Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission Jobs and Career Opportunities

Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission

Integrity Centre, Valley Rd. /Milimani Rd. Junction,

P.O. Box 61130, 00200 - Nairobi, Kenya.

Tel.: 254 (020) 2717318/310722,

Fax: 254 (020) 2719757

Email: kacc @ integrity.go.ke,

Website: www.kacc.go.ke

Employment Opportunities

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 invites applications from suitable persons to fill the following vacant positions within its establishment;

1. Employment will be on contract terms, for a period of four (4) years renewable upon satisfactory performance.
2. Competitive/attractive remuneration packages will be offered.
3. Applicants must be of outstanding honesty and integrity, and should be willing to be subjected to a security vetting process
4. Applicants must be computer-literate to be able to work in a highly computerized environment.
5. Applicants MUST quote the reference number for the position applied for on the application letter and envelope
6. Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

Directorate of Investigations and Asset Tracing

Senior Forensic Investigator - Asset Tracing
KACC 5 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/IAT/SO-FI /01

Reporting to the Assistant Director - Investigations and Asset Tracing through the Principal Officer - Forensic Investigations & Asset Tracing;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinating and undertaking Asset Tracing Investigations on cases involving unlawfully acquired public property
• Preparing Terms of Reference for prioritized cases allocated for Asset Tracing investigations
• Evaluating evidence gathered by Asset Tracing investigators and giving appropriate advise
• Preparation of Asset Tracing reports for purposes of prosecution, civil litigation and administrative action
• Handling Asset Tracing and forfeiture assignments both locally and internationally
• Supervising Asset Tracing Investigation teams.

Qualifications;

• A degree in law from a recognized university
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least ten (10) years experience in criminal investigations/ prosecutions and Civil Litigation
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in International Treaties and Conventions will be an added advantage.
  

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 well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.

Senior Officer - Preliminary Investigations
KACC 5 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/IAT/SO-PI/02

Reporting to the Assistant Director - Investigations & Asset Tracing through the Principal Officer - Forensic Investigations & Asset Tracing;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Coordinating and participating in the preliminary inquiries of reported cases of corruption and economic crimes.
• Evaluation, prioritizing and allocation of cases for preliminary investigation
• Advising investigators on information/materials to be gathered in the field
• Analyzing/reviewing the information/materials gathered by investigators and preparing reports on preliminary investigations.
• Liaising with various specialized Divisions within the Commission during and after Preliminary Investigations have been conducted.
• Supporting prosecution and civil recovery processes in court
• Supervising team operations.

Qualifications;

• A degree in law, accounting, auditing, criminology, social sciences or other relevant field from a recognized university, or its equivalent.
• Must have been trained in investigations from a recognized institution
• At least ten years relevant working experience, preferably at a senior level
• Undertaken and supervised major cases of investigations
• Knowledge of intelligence tradecraft and analysis will be an added advantage.

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 well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.

Case Officer I
KACC 6 ( 1 Post)

Ref: KACC/IAT/CO-1/03

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Preparing information collection plans for targets related to corruption and economic crimes
• Managing sources related to corruption and economic crimes
• Producing information reports on targets related to corruption and economic crimes
• Preparing intelligence briefs and reports.
• Liaising with other Intelligence Divisions in identifying and filling of intelligence gaps.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree from a recognized university
• At least 8 years experience in intelligence operations from an established intelligence organization.
• Training in intelligence tradecraft and intelligence analysis
• Training in investigations will be an added advantage.

Forensic Investigator II
KACC 7 (2 Posts)

Ref: KACC/IAT/FI-II/04

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Forensic Investigations and Asset Tracing through the Senior Officer - Forensic Investigations

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducting investigation of corruption and economic crimes in target organizations
• Preparing work plans for investigation of corruption and economic crimes in target organizations
• Assist in coordination and supervision of investigation teams conducting corruption and economic crimes investigations
• Compiling evidential files and reports on investigations undertaken
• Supporting the prosecution process in court on cases investigated by the Commission.

