;
Review the semi-annually risk assessment reports prepared and forward to Head of department or management and Audit committee;
Provide inputs for updates of standards procedures and guidelines for internal audit and risk assessments;
Perform secretarial duties for Audit and Risk Committee in absence head of internal audit and risk department;
Prepare Internal audit reports for presentation to Management and Audit Committee of the Board;
Update and implement the IPOA risk management framework and review the internal framework and monitor compliance;
Assess the Authority’s performance and governance processes for improvement and coordinate continuous risk assessment and evaluations of departments;
Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
Implement risk mitigation measures.


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Guide the development and monitor implementation of division’s annual work plan and budgets.


II. Responsibility for Physical Assets


Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records


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: - Business Administration (Accounting/ Finance), Master of Science (Accounting /Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution.
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce (Accounting/Finance); Business Administration (Accounting/Finance) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


Certified Public Accountants (CPA) Part III or Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) Part III or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Registration with Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and in good standing;
Professional qualification in Enterprise Risk Management from recognized institution;
Possess certified information systems auditor (CISA) qualification.
Registered with the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or ISACA or any other relevant professional body
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution


Previous relevant work experience required.


Served in the grade of Principal Internal Auditor at IPOA 6 for a minimum period of three (3) years or twelve (12) years in a comparable and relevant position in the public or private sector


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:


Leadership skills
Negotiation skills
Analytical skills
Organization and Planning Skills
Dispute Resolution Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Emotional intelligence
Resilience
Independence more

Job Purpose


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/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial /... Supervisory Responsibilities


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


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks


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

Functional Skills:


Investigations Skills
Leadership Skills
Planning Skills
Decision Making Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills
Analytical Skills
Report writing skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Resilience
Independence more

Job Purpose

Responsible for providing strategic leadership in guidance and legal opinions to the Authority and spearheading representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court proceedings, conduct Legal Audit and ensure Human rights compliance

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities


Spearhead development, implementation... and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to prosecution, evidence evaluation, civil litigation and ADR mechanisms; Contract Management, Legal Advice and Compliance and Prosecution & Evidence evaluation in the Authority;
Spearhead representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court proceedings and ADR Mechanisms; conduct Legal Audit and ensure Human rights compliance
Advise the Deputy Director Legal services on all matters relating to prosecution, civil litigation, ADR, Legal Audit and Human rights compliance
Lead the departments in engagements with Board committees and interdepartmental engagements;
Approve reviewed investigation files and make recommendations for consideration by the Deputy Director, CEO and Board Technical Committee;
Review and approve all departmental reports and papers for consideration by the Deputy Director, Management, CEO and Board Committees;
Oversee prosecution of matters within the Authority’s mandate;
Liaise with Investigations Directorate in conducting case conferences;
Oversee legal audit, give recommendations and monitor compliance with the Constitution and other statutes;
Spearhead negotiation of contracts, MoUs and other agreements on behalf of the Authority and make recommendations as appropriate;
Guide in drafting and/or review of contracts, MoUs and other agreements;
Advise the Board, the CEO and Senior Management on all matters pertaining to contract management and compliance;
Supervise and co-ordinate the carrying out of legal research in collaboration with division of research;
Oversee management of records in the department;
Oversee development of internal and external reports in the department;
Foster collaborative working relationships with external agencies and other departments for provision of legal services;
Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department;
Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;
Spearhead staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities within the department;
Oversee the development and monitor implementation of department’s annual work plans and budgets;
Direct development, review and implementation of quality assurance standards in the department; and
Spearhead staff performance management in the department


Operational Responsibilities / Tasks


Represent the Authority in highly complex legal, civil, criminal court proceedings and ADR processes;
Monitor review of investigations files with regard to investigations conducted by the Authority and make recommendations;
Organize and coordinate the receipt of instructions from other directorates and preparation of legal opinions, contracts, agreements, MoUs and other legal documents;
Enforce compliance by the Authority with the Constitution, all applicable legislative instruments, and regulations;
Collaborate with other external parties and other departments on matters relating to Contract Management, legal advice and Compliance;
Communicate management decisions to departmental staff;
Develop and implement Individual annual work plan;
Develop periodic individual performance reports; and
Implement risk mitigation measures


Job Dimensions:

I. Financial Responsibility


Lead preparation of Work Plans, procurement plans and the Budgets.


