Monitoring Officer II – Police Operations Monitoring

About the role

The Monitoring Officer II is responsible for overseeing police operations that affect the public, ensuring compliance with laws, human‑rights standards and internal policies. This full‑time position is based in Nairobi and reports to senior management within the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.

Key responsibilities

• Support implementation of monitoring policies, strategies, guidelines and standards.
• Monitor police operations that impact members of the public.
• Collect and collate data for monitoring reports.
• Follow up on implementation of recommendations arising from monitored operations.
• Conduct studies on trends and patterns of police misconduct.
• Monitor the Internal Affairs Unit of the National Police Service.
• Implement capacity‑building programmes to prevent police misconduct.
• Develop and apply monitoring tools and controls to address emerging policing trends.
• Maintain and update division records.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Public Administration, Public Policy, Criminology, Criminal Justice, Sociology, Political Science, Security Studies or a related field.
• Proficiency in computer applications.