REF: EACC/INV/IOPO/6

• Reporting to the respective Deputy Directors, the jobholder is responsible for the investigation of corruption and economic crimes, and unethical conduct and tracing corruptly acquired assets, and supporting prosecution of cases in court.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Investigating cases of corruption and economic crimes;
• Identifying and tracing corruptly acquired assets;
• Preserving assets that are subject of investigation;
• Compiling and submitting investigation reports;
• 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.

Requirements for Appointment

For appointment as an Investigation Officer II – Police Officer, a person must possess the following qualifications:

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years, two (2) of which must be in Criminal investigations;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Criminology, Communications, Economics, Commerce/Accounting, Political Science, Science, Law, Education, International Relations, Engineering, Business Management, Public Administration, Governance, or its equivalent from a recognised university;
• Relevant professional qualifications where applicable;
• Served as a Police Officer or appointed investigator with criminal investigation experience;
• Certificate in computer application skills.