Chief Access to Information Officer at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Receiving, reviewing and conducting inquiries on into alleged violations of the Access to Information Act; 
• Undertaking onsite inspections and relevant information inventories; 
• Participating in the designing and facilitating mechanisms for hearing and determination of access to information applications; 
• Participate in the investigations on violations of the provisions of the Access to Information Act; 
• Preparing summons, orders and other legal instruments under ATI Act; Requesting, receiving and evaluation of public entities reports on implementation of the Access to Information Act; 
• Developing and implementation of programmes for public sensitization, education and awareness on access to information; 
• Undertaking relevant researches aimed at developing repository and guidance on ATI including opinions, circulars, publications, guidance notes, determinations, advisories and case law; 
• Developing regulatory framework on ATI including relevant legislations, policies, guidelines, rules and model laws; 
• Preparing departmental reports on annual workplans, procurement plans and budgets; and other special reports on ATI; and
• Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

JOB SPECIFICATION
For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: -

• Served in the grade of Senior Access to Information Officer or a similar position for a minimum period of four (4) years; 
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Law, Information Management, Archival Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Information Management, Archival Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; 
• Membership to professional body where applicable; 
• Certificate in Leadership or Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; 
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and 
• Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results