Database and Applications Administrator - IPOA

The Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) is established pursuant to the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act Cap. 86 Laws of Kenya.
Its main function is to provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police.
The Authority wishes to recruit results-oriented Kenyan citizens with drive, vision and creativity to fill the following vacant positions: -
Job Title: Database and Applications Administrator II
Ref: IPOA/HR/26/2026
Grade: IPOA 9
1 Position
Consolidated Salary: KES 90,000 – 130,000
Directorate: Information Communication Technology (ICT)
Department: Enterprise Solution Development and Administration
Location / Work Station: Headquarters
Reporting Relationships: Reports to Senior Assistant Director, ICT
Job Purpose
This cadre is responsible for:
i. Designing, developing and implement software application systems and models; and
ii. Designing, building and implementing database systems.
Key Responsibilities / Duties / Tasks
An officer at this grade will undertake the following duties and responsibilities:
i. Supporting in implementation policies, strategies, guidelines, plans, standards and procedures relating to ICT database systems and applications while ensuring compliance to applicable laws, statutes and circulars;
ii. Implementing software and applications in the Authority;
iii. Implementing database architecture that satisfies the Authority’s requirements;
iv. Maintaining data integrity and security;
v. Implementing and maintaining Database Management Systems (DBMS)
vi. Maintaining and ensuring security of database systems and applications;
vii. Providing database systems and applications technical support in the Authority;
viii. Updating all records in the division;
ix. Consolidating data for compiling internal and external reports in the;
x. Implementing risk mitigation measures; and
xi. Developing and implementing individual work plans.
Knowledge, Experience and Qualifications Required
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have the following Qualifications:
i. Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: - Business Information Technology, Information Communication Technology or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
ii. Professional Certification in any two of the following: - Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA), Microsoft Certified Solutions Associate (MCSA) and Certificate in ethical hacking.
How to Apply:
Interested applicants who meet the stated requirements are invited to submit their applications through the Authority’s CAREERS PORTAL, applications should be submitted no later than Tuesday, 10th November, 2026.
Director/Chief Executive Officer,
Independent Policing Oversight Authority,
1st Ngong Avenue, ACK Garden Annex, 2nd Floor,
P.O Box 23035 – 00100, Nairobi.
Email: recruitment1023@ipoa.go.ke
Please note that upon receiving an offer of employment, the successful candidate will be required to comply with the provisions of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
This includes submitting valid copies of the following documents:

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• A valid tax Compliance Certificate from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA);
  
• A valid Certificate of Good Conduct from the Directorate of Criminal Investigation (DCI);
  
• A valid Clearance Certificate from the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB);
  
• A valid Clearance Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau (CRB) (Must provide certificate or report);
  
• A Valid Clearance form from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
  

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Canvassing will lead to automatic disqualification.
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