II. Responsibility for Physical Assets


Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records


III. Decision Making / Job Influence


Strategic decisions
Managerial decisions
Operational decisions


 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: Law, Business Administration, Public Policy Development or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;
Bachelor’s Degree in Law


Professional Qualifications / Membership to professional bodies


Registered as an advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
Hold a current practicing certificate;
Leadership course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized institution


Previous relevant work experience required.


Served in the position of Assistant Director, Legal Services for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 for a period of twelve (12) years in Legal services, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private sector


Functional Skills, Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:

Functional Skills:


Legal Research Skills
Supervisory Skills
Planning Skills
Decision Making Skills
Analytical skills
Report writing skills
Interpersonal Skills
Communication Skills
Negotiation Skills


Behavioral Competencies/Attributes:


Transparency and accountability
Ethics and Integrity
Team player
Creativity and innovation
Resilience
Independence more

IPOA/HR/06/2024:
Job Purpose
Responsible for coordinating administrative support services to ensure that services are provided in an effective and efficient manner in the Authority.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Lead development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on... administration services while ensuring compliance to applicable legislations and circulars;
Coordinate all administrative activities in the Authority;
Coordinate the general management of transport services;
Manage outsourced services and assets in the Authority;
Coordinate disaster management and emergency response initiatives;
Coordinate maintenance activities, repairs and renovation projects in the Authority;
Supervise implementation of Authority’s development projects in consultation with the department of supply chain management;
Supervise timely settlement of the Authority’s utility bills and other related claims;
Guide organization of Authority’s workshops, seminars and other functions in consultation with supply chain management department;
Manage inventory of the Authority’s assets;
Oversee management of records in the division;
Coordinate development of reports in the division;
Collaborate with other departments and divisions for effective administrative services;
Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the division;
Coach, mentor, supervise and facilitate capacity development activities in the division;
Lead in the development and monitor implementation of division’s annual work plan and budgets; and
Guide staff performance management in the division.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders and departments for effective administrative services;
Develop and implement individual work plan;
Compile data on corporate annual staff performance appraisal.

Job Dimensions:
Financial Responsibility

Prepare annual work plan, procurement plan and budgets.

Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records

Decision Making / Job Influence

Managerial decisions
Operational decisions

 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 Social Science or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; and
Bachelor’s Degree in any Social Science or its equivalent qualification 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.

Previous relevant work experience required.

Served in the position of Principal Administration Officer for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 6 or for a period of twelve (12) years in administration in the public or private sector. more

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. more

IPOA/HR/04/2024
Job Purpose
Responsible for spearheading inspections of police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities

Guide development, implementation and/or review of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to Inspections, while... ensuring compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations;
Oversee inspections of Police facilities and premises under the control of the
Service to professionalize the service;
Lead in development, implementation and/or review of inspection tools, concepts and controls to suit emerging trends in policing;
Oversee compilation of inspection reports with recommendations to the service or any state organ;
Spearhead monitoring and follow up on implementation of recommendations arising from inspections of police facilities and premises;
Oversee rapid inspections response activities in the Authority;
Steer management of records in the department;
Spearhead development of internal reports in the department;
Foster collaborative working relationships with other stakeholders, directorates and departments to enhance inspections of police facilities and premises;
Lead in identification of risks and formulate measures to mitigate risks in the department;
Direct the utilization of financial and material resources allocated to the department;
Oversee staff performance management in the department;
Steer staff coaching, mentorship and capacity development activities in the department; and
Guide the development and monitor implementation of departmental annual work plan and budgets.

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

Collaborate with the department of Planning, M&E and Research to track implementation of recommendations made by the Authority to the National Police Service or any other state organ;
Communicate Management decisions to staff in the department;
Chair departmental staff meetings;
Develop and implement Individual annual work plan; and
Implement risk mitigation measures.

Job Dimensions:
I. Financial Responsibility

Guide preparation of Work Plans, procurement plans and the Budgets

II. Responsibility for Physical Assets

Responsible for Office equipment, furniture and records

III. Decision Making / Job Influence

Strategic decisions
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: Law, Public Administration, Criminology, Sociology, Political Science, Social Sciences, Security Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Public Administration, Criminology, Sociology, Political Science, Social Sciences, Security Studies or equivalent qualification 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.

Previous relevant work experience required.

Served in the position of Assistant Director in either inspections, monitoring or preventive services for a minimum period of three (3) years at IPOA grade 5 or for a period of twelve (12) years in inspections and monitoring, three (3) of which must have been in a senior management level in the Public or private sector. more