Terms of Reference
Title:
Consultancy to develop a Strategic Plan for the Independent Policing
Oversight Authority (IPOA) of Kenya
Organizational Section/Unit:
UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa – “Promoting the Rule of Law
and Human Security in Eastern Africa - The Police Reform Programme in
Kenya – KENZ04
Duty station:
Nairobi (Kenya)
Proposed period:
January to April 2014 (4 months)
1.
Background of the assignment:
UNODC assistance to Police reforms falls in line with its mandated activities which include
upgrading crime prevention and criminal justice systems as well as promoting the Rule of Law. UNODC as
the custodian of United Nations standards and norms in crime prevention and criminal justice holds a
mandate to support Member States in building fair and effective criminal justice systems and developing
crime prevention programmes.
Over the past few years, Kenya has made significant strides in reforming the Police Sector. In
August 2010, Kenyans adopted a new Constitution which establishes the National Police Service (NPS)
consisting of the Kenya Police Service (KPS) and the Administration Police Service (APS). An InspectorGeneral (IG) is in charge of the NPS, with two Deputy Inspector-Generals (DIGs) being in charge of the
KPS and APS respectively.
In June 2011, the Government of Kenya (GoK) launched a Police Reform Programme entitled
‘Transforming the Police Force into an effective, efficient and trusted security agency for Kenyans’. The
Police Reform Programme focuses on four key objectives which are to: a) Establish the legal and policy
framework to govern policing in Kenya b) Establish effective, efficient and sustainable reform
institutional structures c) Enhance professionalism, integrity and accountability of the NPS d) Strengthen
operational preparedness and logical capacity and capability of the NPS.
In November 2011, Parliament enacted the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Act to
provide for civilian oversight over the work of the Police in Kenya. The Act stipulates the mandate of the
Authority, which includes investigating all deaths and serious injuries caused by a member of the
National Police Service (NPS) on duty or as a result of police action; receiving and investigating
complaints from both members of the public as well as from police officers; investigating police
misconduct on its own motion; making recommendations for disciplinary action or prosecution as well as
recommendations to prevent future misconduct.
The IPOA Board was officially sworn into office in June 2012. IPOA seeks to develop a comprehensive and
integrated Strategic Plan (2014-2018) what is required for implementing the Police Reform Programme
of the GoK. Having a viable strategic direction is critically important both to reach consensus on the way
forward on the key programme elements and priorities, and to provide a credible basis for sustained
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programmatic reforms. A publicized Strategic Plan and annual Work Plans, will set explicit marks for
desired results and sharpen the IPOA’s institutional image. This is intended to focus public attention on
the reform process and heighten the visibility of the IPOA’s leadership.
Purpose of the assignment
The purpose of the assignment is to IPOA in developing a comprehensive and integrated Strategic
Plan (2014-2018) and the Annual Work Plan (2014-2015) to operationalize the mandate of IPOA and to
support the transformation of the NPS into an effective, efficient and trusted security agency for
Kenyans, in close consultation with relevant national and international stakeholders.
2.
Specific tasks to be performed by the consultant:
Under the overall supervision of the Representative in the UNODC Regional Office for Eastern
Africa (ROEA) and the Head of the Criminal Justice Programme, and under the direct supervision of the
Programme Coordinator (Police Reform) the incumbent will perform the following substantive duties
and responsibilities:
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Review and assess especially The Constitution 2010 of Kenya, Independent Policing Oversight
Authority Act of 2011, National Police Service Act of 2011, The Police Reform Programme of
the GOK, the Ransley Taskforce Report and other relevant documents such as the IPOA
Baseline Survey of Policing Gaps and Standards;
Assess recent and relevant strategies and policies in the Justice and Security Sector,
international standards and norms, including a national and international stakeholder
analyses, (such as from Civil Society Organizations, the NPS, National Police Service
Commission (NPSC) and Development Partners);
Assist and facilitate the IPOA Board and Staff to draft and finalize a Strategic Plan (2014-2018)
and an Annual Work Plan (2014-2015), including an implementation plan, with an specific
focus on Anti-Corruption, Gender and Human Rights mainstreaming and issues;
Assist and facilitate the IPOA in the stakeholders’ consultation and validation process of the
Strategic Plan (2014-2018), an Annual Work Plan (2014-2015) and facilitate relevant
stakeholder consultations;
Submit outcome-oriented interim reports (once a month and on UNODC’s or IPOA’s request)
for the deliverable as per the agreed work plan and complete a comprehensive and outcome
oriented final report no later than one (1) month after the end of the consultancy; and finally,
Perform such other related tasks as required.
