The Commission on Administrative Justice (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.
Job Title: Research and Investigations
Officer
Job Grade: CAJ 7
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting To: Director, Research and Investigations
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail:
Job Grade: CAJ 7
No. of Posts: 1
Reporting To: Director, Research and Investigations
Key Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities entail:
- Investigating
cases relating to administrative justice;
- Carrying
out relevant research on issues that the Commission may deem fit from time
to time;
- Monitoring
and evaluating the status of complaints resolution;
- Identifying
systemic issues and recommending remedial measures and proactive action
- Investigating
and reporting on compliance by State or Public Officers with the
Constitutional and Statutory requirements relating to leadership,
integrity and ethics;
- Preparing
periodic reports on the status of the various complaints;
- Implementing
best practice policies, procedures and systems for research;
- Providing
necessary information to the Commission for purposes of vetting of persons
where applicable.
Persons Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
- Bachelor’s
degree in any of the following disciplines: Sociology, Economics,
Statistics, Law, Mathematics, or a relevant Social Science from a
recognized institution.
- At
least 2 to 3 years relevant experience.
- Ability
to identify system deficiencies and develop / effect changes in systems /
procedures.
- Sound
knowledge and experience on investigations.
- Strong
analytical skills.
- Quick
problem solving and decision making.
- Working
in the governance sector.
- Have
excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be
fluent in both English and Kiswahili.
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution.
Additional Information to Applicants
Applicants are requested to submit application letters together with their CVs as well as their professional, academic certificates (including ‘O’ level), transcripts and a copy of their national ID card.
Candidates applying for the positions of Senior Legal Officer and Legal Officer should also attach copies of their previous practising certificates.
How to Apply
The applications should be addressed to:
Applicants are requested to submit application letters together with their CVs as well as their professional, academic certificates (including ‘O’ level), transcripts and a copy of their national ID card.
Candidates applying for the positions of Senior Legal Officer and Legal Officer should also attach copies of their previous practising certificates.
How to Apply
The applications should be addressed to:
The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice,
2nd Floor, West End Towers - Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 20414 City Square, 00200
Nairobi
Commission on Administrative Justice,
2nd Floor, West End Towers - Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 20414 City Square, 00200
Nairobi
The closing date is on 4th February 2015 at 4:30 pm.
Applicants will be short listed based on their qualifications and work experience.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.
The Commission on Administrative Justice is an Equal Opportunity employer
