Kenya Anti Corruption Commission Vacancies

The Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC) is established by an Act of Parliament, the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act (2003),

to take necessary measures for the prevention of corruption in the public and private sectors;

to investigate acts of corruption and economics crimes;

to recover public funds/property acquired through corruption; and

to enlist members of the public in fighting corruption through education.

The Commission is desirous of competitively recruiting suitable persons to fill vacant positions within its establishment to support its regional expansion program;

i) Successful candidates may be required and should be willing to work either at Headquarter Offices or any of the Regional Offices

ii) Employment will initially be on contract terms, for a period of four (4) years renewable upon satisfactory performance.

iii) Competitive/attractive remuneration packages will be offered.

iv) Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity, and should be willing to be subjected to a security vetting process

v) Applicants must be computer-literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.

vi) Applicants MUST quote the reference number for the position applied for on the application letter and envelope

vii) Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Directorate of Investigations and Asset Tracing (IAT)

1. Senior Officer - Investigations
KACC ‘5’
(3 Posts)
(Ref. KACC/IAT/SO-I/1)

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Investigations and Asset Tracing

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supervising investigation of matters of corruption and economic crimes
• Handling complex investigations assignments
• Supporting prosecution and civil recovery processes in court.
• Supervising team operations
• Managing of resources within his/her area of operation.

The person may be designated as the Head of a Regional Office, coordinating operations in any of the Commission’s regional offices within the country.

Qualifications;

• A degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in accounting/auditing, engineering, quantity surveying, valuation, information technology, law, Procurement
• If a Police officer, must have attained the rank of SP
• At least 10 years working experience, 5 of which must be in investigations.

In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies;

• Be mature and a team player with proven track record of leading and Motivating other team members
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work and multitask well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

2. Forensic Investigator I - Forensic Investigations
KACC 6 (4 Posts)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/FI-I/2)

Reporting to the Principal Forensic Investigator through the Senior Forensic Investigator;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Supervising investigation of matters of corruption and economic crimes
• Handling complex investigations assignments
• Supervising team operations
• Conducting forensic audits in areas of specialization to inform investigations
• Supporting prosecution and civil recovery processes in court.

Qualifications:

• A degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in Accounting/Auditing, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Valuation, Information Technology, Law, Procurement OR
• Police officers of the rank of Inspector and above
• At least 7 years working experience 3 of which must be in forensic investigations.

In addition, the candidate must possess the following core competencies;

• Be mature and a team player and with ability to lead and motivate team members
• Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines.

3. Forensic Investigator II - Forensic Investigations
KACC 7 (5 Posts)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/FI-II/3)

Reporting to the Principal Forensic Investigator through the Senior Forensic Investigator;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Conducting investigations of matters of corruption and economic crimes
• Conducting forensic audits in areas of specialization to inform investigations
• Supporting prosecution and civil recovery processes in court.

Qualifications;

• A degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in Accounting/Auditing, Engineering, Quantity Surveying, Valuation, Information Technology, Law, Procurement OR
• Police officers of the rank of Inspector and above
• At least 5 years working experience 2 of which must be in forensic investigations.

4. Records Assistant I
KACC 9 (1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/RA-I/4)

Reporting to the Principal Forensic Investigator through the Senior Forensic Investigator, the officer will be responsible for investigations files, records and exhibits.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Safe custody and management of investigation files and exhibits
• Registration and maintenance of a register of investigation files and cases in court
• Tracking and updating status of investigation and court files
• Preparing and providing periodic reports and statistics of investigations and court cases.

Qualifications:

• A Higher Diploma in records management, with degree holders having an added advantage
• Minimum of 5 years experience in records management preferably in a public sector institution
• Experience in managing records of investigative nature will be an added advantage.

5. Operations Officer II
KACC 7 (1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/OP-II/5)

Reporting to the Principal Officer through the Senior Officer – Rapid Response;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Assigning case officers, managing caseload and monitoring ongoing investigations
• Auditing finalized case files to ensure factual and high quality investigation reports
• Liaising with other law enforcement agencies in carrying out investigations and sting operations
• Preparing various reports on operations and activities.

Qualifications;

• A degree in Criminology, Sociology or Security Studies
• Minimum 8 years experience in Police/Military police/Intelligence operations
• Must have been trained in Crime Investigations and Surveillance Operations
• Must have attained the rank of Chief Inspector in the police or its equivalent.

6. Operations Officer III
KACC 8 (1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/OP-III/6)

Reporting to the Principal Officer through the Senior Officer – Rapid Response

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Analyzing and evaluating all complaints referred for investigations
• Updating and managing data for all cases before court
• Ensuring proper management and efficient utilization of resources
• Controlling and administering inventory for surveillance and undercover equipment.

Qualifications;

• A degree in criminology, or security studies
• Minimum 5 years experience in Police/Military police/Intelligence operations
• Must have been trained in Crime Investigations and Surveillance Operations
• Must have attained the rank of Inspector in the Police or its equivalent
• Post- Graduate qualifications in Criminology or Security Studies will be an added advantage.

