The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced a major recruitment exercise targeting qualified Kenyan citizens interested in working with the Authority across a range of professional, technical, administrative and support functions.
The latest IPOA job vacancies provide 41 employment opportunities spread across 21 different positions. The available positions range from Senior Office Administrator and Senior Information Management Officer roles to opportunities in legal services, investigations, internal audit and risk, complaints management, monitoring, inspections, supply chain management, human resources, counselling, records management, communications, ICT, security, fleet management, driving, clerical services and general office support.
Applications for all the advertised IPOA jobs must be submitted by Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya. Its main function is to provide civilian oversight over the work of the Police.
Through the current recruitment exercise, IPOA is seeking results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the vacant positions.
Applicants should note that IPOA has expressly stated that applications must be submitted strictly through its online recruitment portal. Applications submitted through other methods will not be accepted.
Below are all the 21 positions included in the November 2026 IPOA recruitment exercise.
Summary of IPOA Job Vacancies – November 2026
The recruitment exercise covers the following positions:
- Senior Office Administrator – 1 position
- Senior Information Management Officer – 1 position
- Legal Officer II – 3 positions
- Investigations Officer II – 4 positions
- Internal Audit and Risk Officer II – 2 positions
- Complaints Management Officer II – 3 positions
- Monitoring Officer II – 2 positions
- Inspections Officer II – 1 position
- Supply Chain Management Officer II – 1 position
- Human Resource Officer II – 1 position
- Counselling Officer II – 1 position
- Records Management Officer II – 1 position
- Communications Officer II – 1 position
- Systems, Network and Security Administrator II – 1 position
- Database and Applications Administrator II – 1 position
- Security Officer II – 2 positions
- Court Process Server III – 1 position
- Fleet Management Assistant II – 1 position
- Driver II – 3 positions
- Clerical Officer II – 2 positions
- Office Assistant II – 8 positions
In total, the Authority is recruiting for 41 vacant positions.
Detailed IPOA Job Vacancies
1. Senior Office Administrator
IPOA is recruiting one Senior Office Administrator under Job Grade IPOA 7.
This is one of the senior administrative opportunities included in the current recruitment exercise. Candidates interested in the position should review the official vacancy details available through the Authority’s recruitment portal before submitting an application.
Job details:
- Designation: Senior Office Administrator
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/12/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 7
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applicants should use the relevant job reference when reviewing and applying for the vacancy through the IPOA recruitment system.
2. Senior Information Management Officer
The Authority is seeking to recruit one Senior Information Management Officer.
The position has been classified under IPOA Job Grade 7 and is part of the Authority’s November 2026 recruitment exercise.
Job details:
- Designation: Senior Information Management Officer
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/13/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 7
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Interested candidates should consult the official vacancy information provided through the recruitment portal for the specific requirements attached to the position.
3. Legal Officer II
IPOA has announced three vacancies for Legal Officer II.
This represents one of the vacancies with multiple openings in the current recruitment exercise. Candidates seeking legal career opportunities within the Authority can consider this position subject to meeting the requirements contained in the official job description.
Job details:
- Designation: Legal Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/14/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 3
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
All applications must be completed through the Authority’s online recruitment portal.
4. Investigations Officer II
Four positions have been advertised for Investigations Officer II, making this one of the largest professional vacancy categories in the current IPOA recruitment exercise.
The vacancies are classified under IPOA Job Grade 9.
Job details:
- Designation: Investigations Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/15/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 4
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applicants interested in the investigations function should review the complete official job description and requirements before applying.
5. Internal Audit and Risk Officer II
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority is also recruiting two Internal Audit and Risk Officers II.
The positions fall under IPOA Job Grade 9 and form part of the professional opportunities available through the current recruitment programme.
Job details:
- Designation: Internal Audit and Risk Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/16/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 2
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates should ensure that they select the correct job reference when completing their online applications.
6. Complaints Management Officer II
Three Complaints Management Officer II positions are available.
The vacancies have been advertised under Job Reference IPOA/HR/17/2026 and are classified at IPOA Job Grade 9.
Job details:
- Designation: Complaints Management Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/17/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 3
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applicants should consult the official recruitment portal for the complete requirements associated with this position.
7. Monitoring Officer II
IPOA is seeking two candidates to fill the position of Monitoring Officer II.
Both vacancies are classified under IPOA Job Grade 9.
