Job Purpose: 

Conduct research to generate new knowledge and evidence-based statistics to inform policy and decision-making at the Authority and in the Policing Sector.
Reports to: Head of Inspections and Monitoring.
Job Description
Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities
1) Assist in the implementation of policies, strategies, manuals, plans, procedures, and standards pertaining to strategy and research services.
2) Assist in strategy and research operations.
3) Assist in the implementation of controls for deployment and application of strategy and research services.
4) Assist in the development of strategy and research concepts to professionalize police service.
5) Coach and mentor strategy and research Officers.
6) Prepare team annual work plans, budgets, and procurement plans.
Operational Responsibilities
1) Conduct research.
2) Prepare tools for the strategy and research function.
3) Identify procurement requirements for effective strategy and research operations.
4) Engage stakeholders to collect and corroborate research data and facts for informed recommendations.
5) Prepare concepts to inform strategy and research for the Authority.
6) Provide updates on strategy and research to the Principal Officer.
7) Track recommendations made by the Authority and update on their implementation status.
8) Prepare for dissemination forums on research findings and recommendations.
9) Prepare an analysis of trends and patterns of reported police misconduct.
10)Prepare activity, monthly, quarterly, bi-annual performance, and Annual reports for the Department.
11)Prepare quarterly and biannual performance review briefs for the Strategy and Research Department.
12)Implement strategy and research annual budget, work plan, and procurement plan.
13)Appraise strategy and research officers and identify training needs.
14)Participate in meetings for the Department.
Profile:
c) Must be a citizen of Kenya.
d) Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Job Specifications
For an appointment at this position, a candidate must have: -
(i) A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Social Sciences, Law, Business Management, Finance, or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
(ii) Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of Strategy and Research Officer or six (6) years in a comparable and relevant position in the Public Service or Private Sector.
(iii) Certificate in Research/ Statistical packages/ Data analysis and management.
(iv)Certificate in computer application skills.
(v) Registered with a relevant professional body where applicable.
Required functional and behavioral skills:
• Strategy Development and Research Skills.
• Supervisory Skills.
• Planning Skills.
• Decision Making Skills.
• Data analysis and Analytical skills.
• Report writing skills.
• Interpersonal Skills.
• Communication Skills.
• Negotiation Skills.
• Transparency and accountability.
• Ethics and Integrity.
• Team player.
• Creativity and innovation.

• Resilience.

• Independence.

How to apply:
Interested persons who meet the requirements should submit their application through Post Office, email or by hand delivery, clearly indicating the position and job reference number, on both the cover letter, envelope and email applications, together with a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as
to reach the Authority to:

Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, NAIROBI.
Email: [email protected]

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