About the Role

Job Purpose

To provide professional legal services to the Authority.
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities 

1) Assist in the implementation of strategies, policies, plans, standards, guidelines,  and procedures
2) Supervise training and development of staff in the department.
3) Representation the Authority in legal, civil and criminal court proceedings and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms
4) Supervise review of investigation files
5) Supervise monitoring of prosecution matters within the Authority’s mandate
6) Assist in negotiating, drafting, and reviewing of contracts, MoUs and other agreements on behalf of the Authority.
7) Assist in the coordination of case conferencing on investigation files;
8) Prepare statutory performance and annual reports;
9) Coach and mentor legal officers

Operational Responsibilities / Tasks

1) Prepare advisory opinions on complaints and cases referred to legal for review
2) Supervise analysis of evidence in completed investigation files
3) Prepare legal opinions and reports as required
4) Represent the Authority in legal, civil, and criminal court proceedings and ADR processes
5) Prepare and supervise the drafting of pleadings for filing in court
6) Review legal opinions/advice and report on legal matters
7) Review contracts and leases for approval
8) Supervise the development of MOUs with relevant state and non-state actors

9) Supervise formulation and review of legal policies and practices
10) Supervise, coach and mentor Legal Officers

Job Dimensions:

Responsibility for Physical Assets 

Responsible for assigned office furniture and equipment.

Decision-Making / Job Influence

The role is responsible for operational decisions.

Working Conditions

The job is mainly performed in an office setting with occasional field visits and court.

Job Competencies (Knowledge, Experience and Attributes / Skills)

Academic qualifications

1. A Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized.

Professional Qualifications / Membership in professional bodies

1) Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
2) Post graduate Diploma in legal studies
3) Member of Law Society of Kenya
4) Holds a current practicing certificate
5) Certificate in computer application skills
Previous relevant work experience required

Served for a minimum period of three (3) years as a Legal Officer at IPOA or for a period of six (6) years in Legal services, public service or private sector.

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 IPOA Employment form, a detailed CV, copies of academic certificates, national identity card, names and telephone contacts of three referees, so as to reach the Authority by Tuesday, 13th September, 2022 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]

Upon offer of employment, the successful candidate MUST present and satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 by providing copies of the following documents;
1. A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
2. A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
3. A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
4. A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)and
5. A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)