Chief Protection Officer JG – 3

A Government Agency in the Security and Administration of Justice Sector, seeks to recruit staff to fill various vacant positions in the Agency.

Applications are invited from qualified Kenyan professionals of high integrity, with strong managerial and administrative skills who are self-driven and committed to delivering results.

The applicants must have good communication and high conceptual skills, well developed in decision making and proficient in computer application packages.

The candidates must be team players who respect diversity, maintain confidentiality and willing to work for long hours. 

The Agency offers competitive packages to the successful candidates.

Chief Protection Officer JG – 3 

(Ref. 01/2013)

The Chief Protection Officer will be reporting to the Deputy Director (Operations). 

Duties at this level include management of the covert and other protection related operations aimed at securing the safety of witnesses and related persons nationally.

In addition, the officer will be responsible for

• coordination of risk and threat assessment programmes;
• gathering and dissemination of intelligence information;
• coordinating operational procedures and training programmes;
• supervising the conducting of special operations and investigations;
• ensure adequate security is provided to witness during court appearance.
• organizing and supervising the procurement, distribution, training, usage and management of protective equipments, reintegration and removal process of witnesses admitted to the protection programme as provided by law;
• managing offices, buildings, safe houses used by the Agency;
• dissemination of information and intelligence gathering;
• ensure effective coordination with law enforcement agencies and intelligence services;
• coordinating the development and implementation of standard operating procedures for the Agency and coordinating training programs;
• reviewing confidential documents and material for the purpose of expunging protected information, security of protected witnesses and classifying documents;
• In addition the officer will be required to coordinate the resettlement of foreign and local witnesses and related persons in liaison with other Agencies;

Qualification and Experience

For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Master’s degree in law, criminology, public administration or their equivalent qualifications from a recognized university;
• Must have served in the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police or equivalent position in the military, intelligence or other security services;
• Knowledge and experience in investigation of crimes, protective security and covert operations;
• Knowledge of the criminal justice system functions and services;
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Candidates who meet the stipulated qualifications should submit their application attaching their Curriculum Vitae containing e-mail address, daytime telephone contact and addresses of three referees, copies of their educational and professional qualifications and testimonials, National Identity Card and Certificate of Good Conduct to:

DNA 1446
P. O. Box 49010-00100
Nairobi

Quoting the Job title and Reference number on both the letter and envelope, so as to be received on or before 14th February, 2013.