Investigation Officer II – Lawyer - Nairobi, Kenya - Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)

    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Nairobi, Kenya

    2 weeks ago

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    ABOUT THE COMPANY

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) was established after Kenya's President Mwai Kibaki signed the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Act on 29 August 2011. The EACC replaced the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC).The country's Parliament disbanded KACC on 24 August 2011, in line with the requirements for change as stipulated in the new Constitutional dispensation after the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.The EACC was established on 5 September 2011 and Commissioners Irene Keino and Prof. Jane K. Onsongo appointed on 11 May 2012 to head the anti-graft agency.

    JOB SUMMARY

    Requirements for AppointmentFor appointment as an Investigation Officer II – Lawyer, a person must possess the following qualifications:Minimum relevant post-admission experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;Bachelor of Laws from a recognised institution;Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) minimum mean grade of C+ or its equivalent from a recognised institution;Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with current practicing certificate unless exempted;Certificate in computer application skills

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    Investigating cases of corruption and economic crimes;Identifying and tracing corruptly acquired assets;Advising on the laws, procedures and practices relating to the Legal field;Assisting other investigators on issues relating to the area of the profession;Preserving assets that are subject of investigation;Compiling and submitting investigation reports;Supporting criminal proceedings against persons charged on economic and corruption related offences.Supporting civil proceedings against any person for the recovery of corruptly acquired property or benefits;Observing the highest standards of professional and ethical conduct, and integrity in the investigation and prosecution of corruption and economic crimes cases;Complying with principles and values of: good governance, human rights, transparency, accountability, ethics, and integrity.

    REQUIRED SKILLS

    Legal counseling, Legal analysis, Criminal law, Dispute resolution and arbitration, Judicial processes and litigation

    REQUIRED EDUCATION

    Bachelor's degree