The Independent
Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a State Authority created under an Act
of Parliament No. 35 of 2011 which provides for civilian oversight of work of
the police.
IPOA has various
vacancies and would like to inform interested members of the public to apply:
Deputy Director,
Inspections and Monitoring
Grade 2
Ref: IPOA 04/08/13
Re-advertised
Reporting to the
Director/Chief Executive Officer, the jobholder will be responsible for
managing the inspections teams to gather information and conduct physical
inspections of police premises including detention facilities.
The jobholder
will also be responsible for:
·
Providing leadership,analytical, strategic and general oversight
in the implementation of the department activities.
·
Provide guidance and advice to members of the department and the
authority in general on realization of the Inspections and Monitoring
objectives.
·
Ensure Inspection and Monitoring of Police operations are
conducted in line with standard regulations of the authority.
·
Ensure proper management of the department information, records
and resources.
·
Responsible for the preparation of the Department’s report, work
plans and budget.
The successful
candidate will have
·
a Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Criminal Justice,
Law, Social Sciences or related areas and a Master’s degree in a relevant
field.
·
The ideal candidate will possess a minimum 10 years managerial
experience within a large organisation preferably within human rights, a
corporate environment and/or law enforcement.
·
Candidates who had previously applied for the role of Deputy
Director Inspections & Monitoring need not re-apply.
Inspections Officer
Grade 5
Ref: IPOA 05/08/13
2 Posts
Reporting to the
Deputy Director Inspections & Monitoring, the jobholder will be responsible
for Conducting Inspection in Police houses and detention facilities.
The jobholder
will also be responsible for:
·
Conducting of thematic, impromptu and routine Inspections of
Police premises in accordance with laid down regulations.
·
Leading of Inspections team during Police Premises Inspections.
·
Preparation of Inspections report.
·
Interviewing Officers at stations and Detainees.
·
Providing of rapid response action during eventualities.
·
Preparation of annual and performance reports in regards to
Inspection of Police Premises.
The successful
candidate will have
·
a Bachelor’s degree in criminology or Social Sciences with a
minimum of 3 years progressive experience within a large organisation
preferably within human rights, a corporate environment and/or law enforcement.
·
Should have the ability to conduct and supervise detailed
inspections of police premises and detention facilities.
·
High level of ethical behaviour and working with diverse
workforce is a priority.
Monitoring Officer
Grade 5
Ref: IPOA 06/08/13
2 Posts
Reporting to the
Deputy Director Inspections & Monitoring, the jobholder will be responsible
for monitoring police operations.
The jobholder
will also be responsible for:
·
Carrying out monitoring activities with regard to police
activities in line with regulations, Policy and act.
·
Conducting surveillance on
operations done by the
police as required by law and document reports
·
Implement policies and regulations that guide compliance on
detention standard
requirements
·
Direct and
ensure that up to date
standards in police station areas and facilitate compliance
·
Developing and implementing strategies on monitoring of police
stations to ensure adherence to set standards of civilian custody
·
Liaising with other law enforcement agents to ensure basic
compliance standards are upheld in police stations
·
Advise and follow up to ensure that basic human right conditions
are practiced in police stations
The successful
candidate will have
·
a Bachelor’s degree in criminology or Social Sciences with a
minimum of 5 years progressive experience within a large organisation preferably
within human rights, a corporate environment and/or law enforcement.
·
Should have the ability to conduct and supervise detailed
Monitoring of police premises and detention facilities.
·
High level of ethical behaviour and working with diverse workforce
is a priority.
·
Exposure to police science and security studies, human rights
issues, monitoring and evaluation is a must.
How to Apply
Interested
persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the
title of the position you are applying for.
In addition,
please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your qualifications,
experience, present position, current and expected remuneration as well as
copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include your day
and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of three
references together with copies of relevant certificates and testimonials with
envelopes clearly marked the position being applied for.
The application
should reach The Authority by Friday, 13th September 2013.
The applications
should be addressed to:
TSG
Voucher No: 2181
P.O Box 49990 -
00100
Nairobi
Kenya
OR
DNA
NO: 1555
P.O Box 49010 -
00100
Nairobi
Kenya
Note:
1. IPOA is an
equal opportunity employer
2. Persons living
with disabilities are encouraged to apply
3. Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted and canvassing will lead to Automatic
disqualification.
