About Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority was established through an Act of Parliament in November 2011 to provide civilian oversight to policing in Kenya. The first Board assumed office in June 2012.Vision: A robust civilian accountability mechanism that inspires public confidence and trust in the National Police Service.Mission: Undertake independent and impartial investigations, audits, inspections, and monitoring of the National Police Service to combat impunity with a view to promoting professionalism in service delivery for the benefit of the public.
Legal services
Job Type Part Time
Qualifications BA/BSc/HND , Diploma
Experience/Skillset 5 years
Job Location Kitale
Specialization Law / Legal
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
Employment Type: Contract
Monthly Pay: Salary Range: Ksh: 120,000 – Ksh:200,000 per month
Language: English