NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyans seeking public sector employment have been invited to apply for 41 vacancies at the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA), with opportunities ranging from investigations and legal services to driving and office support.
The recruitment notice, published on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, lists 21 job categories and sets November 10 at 5:00 p.m. as the deadline for applications. The authority says it is seeking results-oriented citizens to support its mandate of providing civilian oversight of the National Police Service.
The recruitment includes four Investigations Officer II positions, three Legal Officer II positions and three Complaints Management Officer II positions. Office Assistant II has the largest allocation, with eight vacancies.
However, prospective applicants should verify the advertised positions and application instructions through IPOA’s official recruitment channels before submitting personal documents. At the time of checking, the authority’s careers webpage displayed a notice stating that no vacancies were available, despite the recruitment announcement carried by several news outlets.
Full List Of IPOA Vacancies
The advertised positions and number of vacancies are:
- Senior Office Administrator — 1
- Senior Information Management Officer — 1
- Legal Officer II — 3
- Investigations Officer II — 4
- Internal Audit and Risk Officer II — 2
- Complaints Management Officer II — 3
- Monitoring Officer II — 2
- Inspections Officer II — 1
- Supply Chain Management Officer II — 1
- Human Resource Officer II — 1
- Counselling Officer II — 1
- Records Management Officer II — 1
- Communications Officer II — 1
- Systems, Network and Security Administrator II — 1
- Database and Applications Administrator II — 1
- Security Officer II — 2
- Court Process Server III — 1
- Fleet Management Assistant II — 1
- Driver II — 3
- Clerical Officer II — 2
- Office Assistant II — 8
The vacancies cover professional, technical and support functions within the authority, including police misconduct investigations, complaints management, information systems, risk management and administration.
How To Apply For The IPOA Jobs
Applicants are required to submit their applications online through IPOA’s official careers portal:
The authority’s recruitment instructions state that physical applications will not be accepted. Candidates should consult the individual job descriptions for the academic qualifications, professional certifications and experience required for each position.
The stated deadline is November 10, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. East Africa Time.
Applicants should confirm that the relevant vacancy is available on the official portal before proceeding, given the discrepancy between the published recruitment notice and the current careers-page listing.
Chapter Six Clearances Required
Successful applicants must meet the integrity requirements under Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
The notice says candidates will be required to provide clearance certificates from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
IPOA also says it will conduct background checks and verify academic certificates before onboarding. Canvassing is prohibited and will result in automatic disqualification.
IPOA Warns Applicants Against Recruitment Scams
The authority has cautioned candidates against paying money to secure employment, stressing that it does not charge fees at any stage of recruitment.
It also says it does not use recruitment agencies and does not require applicants to undergo a medical examination before attending an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Applicants should therefore be wary of individuals claiming they can guarantee shortlisting or appointment in exchange for payment.
Recruitment Comes Under New IPOA Leadership
The recruitment follows Parliament’s approval of Duncan Ojwang Oburu as IPOA chairperson in August 2026, according to the information provided in the announcement.
During his vetting, Ojwang pledged to protect the authority’s independence and keep it focused on safeguarding citizens’ rights and holding police officers accountable.
IPOA’s mandate includes civilian oversight of the National Police Service through investigations, inspections, monitoring and other accountability functions.
The latest recruitment is intended to fill positions across the authority’s professional and support departments. For jobseekers, the key steps are to check the specific qualifications, use the official recruitment channel and meet the stated deadline—while confirming that the advertised vacancies remain open.
