Research and Investigations Officer IU at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

Job Description

INDENT FOR RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS OFFICER II

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR, RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS

DIRECTORATE: RESEARCH AND INVESTIGATIONS

JOB GRADE: CAJ 7

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT AND PENSIONABLE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Duties and responsibilities entail:

• Investigate cases relating to the mandate of the Commission;
• Carry out relevant research on issues that the Commission may deem fit from time to time;
• Monitor and evaluate the status of complaints resolution;
• Identify systemic issues and recommend remedial measures and proactive action
• Prepare periodic reports on the status of all the investigated cases;
• Implement best practice policies, procedures and systems for research;
• Provide necessary information to the Commission for purposes of vetting of persons where applicable.
• Any other duty assigned by the Commission.

COMPETENCIES

For appointment to this position, a candidate must: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in Criminology, Forensic Investigations, Law (LLB), Statistics or Social Sciences from a recognized institution
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a similar position.
• Knowledge on data analysis and report writing skills will be an added advantage
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Kenya Constitution.