Reporting to the Assistant Director – Forensic Laboratory, the jobholder is responsible for securing and preserving digital exhibits, imaging, analysing and generating reports from digital exhibits, open source investigations, analysis of bulk data and presentations, and giving testimony in Court.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking digital forensic analysis tasks;
• Unearthing fraud and corruption activities in handheld devices, information systems, databases, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, social networks, corporate websites, among other technology related tasks;
• Managing the operations of the Forensic Laboratory hardware, software and equipment for examination;
• Assisting investigators in digital forensic assignments and searches outside duty station in matters under investigation;
• Effecting backup and disaster recovery for the Forensic Laboratory;
• Providing digital forensic reports and evidence on matters under investigation;
• Giving expert witness testimony in a Court of Law for digital forensic evidence;
• Training investigators on standards and procedures for handling digital evidence.

Requirements for Appointment

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

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Advanced training in digital forensics, ICT or other relevant fields;
• Certifications in digital forensics, cybersecurity, ICT, IS Audit, fraud examination or other relevant fields;
• Member of relevant professional body in good standing where applicable.

• Undertaking digital forensic analysis tasks;
• Unearthing fraud and corruption activities in handheld devices, information systems, databases, Enterprise Resource Planning systems, social networks, corporate websites, among other technology related tasks;
• Managing the operations of the Forensic Laboratory hardware, software and equipment for examination;
• Assisting investigators in digital forensic assignments and searches outside duty station in matters under investigation;
• Effecting backup and disaster recovery for the Forensic Laboratory;
• Providing digital forensic reports and evidence on matters under investigation;
• Giving expert witness testimony in a Court of Law for digital forensic evidence;
• Training investigators on standards and procedures for handling digital evidence.

• Minimum relevant work experience of five (5) years from a reputable organisation;
• Bachelor’s degree in ICT, Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or an equivalent qualification from a recognised institution;
• Advanced training in digital forensics, ICT or other relevant fields;
• Certifications in digital forensics, cybersecurity, ICT, IS Audit, fraud examination or other relevant fields;
• Member of relevant professional body in good standing where applicable.