7. Operations Assistant I
KACC 9 (5 Posts)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/OPA-I/7)

Reporting to the Principal Officer through the Senior Officer- Rapid Response

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Providing leadership to investigation teams
• Planning and coordinating surveillance and sting operations
• Planning investigations on corruption cases

Qualifications;

• Minimum of Diploma or its equivalent, with degree holders having an added advantage
• Minimum 6 years experience in Police/Military Police/Intelligence operations
• Must have been trained in crime investigations and surveillance operations
• Must have attained an NCO rank in the Police or its equivalent
• A diploma in Criminology, Sociology or Security Studies an added advantage.

8. Operations Assistant II
KACC 10 (8 Posts)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/OPA-II/8)

Reporting to the Principal Officer through the Senior Officer- Rapid Response

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Conducting interviews and recording statements with complainants, witnesses and suspects
• Conducting surveillance and sting operations
• Performing investigation on corruption cases
• Collecting evidence and maintaining the chain of custody.
• Preparing case files for court presentation and assisting in prosecutions

Qualifications;

• KCSE C or its equivalent
• Minimum 5 years experience in Police/Military Police/Intelligence operations
• Must have been trained in Crime Investigations and Surveillance Operations
• Preferably should have attained the rank of Corporal in the police or its equivalent
• A diploma in Criminology, Sociology or Security Studies an added advantage.

9. Reports Analyst - I
KACC ‘6” (1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/RA-I/9)

Reporting to the Senior Officer – Report and Data Centre;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Receiving and analyzing reports at the data centre
• Interviewing and advising complainants and informants as appropriate
• Preparing reports, requisite memoranda and letters for both internal and external consumption
• Ensuring proper management and security of information at report and data centre.

Qualifications;

• A degree in Law or Social Sciences
• At least 8 years experience in a busy environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Certification in Public Relations will be an added advantage

10. Reports Analyst - II
KACC ‘7” (1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/RA-II/10)

Reporting to the Senior Officer – Report and Data Centre

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Receiving and analyzing reports at the data centre
• Interviewing and advising complainants and informants as appropriate
• Preparing reports requisite memoranda and letters for both internal and external consumption
• Ensuring proper management and security of information at report and data centre.

Qualifications;

• A degree in Law or Social Sciences
• At least 6 years experience in a busy environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Certification in Public Relations will be an added advantage.

11. Reports Analyst - III
KACC ‘8” (2 Posts)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/RA-III/11)

Reporting to the Officer in charge of a station;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Receiving and analyzing reports at the data centre
• Interviewing and advising complainants and informants as appropriate
• Preparing reports, requisite memoranda and letters for both internal and external consumption
• Ensuring proper management and security of information at report and data centre.

Qualifications;

• A degree in law or social sciences
• At least 5 years experience in a busy environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Good report writing skills
• Certification in Public Relations will be an added advantage.

12. Case Officer I
KACC “6” (2 Posts)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/CO-I/12)

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Intelligence Production, through the Senior Officer - Intelligence Collection;

Duties and responsibilities;

• Carrying out collection and collation of information related to corruption and economic crimes.
• Preparing information collection plans for targets related to corruption and economic crimes.
• Managing intelligence sources related to corruption and economic crimes
• Producing intelligence briefs and reports
• Liaising with other intelligence divisions/units in intelligence collection.

Qualifications;

• Bachelors degree from a recognized university
• At least 8 years experience in intelligence operations from an established organization
• Training in intelligence tradecraft
• Training related to economic crimes is an added advantage.

13. Case Officer II
KACC “7” (1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/CO-II/13)

Reporting to the Principal Officer Intelligence Production, through the Senior Officer - Intelligence Collection;

Duties and responsibilities;

• Carrying out collection and collation of information related to corruption and economic crimes.
• Preparing information collection plans for targets related to corruption and economic crimes.
• Managing intelligence sources related to corruption and economic crimes
• Producing intelligence briefs and reports
• Liaising with other intelligence divisions/units in intelligence collection.

Qualifications;

• Bachelors degree from a recognized university
• At least 6 years experience in intelligence operations from an established organization
• Training in intelligence tradecraft
• Training related to economic crimes is an added advantage.

14. Case Officer III
KACC “8” (1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/CO-III/14)

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Intelligence Production, through the Senior Officer - Intelligence Collection;

Duties and responsibilities;

• Carrying out collection and collation of information related to corruption and economic crimes
• Managing intelligence sources related to corruption and economic crimes
• Producing intelligence briefs and reports
• Liaising with other intelligence divisions/units in intelligence collection.

Qualifications;

• Bachelors degree from a recognized university
• At least 5 years experience in intelligence operations from an established organization
• Training in intelligence tradecraft
• Training related to economic crimes is an added advantage.

15. Surveillance Officer III
(KACC 8) ( 1 Post)
(Ref.KACC/IAT/SO-III/15)

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Intelligence Production through the Senior Officer Intelligence Collection;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Carrying out covert operations on corruption and economic crime
• Collecting and analyzing surveillance reports
• Preparing operational reports and making follow ups.

Qualifications;

• Bachelors degree from a recognized university
• At least 5 years experience in intelligence operations from an established organization
• Training in intelligence tradecraft course
• Any training related to economic crimes is an added advantage.

Only candidates who meet the set criteria should submit applications together with their updated curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials including details of day time contacts, current and expected remuneration, notice period required to take up appointment, names and contacts of three referees and addressed to the Director/ Chief Executive at the address below; so as to reach not later than 27th May 2011.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

The Director/Chief Executive
Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC)
P. O. Box 61130 00200
Nairobi