Commission on Administrative Justice Office of the Ombudsman Chief Access to Information Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Commission on Administrative Justice Office of the Ombudsman Chief Access to Information Officer - Jobs in Kenya

Job Title : Chief Access to Information Officer

Reporting to : Director, Access to Information

Department : Access to Information

Job Grade : Caj 4

No. Of Posts : 1

Terms of Employment : Permanent & Pensionable

Duty Station : Head Office

Duties and Responsibilities:

Receiving, reviewing and conducting inquiries on into alleged violations of the Access to Information Act;

Undertaking onsite inspections and relevant information inventories;

Participating in the designing and facilitating mechanisms for hearing and determination of access to information applications;

Participate in the investigations on violations of the provisions of the Access to Information Act;

Preparing summons, orders and other legal instruments under ATI Act; Requesting, receiving and evaluation of public entities reports on implementation of the Access to Information Act;

Developing and implementation of programmes for public sensitization, education and awareness on access to information;

Undertaking relevant researches aimed at developing repository and guidance on ATI including opinions, circulars, publications, guidance notes, determinations, advisories and case law;

Developing regulatory framework on ATI including relevant legislation, policies, guidelines, rules and model laws;

Preparing departmental reports on annual workplans, procurement plans and budgets; and other special reports on ATI; and

Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Job Specification

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

Served in the grade of Senior Access to Information Officer or a similar position for a minimum period of four (4) years;

Bachelors degree in any of

the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Law, Information Management, Archival Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Information Management, Archival Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;

Membership to professional body where applicable;

Certificate in Leadership or Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;

Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and

Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results

All interested candidates who meet the job indent for this position are encouraged to send hard copy of their application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of their academic and professional certificates together with a clear National Identification card indicating the job reference number by 13th September’ 2022 at 4.30p.m. to:-


The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
2nd Floor, Westend Towers – Waiyaki Way
P O Box 20414 City Square 00200
Nairobi



For more information and job application details, see; Commission on Administrative Justice Office of the Ombudsman Chief Access to Information Officer - Jobs in Kenya



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