Research Officer II Job in Kenya - IPOA

Job Purpose

  • To undertake research and implement strategies to generate new knowledge, inform policy and decision making at the Authority and in policing sector as guided under Sec. 6 of the IPOA Act.

Key Responsibilities

An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:

  • Supporting implementation of policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, rules, standards and procedures pertaining to research while ensuring compliance to applicable laws and statutes;
  • Conducting policy analysis and identifying need for policy, procedural and legislative reforms;
  • Collecting and collating data for development of internal and external research reports in the Authority;
  • Implementing research frameworks and tools;
  • Conducting research related to Authority’s mandate for decision making, inform policy and enhance police oversight;

  • Researching public policy, identifying existing, emerging and anticipated policy issues and information affecting the Authority, public, clients, stakeholders and programs;
  • Participating in the implementation of approved policy, proposals and initiatives;
  • Updating records in the division; and
  • Supporting publication and dissemination of research findings.

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following qualifications:

  •  Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following: Economics, Business Management, Project Management, Statistics, Monitoring and Evaluation, Social Sciences or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution; and
  • Proficiency in computer applications with expertise in statistical packages Data analysis and management.

How to Apply:

Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications are invited to submit their application ONLINE through the Authority’s website careers Portal. No Physical applications will be accepted

Detailed job description and specification for this position is available here: https://www.ipoa.go.ke/ipoa/careers.

All applications to reach the Authority on or before 18th May, 2026, at 5.00 p.m.East Africa time.

Successful applicants must meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and provide the following documents: clearance certificate from HELB, EACC, CRB, KRA and DCI. Further to this, background checks and verification of academic certificates shall be undertaken before onboarding.

IPOA is an equal opportunity employer and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, religion,colour,ethnicorigin,politicalaffiliation, or sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, disability, health, or social status. Kindly note that canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.

IPOA does not engage any recruitment agencies and no medical examination is required before one attends an interview. IPOA does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, shortlisting or interview).

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.