Expected tangible and measurable output(s):
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A comprehensive assessment report with clear recommendations for the development and
outlines for the implementation of the Strategic Plan (2014-2018) and an Annual Work Plan
(2014-2015), including a comprehensive Action Plan for the development and implementation
of this Strategy, in light of all relevant national legislative framework, policies and strategies
and international standards and norms, considering the recommendation of various police
reform documents;
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A finalized and validated Strategic Plan (2014-2018) and an Annual Work Plan (2014-2015),
including an implementation plan, with a specific focus on Anti-Corruption, Gender and Human
Rights mainstreaming issues, developed in consultation with all relevant national and
international stakeholders.
Deliverables:
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Work plan and a comprehensive assessment report with clear recommendations for the
development and outlines for the implementation of the Strategic Plan (2013-2018), an
Annual Work Plan (2014-2015) and a comprehensive Action Plan for the development and
implementation of this Strategy, in light of all relevant national legislative framework, policies
and strategies and international standards and norms, considering the recommendation of
various police reform documents;
A finalized and validated Strategic Plan (2014-2018) and an Annual Work Plan (2014-2015),
including but not limited to:
 In light of all relevant national legislative framework, policies and strategies and
international standards and norms, considering the recommendation of various police
reform documents (e.g. Ransley-Report);
 With a specific focus on Anti-Corruption, Gender and Human Rights mainstreaming and
issues;
 In consultation with all relevant national and international stakeholders, including but not
limited to: Civil Society, NPS, NPSC and Development Partners;
 Formulation of the strategic objectives (long term and short term), results strategic
indicators, activities, and timeframe that will lead to the expected scenario;
 Formulation of the organizational and managerial aspects of the Framework, namely the
institutional responsibilities for the management and coordination of the implementation
of the Strategic Plan 2014-2018, Plan of Action, and Work Plan 2013-2014 as well as the
role and responsibilities of the institutions partaking;
 Formulation of resources – human, material and financial – necessary in order to
implement the Framework’s activities. The Document should include a budget that relates
inputs to outputs;
A final and comprehensive and output oriented consultancy report not later than one (1)
month after ending of the contract.
Dates and details as to how the work must be delivered:
The consultant will work under the overall supervision of the Regional Representative in the
UNODC Regional Office for Eastern Africa (ROEA) and the direct supervision of the UNODC Police Reform
Programme Coordinator. The consultancy is to be performed over a period six (6) months, starting in
September 2013 ending in February 2014.
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Indicators to evaluate the consultant’s performance:
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Timely delivery of advisory services and technical assistance;
Quality of written work;
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Interim reports and the comprehensive and impact oriented final report.
Qualifications/expertise sought (required educational background, years of relevant work
experience, other special skills or knowledge required):
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An advanced University Degree in Social Sciences, Police Studies, Law and/or such other
relevant field;
At least ten (10) years professional experience working with and/or providing technical
assistance to governmental and/or international organizations on strategic planning in the
police sector;
At least 10 years’ experience in authoring scholarly papers and publishing in the relevant field
of study;
A thorough understanding of the area on police reforms in Kenya, through legislation,
institutional set-up, administrative action and policy documents is a must;
Previous experiences drafting strategic plans to security sector is a distinctive advantage;
Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills and ability to liaise and communicate effectively;
Excellent English written and oral communication skills.
7. Application Procedure:
Interested and qualified candidates should submit their application which should include the
following:
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UN Personal History Form (PHP) found on this link:
https://inspira.un.org/psp/PUNA1J/?cmd=login&languageCd=ENG&.
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Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Please quote “Development of a Strategic Plan for IPOA – UNODC” in the subject line.
Applications should be emailed to easternafrica@unodc.org to reach us not later than Friday, 6
December 2013 at 4.00 P.M Kenya Time.
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