Commission on Administrative Justice Legal Officer Kenya Jobs

Commission on Administrative Justice Legal Officer Kenya Jobs


The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is a constitutional body established under Article 59 (4) of the Constitution and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011.

The mandate of the Commission is to enforce
administrative justice in the public sector, and overseeing and enforcing implementation of the Access to Information Act, 2016

Job Title:

  • Legal Officer II

    Reporting to:

  • Senior Manager Legal and Advisory

    Directorate:

  • Legal & Advisory

    Unit/Department:

  • Legal

    Job Grade:

  • CAJ 7

    No. of Posts:

  • 3

    Terms of Employment:

  • Permanent and Pensionable

    Main Responsibilities

  • Attend to clients on matters relating to Commission’s mandate and offering legal
    advice thereon;
  • Represent the Commission in legal proceedings including amicus briefs;
  • Assist the commission in conducting hearings, inquiries and investigations in matters falling within its mandate;
  • 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;
  • Prepare periodic reports on complaints investigated and remedial action taken
    by the Commission;
  • Prepare Legal and Advisory opinions;
  • Provide recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes.
  • Any other duty assigned by Commission.

    Competencies

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have: -

  • A Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) degree from a recognized University
  • A current and valid practicing certificate
  • Ability to
    undertake research and provide sound legal opinions
  • Atleast 3 years’ of post admission experience
  • Knowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution will be an added advantage
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya.

    Clearnce/Compliance Certificates

    Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance
    certificates from:

  • Kenya Revenue Authority
  • Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
  • Directorate of Criminal Investigations (CID)
  • Law Society of Kenya
  • A credit reference bureau
  • Higher Education Loans Board
  • Advocates Complaints Commission

    How to apply

  • Visit our website for detailed job specifications and other requirements.
  • The closing date is on 2nd October 2018 at 4.30pm.
  • The applications should be addressed to:

    THE COMMISSION SECRETARY/CEO
    COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE
    2ND FLOOR, WEST END TOWERS – WAIYAKI WAY
    P. O. BOX 20414 CITY SQUARE, 00200
    NAIROBI

  • Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
    The Commission on Administrative Justice is an Equal Opportunity employer

  • For more information and job application details, see; Commission on Administrative Justice Finance Manager Kenya Jobs

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