Qualifications

• A degree from a recognized university
• Professional qualifications in accounting, engineering, quantity surveying, valuation, information technology, law, procurement, banking

OR

• Police officers of the rank of Inspector and above with experience in the investigation of corruption and economic crimes
• At least 6 years relevant working experience, 3 of which must be in investigations
• Experience in forensic investigations will be an added advantage
  

Forensic Investigator III - Police
KACC 8 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/IAT/FI-III/05

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Forensic Investigations through the Senior Officer - Forensic Investigations;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigating cases of corruption and economic crimes
• Identifying and tracing assets and property acquired through corrupt means
• Preparing work plans for investigation of corruption and economic crimes
• Compiling inquiry files and preparing evidence to be tendered in court.
• Supporting the prosecution process in court on cases investigated by the Commission.

Qualifications

• A degree or its equivalent from a recognized university
• At least 5 years relevant working experience in the police, 3 of which must be in fraud investigations
• Training in Criminal Investigations skills
• Must have attained the rank of Inspectorate in the Police
• Training in fraud investigations will be an added advantage.

Forensic Investigator III - ICT
KACC 8 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/IAT/FI-III/06

Reporting to the Principal Forensic Investigator through Senior Forensic Investigator;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigating, analyzing and auditing of IT Systems in suspect institutions
• Retrieving, recovering, reconstruction and analysis of electronic evidence
• Preparing computer forensic reports on matters under investigations
• Giving professional advice on investigation of matters related to Information Technology
• Investigating cases of corruption and economic crimes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Computer Science or other Information Technology related field.
• At least five (5) years relevant working experience in Information Systems Audits and Information Security
• Professional Certification: CISA is a must; MCSE, CCNA will be an added advantage.

Operations Assistant I
KACC 9 (2 Posts)

Ref: KACC/IAT/OAI/07

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out investigations on corruption and economic crime
• Planning and carrying out sting operations
• Compiling and preparing cases for court.

Qualifications

• Advanced Level Certificate or Ordinary Level Certificate with 3rd Division
• At least 5 years experience in police operations
• Must have undergone training in criminal investigations
• Must have attained rank of Inspectorate in the Police.

Operations Assistant III
KACC 11 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/IAT/OAIII/08

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

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in carrying out investigations on corruption and economic crime
• Assist in the execution of sting operations
• Compiling and preparing cases for court
• Responding to emergency and distress call.

Qualifications

• Ordinary Level Certificate with 3rd Division
• At least 4 years experience in police operations
• Must have undergone training in criminal investigations
• Must have attained rank of Corporal in the Police Force.

Directorate of Legal Services

Senior Attorney - Crime Reading
KACC 5 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/LS/SA-CR/09

Reporting to the Assistant Director - Legal Services through the Principal Attorney - Crime Reading

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out comprehensive analysis and evaluation of evidence in completed inquiry files, preparation of statutory reports, legal briefs and opinions;
• Overseeing the preparation of criminal case files for purposes of prosecution including pre-trial conferences with Prosecutors
• Giving direction and guidance in the course of investigations;
• Watching brief in criminal prosecutions;
• Providing legal advice to the Commission.
• Defending the Commission in cases filed against it.

Qualifications

• A degree in law from a recognized university
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least 10 years relevant working experience
• Excellent skills in research and report writing
• Demonstrable prosecutorial skills will be an added advantage
• Relevant post graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.

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 communication skills
• Ability to work well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.

Attorney I - Civil Litigation & Asset Recovery
(KACC 6) (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/LS/AI-CL/10

Reporting to the Principal Attorney - Civil Litigation & Asset Recovery through the Senior Attorney - Civil Litigation and Asset Recovery

Duties and responsibilities

• Handling complex litigation cases involving preservation of assets and forfeiture of unexplained assets
• Instituting proceedings on behalf of the Commission or public bodies to recover assets and benefits improperly obtained by public servants or agents and others
• Giving guidance in the course of investigations and tracing assets
• Defending the Commission in cases filed against it
• Offering opinion on legal matters involving the Commission

Qualifications;

• A degree in Law from a recognized University
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least 8 years relevant experience in Civil Litigation
• Possess strong analytical and report writing skills
• Excellent communication skills.
• Relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage

