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Senior Information Management Officer

Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
Nairobi
Full-time
Posted: 2026-10-20
Deadline: 2026-11-10

About Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) was established through an Act of Parliament published in November 2011 to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the police in Kenya. The inaugural Board was sworn into office in June 2012. Vision: A robust civilian accountability mechanism that promotes public trust and confidence in the National Police Service. Mission: To conduct impartial and independent investigations, inspections, audits and monitoring of the National Police Service to prevent impunity and enhance professionalism in the interest of the public

Description

This cadre is responsible for maintaining records in the Authority and development of systems to facilitate harnessing, storage, and sharing of knowledge and information to achieve Authority’s goals and objectives

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities/ Duties / Tasks

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

Implementing policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures that impact on records and knowledge management while ensuring compliance to applicable laws;

Implementing knowledge management systems and practices in order to support the mandate of the Authority;

Implementing all systems and procedures associated with the Authority’s knowledge hub;

Establishing knowledge flows between people and systems for business continuity;

Mapping, capturing, sharing and having store knowledge in the organizations;

Implementing knowledge management awareness programmes in the Authority

Developing reports in knowledge management division;

Implementing risk mitigation measures; and

Coaching, mentoring and supervising staff under their purview.

Knowledge, Experience and qualifications required

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

Cumulative service period of six (6) years, three (3) of which must have been at the grade of Information Management Officer at IPOA 8 or a comparable and relevant position;

Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: – Information Science;

Records Management, Library Science, Archives and Records

Management or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable;

Proficiency in Computer Applications; and

Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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