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

DUTIES AND 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.

JOB SPECIFICATION

For appointment to this position, a candidate must;

•  Have a Bachelor of Law Degree (LL.B) from a recognized university.
•  Have a Post graduate diploma in Law
•  Must be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya with a current practicing certificate.
•  Must have post-graduate experience of at least three (3) years
•  Must be a member to a professional Body in good standing

CLEARANCE/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES

• Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates from the following institution before appointment to the position.
•  Kenya Revenue Authority
•  Ethics & Anti-Corruption Commission
•  Directorate of Criminal Investigations
•  A credit reference bureau
•  Higher Education Loans Board