Job details:
- Designation: Monitoring Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/18/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 2
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates interested in monitoring-related employment opportunities within IPOA should submit their applications before the stipulated deadline.
8. Inspections Officer II
One vacancy is available for the position of Inspections Officer II.
The successful applicant will be appointed under IPOA Job Grade 9, subject to satisfying the requirements and successfully completing the recruitment process.
Job details:
- Designation: Inspections Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/19/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applications must be made through the prescribed online recruitment portal.
9. Supply Chain Management Officer II
The Authority has advertised one position for a Supply Chain Management Officer II.
The vacancy is among the Job Grade IPOA 9 opportunities currently open for applications.
Job details:
- Designation: Supply Chain Management Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/20/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Interested applicants should review the detailed official vacancy notice before submitting their application.
10. Human Resource Officer II
One Human Resource Officer II position is available in the November 2026 IPOA recruitment exercise.
The vacancy is classified at IPOA Job Grade 9.
Job details:
- Designation: Human Resource Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/21/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates seeking human resource career opportunities within the Authority should submit their applications online within the stipulated application period.
11. Counselling Officer II
IPOA is recruiting one Counselling Officer II.
The advertised position is classified under Job Grade IPOA 9.
Job details:
- Designation: Counselling Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/22/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates should refer to the Authority’s detailed vacancy information for the requirements governing appointment to this position.
12. Records Management Officer II
One vacancy has been announced for Records Management Officer II.
The position is classified at IPOA Job Grade 9 and is open for applications until 10 November 2026.
Job details:
- Designation: Records Management Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/23/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Interested applicants should complete the application process through the official online recruitment portal.
13. Communications Officer II
IPOA is seeking one Communications Officer II as part of its latest recruitment exercise.
The vacancy is classified under IPOA Job Grade 9.
Job details:
- Designation: Communications Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/24/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates interested in the communications opportunity should consult the detailed vacancy notice for the applicable requirements and application instructions.
14. Systems, Network and Security Administrator II
The Authority has announced one vacancy for Systems, Network and Security Administrator II.
This is one of the ICT-related positions included in the November 2026 IPOA recruitment exercise.
Job details:
- Designation: Systems, Network and Security Administrator II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/25/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates should review the official detailed job description before submitting an application.
15. Database and Applications Administrator II
A second ICT-related opportunity is available for Database and Applications Administrator II.
One vacancy has been advertised under IPOA Job Grade 9.
Job details:
- Designation: Database and Applications Administrator II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/26/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applications should be submitted through the Authority’s online recruitment portal before the closing date.
16. Security Officer II
IPOA has announced two vacancies for Security Officer II.
The positions are classified under Job Grade IPOA 9 and are open to eligible applicants who satisfy the requirements provided in the detailed vacancy notice.
Job details:
- Designation: Security Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/27/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 9
- Number of Vacancies: 2
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applicants should use Job Reference IPOA/HR/27/2026 when identifying the position on the recruitment portal.
17. Court Process Server III
The Authority is recruiting one Court Process Server III.
The position has been classified under IPOA Job Grade 10.
Job details:
- Designation: Court Process Server III
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/28/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 10
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates interested in this vacancy should carefully review the official position requirements before completing the online application.
18. Fleet Management Assistant II
One position is available for Fleet Management Assistant II.
The vacancy falls under IPOA Job Grade 11.
Job details:
- Designation: Fleet Management Assistant II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/29/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 11
- Number of Vacancies: 1
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
The application must be submitted electronically through the official recruitment portal.
19. Driver II
IPOA is recruiting three Driver II positions in the current recruitment exercise.
The vacancies are classified under IPOA Job Grade 12.
Job details:
- Designation: Driver II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/30/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 12
- Number of Vacancies: 3
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applicants interested in the Driver II opportunities should review the detailed requirements provided by IPOA and complete their applications through the online recruitment portal.
20. Clerical Officer II
Two vacancies have been advertised for Clerical Officer II.
The positions fall under IPOA Job Grade 12 and form part of the administrative support opportunities available in the current recruitment exercise.
Job details:
- Designation: Clerical Officer II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/31/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 12
- Number of Vacancies: 2
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Candidates should ensure that their applications are completed and submitted online before the deadline.
21. Office Assistant II
The largest number of vacancies in the current recruitment exercise is available under the Office Assistant II position.
