Investigations Officer - IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya. Its main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police. The Authority wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions: - Job Title: Investigations Officer II Job Ref: IPOA/HR/15/2026 Job Grade: IPOA 9 4 Positions Consolidated Salary: KES 90,000 – 130,000 Directorate: Investigations and Forensic Services Department: Investigations / Forensics and Rapid Response Section / Unit Rapid Response / General Investigation s/ Homicide & Serious Offences / SGBV & Children Location / Work Station: Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Investigations / Assistant Director, Regional Coordination Job Purpose: To conduct investigations into complaints related to offences committed by any member of the Service as provided and guided under Section 6, 7, 24 and 25 of the IPOA Act. Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities: i. Implementing strategies, policies, manuals, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to investigations; ii. Conducting investigations of any complaints on police misconduct; iii. Collecting and collating information and drafting reports to inform investigations; iv. Updating the internal case tracking system of all investigations; v. Supporting the prosecution process in court in liaison with the division head; vi. Supporting the implementation of quality assurance standards of investigations; vii. Participating in rapid responses; viii. Gathering evidence and analyzing information on investigations and Forensics; ix. Updating, maintaining and ensuring safe custody of all investigative records; and x. Implementing risk mitigation measures. Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications: i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Forensic Science, Criminal Justice, Criminology, Law, Social Science or any other relevant field from a recognized institution; and ii. Proficiency in Computer Applications. How to Apply: Interested applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their applications through the Authority’s CAREERS PORTAL, applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10th November, 2026. Director/Chief Executive Officer, Independent Policing Oversight Authority, 1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor, P.O Box 23035 – 00100, Nairobi. Email: recruitment1023@ipoa.go.ke Please note that upon receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. This includes submitting valid copies of the following documents:

• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report);
• A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not in its recruitment discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health or social status. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification. IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview). Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Data Protection: The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is committed to safeguarding your personal data in accordance with the Data Protection Act. Any personal data provided will be processed in line with our Privacy Policy.