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.
CAJ seeks to recruit qualified employees in the following positions:Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
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.
Commission on Administrative Justice,
2nd Floor, West End Towers - Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 20414 City Square, 00200
NairobiThe 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
CAJ seeks to recruit qualified employees in the following positions:Job Title: Senior Legal Officer
Job Grade: 6
No of Posts: 5
Reporting To: Director, Legal & Advisory Services
Key Responsibilities
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 in conducting hearings, inquiries and investigations in matters falling within its mandate in hearings and other legal matters;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;Facilitating mechanisms for formal hearings and inquiries by the Commission;Preparing Legal and advisory opinions;Providing recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes.Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.At least 5 years post admission experience.An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.A member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing.Knowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute ResolutionExperience in handling and resolution of complaints will be an added advantageA Post graduate qualification in law or other relevant field will be an added advantage.Meet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.Job Title: Legal OfficerJob Grade: 7
No of Posts: 9
Reporting To: Director, Legal & Advisory Services
Key Responsibilities
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 in conducting hearings, inquiries and investigations in matters falling within its mandate in hearings and other legal matters;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;Facilitating mechanisms for formal hearings and inquiries by the Commission;Preparing Legal and advisory opinions;Providing recommendations or remedial alternatives for resolution of disputes.Person SpecificationsFor appointment to this position, a candidate must:-
A Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized University.An Advocate of the High Court of Kenya.A member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standingKnowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute ResolutionAbility to undertake research and provide sound legal opinionsExperience in handling and resolution of complaints will be an added advantageMeet the requirements of Chapter 6 of the Constitution of Kenya.Additional Information to ApplicantsApplicants 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:
Commission on Administrative Justice,
2nd Floor, West End Towers - Waiyaki Way
P.O. Box 20414 City Square, 00200
NairobiThe 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
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