Legal Officer I

Key Responsibilities

• Policy Implementation: Supporting the implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards, and procedures pertaining to Legal Services.
• Legal Representation: Representing the Authority in all civil and criminal court proceedings and Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms.
• Research and Data: Collecting and collating data on legal issues pertinent to the operations of IPOA in collaboration with the division of research.
• Legal Documentation: Supporting the preparation and drafting of contracts, leases, Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), formal agreements, and other legal instruments.
• Outreach and Advocacy: Participating in outreach programs to strengthen IPOA’s governance and improve the quality of service delivery by conducting legal aid clinics on constitutional matters.
• Compliance Audits: 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 legal and human rights standards.
• Evidence Evaluation: Evaluating evidence in completed investigations submitted in non-complex matters for determination of sufficiency and recommending appropriate action to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
• IAU Review: Reviewing evidence in completed investigations by the Internal Affairs Unit (IAU) for determinations of its sufficiency for recommending disciplinary action.
• Prosecution Support: Preparing the Authority’s cases for prosecution and implementing risk mitigation measures.

Job Requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must meet the following qualifications:

• Experience: Served for a minimum period of three (3) years at the grade of Legal Officer II (IPOA 9) or a comparable and relevant position.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Law (LLB).
• Post-graduate Qualifications: Post graduate Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law.
• Professional Membership: Registered as an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and a current member of the Law Society of Kenya (LSK).
• Licensing: Possession of a valid Practicing License.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in Computer Applications.
• Performance: Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply by visiting the official Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) portal at www.ipoa.go.ke or via the application link: Apply Online.