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 over the
work of the police. IPOA is mandated to hold the police accountable to the
public in the performance of their functions.
To enable the
Authority achieve its mandate and vision for “a robust civilian accountability
mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the National Police
Service”, the Authority now wishes to recruit results oriented Kenyans citizen
with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacancies at the
Authority:-
Records Management Officer
Ref: IPOA/HR/06/2014
1 Post
Job Grade 7
Reporting to the Administration Officer,
the jobholder will be responsible for:
- Ensuring security of information and records in the registry.
- Storage and maintenance of files and records.
- Updating and maintenance of records and file index.
- Ensuring access restriction;
- Organization of the Authority’s General Registries;
- Liaise with the Heads of Units and Departments to design and implement records management policies and retention schedules of the Authority;
- Preparing archival finding aids;
- Periodic surveys and appraisal of records;
- Assisting all Units and Departments come up with a Master list of all documents;
- Ensuring that there is compliance with the National Archives and Documentation Act.
The successful
candidate should have a Diploma in Records/Information Management from a
recognized institution, at least 3 years’ work experience in a large registry
or records management office and archives, preferably in a public institution,
be fully conversant with Kenyan legislation on records; records management
procedures and practices including records surveys & appraisals, records
classification & indexing schemes and excellent computer skills.
Please note that
candidates with Bachelor’s Degree will have an added advantage
Candidates
should note that:
IPOA is an equal
opportunity employer
Persons living
with disabilities are encouraged to apply
Only shortlisted
candidates will be contacted
Shortlisted
Candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity
Card, Academic and Professional Certificates and Transcripts and Testimonials.
Shortlisted
applicants will also be required to obtain clearance from the following bodies.
- Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA)
- Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC)
- Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
- Criminal Investigations Department (CID)
Any form of
canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
How to Apply:
Interested
persons should send their applications quoting the job reference number and the
tittle of the position.
Applications
should be accompanied with a curriculum vitae containing details of your
qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected
remuneration, copies of professional/academic certificates, telephone number,
e-mail address and contacts of three references.
Applications
should be addressed to:
The Chief
Executive Officer
Independent
Policing Oversight Authority
P.O Box
23035-00100
Nairobi
Applications may
also be send through: info@ipoa.go.ke the
applications should reach the Authority on or before Friday 11th July 2014
