Legal Officer II Full-time Job
May 9th, 2023 at 14:59 General Nairobi Reference: 1801Job Details
Job Description
The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) also known as the Office of the Ombudsman is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 59 (4) and Chapter Fifteen of the Constitution, and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011. The Commission has a mandate, inter-alia, to investigate any conduct in state affairs or any act or omission in public administration in any sphere of Government and complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive official conduct.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Receiving and resolving complaints on matters relating to Commission’s mandate and offer legal advice thereon;
- Implementing strategies and guidelines on complaints handling;
- Participate in formal hearings and inquiries on complaints;
- Updating complaints database
- Conduct legal research on matters relating to administrative justice and other legal matters;
- Promote and facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes through mediation and reconciliation;
- Represent the Commission in legal proceedings including amicus briefs;
- Drafting reports on complaints investigated and remedial action taken by the Commission;
- Prepare Legal and Advisory opinions;
- Any other duty assigned by the Commission.
JOB SPECIFICATION
For appointment to this position, a candidate must;
- Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
- Have a Post graduate diploma in Law
- Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
- Must have post-graduate experience of at least three (3) years
- Must be a member to a professional Body in good standing
CLEARANCE/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
- Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates from the following institution before appointment to the position.
- Kenya Revenue Authority
- Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
- Directorate of Criminal Investigations
- A credit reference bureau
- Higher Education Loans Board
Method of Application
Submit your CV, copies of relevant documents and Application to :
THE COMMISSION SECRETARY COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE 2ND FLOOR, WEST END TOWERS – WAIYAKI WAY P O BOX 20414 CITY SQUARE, 00200 NAIROBI
Closing Date : 15 May. 2023
Company Description
The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)
