Job Description
IPOA/HR/10/2021: DIRECTOR OF INSPECTIONS, RESEARCH AND MONITORING - JOB GRADE, IPOA 2, 1 POSITION (CONSOLIDATED SALARY KES. 320,000 – 470,000)
Job Purpose: The Director of Inspections, Research and Monitoring will provide strategic leadership and direction in inspections, research and monitoring in the Authority as provided and guided under Section 6 of the IPOA Act.
This is a performance based contract and may be renewed subject to satisfactory performance
Reports to: The Chief Executive officer.
Direct reports: Head of Inspections, Head of Monitoring, Head of Strategy, and Research
Job Description
The Director of Inspections, Research and Monitoring is responsible for the following: -
1) Oversee the development and implementation of policies, strategies, manuals, plans, procedures and standards pertaining to inspections, research and monitoring services;
2) Oversee inspections of police premises and detention facilities under the control of the National Police Service;
3) Oversee monitoring of policing operations affecting members of the public;
4) Provide guidance on research and information management;
5) Oversee review of trends and patterns of reported Police misconduct;
6) Provide guidance in analysis of recommendations made to the Service and other State organs to professionalise the Service;
7) Spearhead establishment of controls for deployment and application of inspection and monitoring tools and equipment;
8) Oversee the development and implementation of Directorate annual budget, workplan, data, information, records, resources and procurement plan;
9) Provide leadership in development of inspections, research and monitoring concepts to professionalize police service;
10) Spearhead handling and resolution of complaints referred to the Directorate for inspections, research or monitoring;
11) Provide leadership, guidance, coaching and mentorship for the Directorate staff;
12) Oversee employee performance management and competency development in the Directorate.
Profile:
c) Must be a citizen of Kenya.
d) Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya (Clearance certificates to be presented during the interview).
Job Specifications
For appointment at this position, a candidate must have: -
(i) A Master’s degree in either of the following disciplines: Law, Public Administration, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Human Rights, Peace and Security Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
(ii) A Bachelor’s degree in either of the following disciplines: Law, Public Administration, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Human Rights, Peace and Security Studies or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
(iii) Served for a minimum period of three (3) years in the grade of either Head-Inspections, Head-Monitoring or Head of Strategy and Research at IPOA or in a comparable and relevant position for a period of fifteen (15) years, five (5) of which must have been in a Senior Management level in the Public Service or Private Sector.
(iv) Certificate in either Corporate Governance or Strategic Leadership Development Programme from a recognized institution;
(v) Registered with a relevant Professional Body where applicable;
(vi) Proficiency in computer applications;
(vii) Demonstrated integrity, professional competence and ability in planning and controlling Inspections, research and monitoring activities.
Required behavioral and functional skills:
• Transparency and accountability
• Ethics and Integrity
• Team player
• Creativity and innovation.
• Resilience.
• Strategic Leadership Skills
• Financial Management Skills
• Inspections, Research and Monitoring Skills
• Planning Skills
• Supervisory Skills
• Dispute Resolution Skills
• Decision Making Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Communication Skills
• Negotiation Skills
• Analytical Skills