Attorney II - Legal Research & Documentation
‘KACC 7’ (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/LS/AII-LR&D/011

Reporting to the Principal Attorney - Legal Research & Documentation

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducting research on complex legal issues pertinent to the operations of the Commission
• Providing legal advice on contracts entered into by public institutions to determine the fairness thereof with a view of protecting public interest
• Drafting contracts and legal instruments as and when required by the Commission
• Preparing materials for posting at the KACC website
• Drafting documents for Mutual Legal Assistance, repatriation and extradition proceedings.
• Defending the Commission in cases filed against it

Qualifications

• A degree in law from a recognized university
• An advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least 6 years relevant experience
• Excellent skills in legal research and report writing
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• A relevant post graduate qualification will be an added advantage
• Demonstrable knowledge of website content presentation.

Attorney III - Civil Litigation & Asset Recovery
KACC 8 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/LS/AI-CL&AR/012

Reporting to the Principal Attorney - Civil Litigation & Asset Recovery through the Senior Attorney - Civil Litigation & Asset Recovery

Duties and Responsibilities

• Handling litigation cases involving preservation of assets and forfeiture of unexplained assets
• Instituting proceedings on behalf of the Commission or public bodies to recover assets and benefits improperly obtained by public servants or agents and others
• Investigation and tracing of assets improperly acquired with a view of recovery
• Defending the Commission in cases filed against it
• Offering opinions on legal matters involving the Commission as and when necessary.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law from a recognized University
• An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya
• At least 5 years relevant working experience in a busy environment
• Knowledge of the law of restitution, international treaties and conventions
• Relevant postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Directorate of Preventive Services

Senior Officer - Research
KACC 5 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/PS/SO-R/013

Reporting to the Assistant Director - Preventive Services through the Principal Officer - Research & Policy;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Designing, developing and implementing research programmes in the field of anti-corruption, ethics and integrity
• Collecting, analyzing and reporting of data on anticorruption, ethics, and integrity
• Examining and critiquing existing anti-corruption policies, law and institutions and making recommendations for appropriate interventions
• Preparing policy proposals, papers and briefs on anti-corruption law, policy and institutions
• Disseminating research findings
• Lobbying various sectors of the economy for the adoption of reform proposals
• Managing a Research and Documentation/Resource Centre.

Qualifications;

• A degree from a recognized university in Law, Economics, Development Studies, or other related field
• A Masters degree or its equivalent in a relevant field will be an added advantage
• At least ten (10) years demonstrable experience in research work
• Proven skills and knowledge in the design and implementation of research programmes.
• Excellent analytical, report writing and communication skills.

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 well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.

Research Officer III
KACC 8 (2 Posts)

Ref: PS/RO-III /014

Reporting to the Principal Officer-Research & Planning through Senior Officer - Research;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Participating in the design, development and application of survey methodologies, tools and instruments;
• Carrying out fieldwork to gather data and information;
• Designing, developing, executing, and communicating policy researches on specific issues;
• Conducting desk research and critiquing existing policies and legal frameworks;
• Undertaking rigorous analysis of policies on governance and corruption related issues and developing policy proposals;
• Disseminating research findings and reports;
• Participating in the formulation and review of the Commission’s Strategic Plan and Work Plans; and
• Monitoring and evaluating the Commission’s policies, programs and activities.

Qualifications

• A degree in Law, Economics, Statistics, Public Administration or its equivalent from a recognized University;
• Post-graduate qualifications in a related field will be an added advantage;
• At least 5 years relevant working experience;
• Demonstrable knowledge and experience in research, policy analysis and planning;
• Practical knowledge, skills and experience in monitoring and evaluation;
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; and
• Experience in conducting literature searches, compiling related materials and writing and implementing research proposals.

Auditor III - Preventive Services
KACC 8 (1post)

Ref: KACC/PS/A-III-P /015

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Prevention through the Senior Officer -Prevention;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Carrying out systems examination assignments Examining financial compliance by target organizations for transparency and accountability in service delivery
• Preparing best practices manuals and financial compliance tools for corruption prevention
• Undertake training on best practices in financial management in target institutions
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of recommendations arising from examinations and corruption risks assessment reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or Economics from a recognized university
• Certified Public Accountant (K) or any other recognized accountancy qualification
• At least five (5) years relevant working experience
• Post graduate qualification will be an added advantage.

