- The Independent Policing Oversight Authority opened applications for 41 positions spanning 21 distinct job titles across multiple departments
- Roles range from entry-level office assistants to senior-grade administrators and specialised officers in legal, investigation, and ICT functions
- IPOA warned that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification and confirmed no fees are charged at any stage of the recruitment process
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The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) has announced a recruitment drive for 41 positions across its various departments.
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IPOA is inviting qualified Kenyan citizens to submit applications through its online careers portal before November 10, 2026, at 5.00 p.m. East Africa Time.
The authority, established under the IPOA Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya to provide civilian oversight of the National Police Service, published the vacancies under 21 separate job reference numbers covering a broad range of professional fields.
Full list of available positions at IPOA
S/No. | Job Reference No. | Designation | Job Grade | Vacant Positions |
1 | IPOA/HR/12/2026 | Senior Office Administrator | IPOA 7 | 1 Post |
2 | IPOA/HR/13/2026 | Senior Information Management Officer | IPOA 7 | 1 Post |
3 | IPOA/HR/14/2026 | Legal Officer II | IPOA 9 | 3 Posts |
4 | IPOA/HR/15/2026 | Investigations Officer II | IPOA 9 | 4 Posts |
5 | IPOA/HR/16/2026 | Internal Audit and Risk Officer II | IPOA 9 | 2 Posts |
6 | IPOA/HR/17/2026 | Complaints Management Officer II | IPOA 9 | 3 Posts |
7 | IPOA/HR/18/2026 | Monitoring Officer II | IPOA 9 | 2 Posts |
8 | IPOA/HR/19/2026 | Inspections Officer II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
9 | IPOA/HR/20/2026 | Supply Chain Management Officer II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
10 | IPOA/HR/21/2026 | Human Resource Officer II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
11 | IPOA/HR/22/2026 | Counselling Officer II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
12 | IPOA/HR/23/2026 | Records Management Officer II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
13 | IPOA/HR/24/2026 | Communications Officer II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
14 | IPOA/HR/25/2026 | Systems, Network and Security Administrator II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
15 | IPOA/HR/26/2026 | Database and Applications Administrator II | IPOA 9 | 1 Post |
16 | IPOA/HR/27/2026 | Security Officer II | IPOA 9 | 2 Posts |
17 | IPOA/HR/28/2026 | Court Process Server III | IPOA 10 | 1 Post |
18 | IPOA/HR/29/2026 | Fleet Management Assistant II | IPOA 11 | 1 Post |
19 | IPOA/HR/30/2026 | Driver II | IPOA 12 | 3 Posts |
20 | IPOA/HR/31/2026 | Clerical Officer II | IPOA 12 | 2 Posts |
21 | IPOA/HR/32/2026 | Office Assistant II | IPOA 13 | 8 Posts |
TOTAL | 41 Posts |
How to apply and requirements
All applications must be submitted online via the IPOA careers portal on the authority's official website.
The authority explicitly stated that no physical applications will be accepted.
Candidates who are shortlisted will be required to produce 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), in compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010.
Academic credentials will also be subject to background verification before any successful applicant is formally onboarded.
IPOA described itself as an equal opportunity employer, affirming that recruitment will not be influenced by race, religion, ethnic origin, political affiliation, sex, pregnancy, marital status, disability, or health status.
The authority also clarified that it does not engage third-party recruitment agencies and does not require any medical examination prior to an interview. No fee is charged at any point in the process.
Candidates are cautioned that any attempt to canvass or lobby for a position will result in automatic disqualification. Only shortlisted applicants will receive further communication from the authority.
The IPOA offices are located at 1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor, Nairobi.
PSC opens applications for 6,000 affordable housing internships
In other news on TUKO.co.ke, the Public Service Commission has advertised 6,000 internship positions under the second cohort of the Affordable Housing Programme, targeting degree and diploma graduates across technical and professional fields.
The vacancies cover disciplines including architecture, civil and electrical engineering, construction management, quantity surveying, urban planning, property management, data science and artificial intelligence, with architecture and construction management among the fields receiving the largest allocations.
Successful candidates will serve for 12 months on a non-renewable basis, receive a government-determined stipend and earn certificates upon completion.
Applications should be submitted through the Public Service Commission’s online recruitment portal by November 9, 2026.
Source: TUKO.co.ke