IPOA Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is a state Authority created under an Act of Parliament No.35 of 2011, with the mandate of holding the police accountable to the public in the performance of their

functions.

The Authority wishes to recruit results oriented Kenyans citizen with drive, vision
and creativity to fill the following positions:-

The Senior Legal Officer will be responsible to the Director, Complaints Management and Legal Services through the Head of Legal Services.

Job Description

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail:-

  • Handling complex litigation cases and provide adequate representation of IPOA in civil and criminal Court Proceedings;
  • Carrying out comprehensive analysis of evidence, which includes evaluation of evidence gathered in the course of investigations and to prepare legal reports and briefs;
  • Carrying out research into legal issues pertinent to the operations of the Authority;
  • preparing statutory performance and annual reports in liaison with Heads of other departments of the Authority;
  • Undertaking conveyancing and provide legal advice to the Authority on all aspects thereof;
  • Handling matters pertaining to the preparation of cases for prosecution and oversee the prosecution thereof;
  • Providing liaison with the Office of the Director of Public Prosecution and other relevant State
    Agencies;
  • Undertaking any other duties that may be assigned from time to time

    Profile:

  • Must be a citizen of Kenya.
  • Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Required functional skills:

    For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:-

  • A Bachelor’s degree in Law or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution;
  • Post graduate Diploma in legal studies;
  • Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
  • Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either Legal Officer or for a period of six (6) years in Legal services, in the Public Service

    Certificate in computer application skills;

    Required behavioural skills:

  • A candidate must be a person of integrity, demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and be a team player;
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues;
  • Demonstrated professional competence; and
  • Excellent knowledge of relevant computer software and applications.

    All applicants MUST attach clearance from the following bodies:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  • Ethics and Anti- Corruption Commission (EACC);
  • Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI); and
  • Credit Reference Bureau (CRB)

    How to apply:

  • Interested persons who meet the above criteria are invited to submit their applications online attaching all the relevant documents. Canvassing and incomplete applications may lead to automatic disqualification.
  • Applications should be received on or before
    Tuesday, 4th September, 2018. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

  • For more information and job application details, see; IPOA Senior Legal Officer Jobs in Kenya

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