Legal Officer II

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

Method of Application

The application letter, Curriculum vitae, copies of certificates and other credentials should be sent by 15th May 2023 at 4.30pm to the address below:-

THE COMMISSION SECRETARY

COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE

2ND FLOOR, WEST END TOWERS – WAIYAKI WAY

P O BOX 20414 CITY SQUARE, 00200

NAIROBI