Ref: IPOA /HR /01/2015
Job Summary: The Director, Inspections and Monitoring will be responsible to the Chief Executive Officer in coordinating intelligence gathering, inspections and monitoring activities.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:
Collating and validating intelligence reports that will support operations of the Authority;
Providing guidance in development and implementation of strategies, policies, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to inspection and monitoring services as per the Authorities strategic plan;
Overseeing the inspection of police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service;
Overseeing monitoring of policing operations affecting members of the public;
Ensuring that inspections and monitoring are being conducted in line with the standard regulations of the Authority;
Developing the standards of inspections and monitoring methodology and tools;
Developing and maintaining relationships with Police and other relevant government Ministries, Department and agencies;
Ensuring proper management of the directorate information, records and resources;
Leading the monitoring of action taken by the IAU of the National Police Service in response to complaints against the police;
Liaising with key stakeholders in ensuring that human rights are observed during inspections and major police operations that involve members of the public;
Ensuring preparation of the Directorate’s reports, work plans and budgets; and
Representing the Department in critical engagements and overseeing budgetary controls for the Department.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:
Served for a minimum period of ten (10) years with the security sector, five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Criminal Justice, Law, or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution will be an added advantage;
Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Programme lasting not less than three (3) weeks from a recognized institution
Certificate in computer application skills;
Demonstrated professional competence, integrity and capability in work performance.
Demonstrated ability to analyze, evaluate and interpret information/intelligence to inform operational, tactical and strategic interventions
All shortlisted Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts and Testimonials.
They will also be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies.
i. Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
ii. Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
iii. Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
iv. Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI)
How to Apply
Interested persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the title of the position.
Applications should be accompanied with a curriculum vitae containing details of qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration, copies of professional/academic certificates, telephone, e-mail address and contacts of three references.
Applications should be sent or delivered to the address below:
The Chief Executive Officer
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
ACK Garden Annex, 3rd Floor,
1st Ngong Avenue.
P.O. Box 23035-00100,
Nairobi
Email: careers@ipoa.go.ke
Applications should be received not later than 13th February 2015.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status.
IPOA is an equal opportunity employer
Guarding Public Interest in Policing