IPOA is recruiting eight Office Assistants II under Job Grade IPOA 13.
Job details:
- Designation: Office Assistant II
- Job Reference: IPOA/HR/32/2026
- Job Grade: IPOA 13
- Number of Vacancies: 8
- Application Type: Open
- Closing Date: 10 November 2026
Applicants seeking this opportunity should consult the complete official job information and submit their applications through the prescribed recruitment portal.
IPOA Recruitment 2026: Important Application Information
Candidates interested in any of the 21 advertised positions should pay particular attention to the Authority’s application instructions.
All applications must be submitted strictly through IPOA’s online recruitment portal.
The Authority has indicated that any other form of submission will not be accepted. Applicants should therefore not treat the postal address or recruitment email appearing in the vacancy announcement as an alternative application channel.
Interested applicants who meet the requirements stated for their respective positions are invited to submit their applications through the Authority’s careers portal.
The deadline for applications is:
- Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Applicants are encouraged to complete the process within the prescribed application period rather than relying on alternative methods of submission.
The contact information appearing in the recruitment notice is:
Director/Chief Executive Officer
Independent Policing Oversight Authority
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor
P.O. Box 23035 – 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Email: [email protected]
The presence of the email address in the notice does not change the stated application procedure. IPOA has specifically directed applicants to submit applications through its online recruitment portal.
Chapter Six Compliance for Successful Candidates
Applicants should also take note of the integrity and clearance requirements associated with appointment to IPOA.
Upon receiving an offer of employment, a successful candidate will be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
This includes submitting valid copies of the required clearance documents.
Successful candidates will be required to provide:
- A valid Tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA).
- A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
- A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
- A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB). The successful candidate must provide a certificate or report.
- A valid clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
These documents are specifically stated as requirements upon receiving an offer of employment.
Candidates should therefore distinguish these post-offer compliance requirements from the initial online application process.
IPOA Equal Opportunity Employment Statement
The Independent Policing Oversight Authority states that it is an equal opportunity employer.
According to the recruitment notice, the Authority does not discriminate in recruitment on the basis of:
- Race
- Religion
- Colour
- Ethnic origin
- Political affiliation
- Sex or sexual orientation
- Pregnancy
- Marital status
- Disability
- Health status
- Social status
Candidates should also be aware that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
IPOA Recruitment Fees and Agencies
Job seekers should exercise caution when dealing with individuals or organisations claiming that they can facilitate recruitment into the Independent Policing Oversight Authority.
IPOA states that it does not engage recruitment agencies in its hiring process.
The Authority also does not charge candidates a fee at any stage of recruitment. This applies to the application, shortlisting and interview stages.
Applicants should therefore avoid making payments to individuals purporting to represent IPOA or promising employment in exchange for money.
The Authority further states that no medical examination is required before a candidate attends an interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Key Details Applicants Should Remember
Candidates planning to apply for the IPOA jobs announced in November 2026 should keep the following information in mind:
- Employer: Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA)
- Country: Kenya
- Total Designations Advertised: 21
- Total Vacant Positions: 41
- Application Method: Online recruitment portal only
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, 10 November 2026
- Applications by Other Methods: Not accepted
- Recruitment Fees: None
- Recruitment Agencies: IPOA does not engage recruitment agencies
- Canvassing: Leads to automatic disqualification
- Shortlisting: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
- Chapter Six Clearance: Required upon receiving an offer of employment
Final Application Guidance
The November 2026 IPOA recruitment exercise provides opportunities across a broad range of occupational areas. The vacancies cover administration, information management, legal services, investigations, audit and risk, complaints management, monitoring, inspections, procurement and supply chain management, human resources, counselling, records, communications, ICT, security, court process services, fleet management, driving, clerical work and office support.
Candidates should identify the position that corresponds with their background and carefully review its official detailed job description before submitting an application.
Applicants should also pay close attention to the individual job reference numbers. These references distinguish the 21 vacancies and can help candidates identify the correct opportunity on the recruitment portal.
Most importantly, candidates should follow the application method specified by IPOA. Despite the postal address and recruitment email included in the notice, the Authority has expressly stated that applications must be submitted strictly through its online recruitment portal and that other forms of submission will not be accepted.
All interested applicants should ensure that their applications are submitted no later than Tuesday, 10 November 2026.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
