CAJ Legal Officer, and Compliance Officer Jobs in Kenya

The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman) is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under section 59 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to investigate any conduct in state affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive conduct in the Public Sector, and to generally ensure compliance with the tenets of integrity, good governance and responsiveness.

In order to deliver on its mandate, the Commission wishes to fill the following key positions with suitably qualified candidates:


Legal Officer

Job Grade CAJ 7
No. Of Posts 5
Reports To: Director, Legal and Advisory Services

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Attending to clients on matters relating to administrative justice and offering legal advice thereon;
• Representing the Commission in legal proceedings including amicus briefs
• Assisting the Commission conducting hearings, inquiries and investigations in matters falling within its mandate in hearings and other legal matters.
• Preparing legal and advisory opinions;
• Handling and facilitating resolution of client’s complaints;
• Facilitating mechanisms for formal hearings and inquiries by the Commission;
• Providing recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes;
• Conducting legal research on matters relating to administrative justice.
• Dealing with matters relating to mediation and reconciliation;
• Preparing periodic reports on complaints investigated and remedial action taken by the Commission;
• Drafting, examining, and advising on contracts the Commission and third parties; promoting Constitutionalism and observance of human rights, including protection of the rights of minorities and the marginalized in the context of the Commission’s mandate;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized institution;
• Have Diploma in Law from the Kenya School of Law;
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• Be a member of Law Society of Kenya (LSK);
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Be fluent in both English and Kiswahili;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Compliance Officer 

Job Grade CAJ 7
No. Of Posts 1
Reports To: Director, Compliance and Risk

Key Tasks
Duties and responsibilities will entail:-

• Ensuring that the Commission is compliant in regard to all Constitutional and legislative requirements and provisions;
• Making sure that all staff are aware of their legal and statutory obligations;
• Assessing any risk the Commission may encounter;
• Ensuring compliance with the resolution of public complaints indicator in performance contracting;
• Ensuring compliance with declaration of wealth by the state and public officers;
• Ensuring compliance with summonses, decisions and orders by the Commission;
• Compiling statistical analyses of cases handled and activities undertaken by the Commission; and
• Preparing periodic reports;

Person Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:-

• Have Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines:
• - Economics, Commerce, Business Studies/Administration, Law or other relevant Social Science from a recognized institution;
• Have certificate in Computer applications;
• Have good understanding of organizational processes;
• Have excellent interpersonal, presentation and communication skills;
• Have ability to maintain confidentiality and trust;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Kenya Constitution; and
• Be a citizen of Kenya.

Interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with a up to date curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and mail contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices situated on the 6th Floor of the Prime Minister’s Building, to be received not later than 5.00pm on Friday 19th October, 2012.

The envelope to be addressed as follows:-

The Commission Secretary
Commission on Administrative Justice
6th Floor, prime Minister’s Building
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 20414-00200
Nairobi