The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens to fill 4 vacant positions of Monitoring Officers.
IPOA’s main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.
IPOA/HR/18/2026; MONITORING OFFICER II (2 POSITIONS)
(CONSOLIDATED SALARY KSH. 90,000 – 130,000)
Grade IPOA 9
Directorate
Inspections, Monitoring and Preventive Services
Department
Monitoring and Preventive Services
Location / Work Station
Headquarters, Nairobi / Regional Offices / County Offices
Section / Unit
Monitoring / Preventive Services
Reporting Relationships:
Reports to
Senior Assistant Director, Monitoring and Preventive Services / Assistant Director, Regional Coordination
Job Purpose
Responsible for monitoring of policing operations affecting members of the public
Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
- Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures pertaining to monitoring while ensuring compliance with relevant laws, rules and regulations;
- Monitoring police operations affecting members of the public;
- Collecting and collating data for monitoring reports;
- Following up on the implementation of recommendations arising from police operations monitored;
- Conducting studies on trends and patterns of police misconduct;
- Monitoring the operations of the Internal Affairs Unit of the National Police Service;
- Implementing capacity building programs on the prevention of police misconduct;
- Implementing monitoring tools, concepts and controls to suit emerging trends in policing; and
- Updating records in the division.
Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Criminology & Criminal Justice, Education, Sociology, Political Science, Social Sciences, Military, Security Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
- Proficiency in Computer Application.