Legal 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: Legal Officer II Ref: IPOA/HR/14/2026 Job Grade: IPOA 9 3 Positions Consolidated Salary: KES 90,000 – 130,000 Directorate: Legal Services Department: Legal Services Section / Unit: Legal Audit and Human Rights Compliance / Prosecution and Litigation Location / Work Station: Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Assistant Director, Legal Services/ Assistant Director, Regional Coordination Job Purpose: Responsible for provision of guidance and legal opinions to the Authority and spearheading representation of the Authority in all legal, civil and criminal court proceedings. Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks i. Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to Legal Services; ii. Representing the Authority in all civil and criminal court proceedings and Alternative Dispute Resolution Mechanisms; iii. Collecting and collating data on legal issues pertinent to the operations of IPOA in collaboration with the division of research; iv. Supporting the preparation and drafting of contracts, leases, Memoranda of Understanding, formal agreements and other legal instruments; v. Participating in outreach programs to strengthen IPOA’s governance and improve the quality of service delivery by conducting legal aid clinics on constitutional matters; vi. Liaising with the department of preventive services to assist in the conduct of audits of processes and actions of the National Police Service to ensure compliance with applicable legal and human rights standards; vii. Evaluating evidence in completed investigations by the Authority submitted in non-complex matters for the determination of its sufficiency and recommending appropriate action to the Director of Public Prosecutions; viii. Reviewing evidence in completed investigations by the IAU for determinations of its sufficiency for recommending appropriate disciplinary action; ix. Preparing the Authority’s cases for prosecution; and 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 Law; ii. Post graduate Diploma in law; iii. Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya; iv. Member of Law Society of Kenya; v. Valid Practicing License; and 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.