Investigations & Enforcement Officer

The Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority (PBORA) is a State corporation established under Section 34 of the Public Benefit Organizations (PBO) Act, 2013. The Authority is charged with the responsibility of registration and regulation of the PBO sector in Kenya as outlined under Section 42(1) of the Act.

The Authority invites applications from qualified persons to fill the following vacant positions:

Job Title Investigations & Enforcement Officer
Grade/Level PBORA 6
Reference PBORA/6/IEO/2025
Positions 1

a) Job Specification

An officer at this level will work under the guidance of a Senior Officer.

Duties and responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: –

i. Participating in undertaking investigations;
ii. Collecting, tabulating and recording of data concerning compliance on PBOs to the code of conduct and other regulations;
iii. Preparing reports on investigations;
iv. Making follow ups on implementation of recommendations to PBOs;
v. Generating notices and reminders for non-compliant PBOs.
vi. Performing any other task as directed by the supervisors
vii. The officer will handle and document complaints related to PBO activities, assessing their validity and potential for further investigation.
viii. Conducting Investigations through gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and analyzing data related to potential violations.
ix. Ensure PBOs adhere to relevant regulations, codes of conduct, and other legal frameworks.
x. Issuing warnings, imposing penalties, or recommending further actions.
xi. Preparing detailed reports on investigations, including findings, analysis, and recommendations for action. Accurate record-keeping of all cases and investigations is essential.
xii. The officer will collaborate with other government agencies, relevant PBOs, and other stakeholders to share information, coordinate efforts, and promote compliance within the PBO sector.
xiii. Contribute to the development of enforcement strategies and procedures, ensuring a consistent and effective approach to regulatory oversight.
xiv. Risk Assessment:
xv. Participate in risk assessments to identify potential areas of non-compliance and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
xvi. Any other duties as assigned from time to time

b) Person Specifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have:

i. Bachelor’s degree in Criminology or related discipline from a recognized Institution;
ii. Minimum KCSE C+ (plus) or its equivalent
iii. Membership and in good standing of a relevant professional body/Institution where applicable;
iv. Proficiency in computer applications;
v. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution