Legal Officer II at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Receiving and resolving complaints on matters relating to Commission’s mandate and offer legal advice thereon;
• Implementing strategies and guidelines on complaints handling;
• Participate in formal hearings and inquiries on complaints;
• Updating complaints database
• Conduct legal research on matters relating to administrative justice and other legal matters;
• Promote and facilitate resolution of complaints and disputes through mediation and reconciliation;
• Represent the Commission in legal proceedings including amicus briefs;
• Drafting reports on complaints investigated and remedial action taken by the Commission;
• Prepare Legal and Advisory opinions;
• Any other duty assigned by the Commission.

COMPETENCIES

For appointment to this position, a candidate must;

• Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university. Post graduate diploma in Law
• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
• At least 3 years’ of post admission experience