Assistant Director (Advisory Unit) at Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ)

Reporting To: Chairperson

Unit / Department: Advisory Unit

Job Grade: CAJ 3

No. of Posts: 1

Terms of Employment: Permanent and Pensionable

Job Description: The Assistant Director, Advisory Unit, will be responsible to the Commission on a day to day basis in realising the technical and administrative functions of the Chair’s office.

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: –

• Prepare advisory opinions for the execution of the Commission’s mandate as directed by the Chairperson
• Process and coordinate hearing of appeals registered in the Chair’s office as directed by the Chairperson;
• Manage and coordinate both local and international partnership; such as Chair’s forum, National Council for Administrative Justice; African Ombudsman and Mediators Association (AOMA) among others as directed by the Chairperson
• Coordinate protocol and administrative arrangements for the Commission as directed by the Chairperson;
• Address ‘own motion’ complaints on issues of public interest
• Prepare on behalf of the Chairperson speeches, briefs and presentations on fair administration; access to information and other governance issues that relate to the mandate of the Commission
• Provide leadership and supervisory role in planning and coordinating of staff and the activities of the Chair’s office in liaison with other departments.
• Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson from time to time.

Job Specifications

For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –

• Have post admission experience of at least eight (8) years;
• Have served in the grade of Senior Legal Officer or in an equivalent position for a minimum period of five (5) years;
• Post graduate diploma from Kenya School of Law
• Have Bachelor degree in Law from a recognized institution
• Have a Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Law, Public Policy and Administration, or any related governance training from a recognized institution;
• Have a certificate in Corporate and/or Strategic Leadership/Management from a recognized institution;
• Be a member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing;
• Be proficient in computer application skills;
• Have good analytical, drafting, research, writing, and presentation skills
• Meet the requirements of Chapter six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.