Reporting to Deputy Director – Ethics Compliance through the Assistant Director – Ethics Compliance, the job holder is responsible for investigation of ethical violations, ethics enforcement and promotion of good governance in the public sector through law enforcement of Chapter 6 of the Constitution and the Leadership and Integrity Act 2012.
Duties and Responsibilities
Analysing complaints on breaches of codes of conduct and ethics in relation to state and public officers;
Conducting investigations on breaches and violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and codes of conduct by state and public officers;
Compiling investigation reports;
Recommending appropriate action against state and public officers for breach of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya;
Initiating referrals to Responsible Commissions as provided under the law;
Undertaking integrity verification under Chapter Six and relevant integrity laws;
Initiating in House Alternative Dispute Resolution on ethics matters;
Supporting cases in court;
Preparing advisories and cautions on ethics and leadership compliance;
Offering technical advice on Chapter Six, LIA and relevant laws on ethics and integrity;
Preparing periodic performance reports and correspondence;
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years, two (2) of which
should be in
law enforcement or ethics compliance;
Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Public Administration, Law,
Governance, Sociology, Audit, Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or any
other Social Science degree from a recognised university;
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) minimum Grade C+ or equivalent from a recognised institution;
Investigative interviewing skills;
Knowledge of investigative report writing;
Relevant postgraduate certification;
Relevant professional qualifications;
Analytical, communication and interpersonal skills;
Certificate in computer application skills;
Demonstrated integrity and professional competence as reflected in work performance and results.
Other Requirements
Certificate in any of the following courses will be an added advantage: governance, ethics
and integrity, basic investigations, fraud investigations or criminal investigations from a recognised institution.