Education Officer III
KACC 8 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/PS/EO-III/016

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Education through Senior Officer - Education

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the design, development and implementation of anticorruption, ethics/integrity educational programs in the public, private and formal spheres
• Assisting in the design, development and circulation of anti-corruption, ethics/integrity educational programs and other publicity materials throughout the country
• Assisting in planning, budgeting and actual facilitation of training at a range of levels in the public, private and formal spheres
• Assisting in the development of work plans and outlines that structure the work of Department
• Developing liaison networks with institutions in the public and private spheres in promotion of anti-corruption, ethics-integrity and governance programs
• Planning and conducting training programs in the public, private and formal spheres.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Education, Law or Social Sciences from a recognized university
• Holders of Masters or post-graduate qualification in the above fields will have an added advantage
• At least five (5) years relevant working experience
• Must have been involved in civic/ public education work.

Directorate of Finance & Administration

Senior Officer - Human Resources
KACC 5 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/FA/SHRO/017

Reporting to the Assistant Director - Finance & Administration through the Human Resources Manager;

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Assisting in the formulation and implementation of human resources strategies, policies and procedures
• Designing and implementing the Commission’s training policy and guidelines
• Preparing and implementing the Commission’s Training Calendar and budget
• Facilitating the process of skills audits and maintaining an up to date skills inventory
• Designing and implementation staff welfare programmes and activities
• Overseeing and ensuring smooth administration of staff medical schemes.
• Organizing and implementing team building activities and culture change programs
• Assisting in the day to day administration of employment contracts.

Qualifications;

• Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University
• Post graduate diploma in Human Resources Management
• CPS or its equivalent will be an added advantage
• At least 10 years relevant working experience preferably at a senior level
• Other relevant post-graduate qualifications will be an added advantage.
  

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 well under pressure to meet tight deadlines and with minimum supervision.

Procurement Officer II
KACC 7 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/FA/PO-II/018

Reporting to Principal Officer - Finance & Accounts through the Senior Officer - Procurement;

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development and application of procurement strategies and policies
• Ensuring effective application of procurement guidelines and regulations
• Preparation and implementation of Annual Procurement Plans for efficiency and value for money
• Undertaking supplier rating and appraisal through regular market surveys.
• Preparation of Tender/RFP/ Disposal Documents
• Carrying out Tender evaluation in liaison with user Departments.
• Ensuring timely preparation of Contracts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Commerce or Social Sciences from a recognized university
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supplies (CIPS) graduate diploma or its equivalent from a recognised institution.
• At least 6 years relevant working experience, preferably in a public Institution
• Thorough knowledge of Public Procurement Regulations
• Good analytical and excellent organizational skills.

Internal Audit Assistant I
KACC 9 (1 Post)

Ref: KACC/FA/IAA/019

Reporting to the Principal Officer - Internal Audit

Duties and Responsibilities

• Testing and appraising for soundness and adequacy the application of accounting, financial and other operating controls
• Preparation and implementation of annual Audit Work Plans
• Participating in Audit checks, verifications and evaluation of transactions
• Carrying out fieldwork on systems audits and performance audits
• Undertaking special audit investigations as required from time to time.
• Preparing audit reports and follow up implementation of recommendations.

Qualifications

• A degree in Commerce, Accounting /Finance or its equivalent from a recognized University
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Minimum of 5 years relevant working experience.
• Public Sector experience will be an added advantage
• Proficiency in Microsoft products e.g. Excel, Access, PowerPoint
• Proficiency in CAATS, IDEA or ACL
• Experience in forensic audits will be an added advantage.

Applications with detailed CV’S and copies of certificates and other testimonials should be addressed to:

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

So as to reach him not later than 15th June 2009.

Only short listed candidates will be contacted.

Those who do not meet the minimum qualifications as specified here in need not apply.