Investigators (Re-advertisement) job in Kenya

Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission (TJRC) Job vacancy in Kenya

 Investigators (Re-advertisement)
VAN/18/10/TJRC/ID/6

Reporting to the Director of Investigations, the Commission seeks to appoint investigators in with expertise in the following areas; Criminal Investigations, Human rights, Forensic accounting, Corporate Structures, land transactions and records.

The investigators will

    * assist in the conduct and management of investigations of civil and political rights violations, including assassinations, massacres, illegal detentions, torture, disappearances, forensics, fiscal and economic crimes, social and cultural rights violations, including alleged misconduct, malfeasance, mismanagement, fraud, corruption, waste of public, natural and national resources, abuse of authority and all violations that fall within the TJRC mandate;
    * gather evidence;
    * prepare evidence for hearings, obtain and review relevant documentation, conduct interviews and take statements;
    * gather and analyse electronic and documentary evidence, determine whether matters involve potential fraud, corruption or other illegal conduct warranting referral to national authorities;
    * conduct forensic investigations and gather evidence related to activities of individuals, state and non-state actors, manage forensic equipment and tools.

Requirements for appointment

    * Bachelor’s degree in forensic science, criminal justice, criminology, law or related areas. Eight years qualifying experience in administrative investigations and forensic science may be accepted in lieu of a University Degree
    * A minimum of 10 years of progressively reasonable experience in professional investigatory work in law enforcement, government, national or international investigation agency, with practical experience in administrative forensic investigations is required
    * Knowledge and understanding in the field of corruption, land, human rights, fraud, administrative investigations and computer/IT forensic techniques and forensic tools
    * Familiarity with analysis techniques in forensic sciences; ability to conduct and supervise complex investigations; produce reports and review and edit the work of others; ability to gather evidence and interview subjects and witnesses, good research, analytical and problem-solving skills
    * Ability to apply sound judgment in the context of assignments given; and ability to analyze and synthesize documents records and other evidence
    * Ability to communicate complex concepts orally; ability to prepare written reports that are clear, concise and meaningful. Ability to gather and analyse electronic evidence; ability to organize complex and voluminous statements, sets of records and facts.

Important information for all candidates

    * Deadline for applications: November 10, 2010
    * Vacancy announcement no must be quoted in all applications
    * Duration of appointment: 12 months or to the termination of TJRC statutory mandate whichever is earlier unless otherwise stated
    * Duty station: Nairobi - however, all positions entail travel outside of the duty station, or unless otherwise stated
    * Remuneration: competitive compensation and benefits package is offered, subject to professional qualifications and experience and TJRC rates. Interns will be provided with an allowance
    * All applications must contain the vacancy announcement number (VAN) in the subject line or envelope:
    * Applicants that do not meet the minimum requirements as pertains to education, work experience and competencies will not be considered.
    * Applicants are encouraged to apply online with no attachments - please paste resumes in the body of email and quote vacancy announcement number in the subject line.
    * English and Kiswahili are the working languages of the TJRC. Fluency in English (written and oral) is required.
    * Knowledge of braille is an added advantage.
    * The TJRC is an equal opportunity employer. However, women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.
    * Canvassing will automatically disqualify candidates. Please do not address applications to commissioners.
    * Only candidates shortlisted for interviews will be contacted.

Send applications by post to:

Recruitment Team,
Truth Justice and Reconciliation Commission,
Delta House, 3rd Floor, Chiromo Road, Westlands,
P.O Box 14641-00800, Nairobi, Kenya

or by email quoting the Vacancy number and position title to hr@tjrckenya.org

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