The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) also known as the Office of the Ombudsman is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 59 (4) and Chapter Fifteen of the Constitution, and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011. The Commission has a mandate, inter-alia, to investigate any conduct in state affairs or any act or omission in public administration in any sphere of Government and complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive official conduct.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparing research plans and proposals;
• Collecting, collating and compiling research data and report writing;
• Preparing data collection tools and instruments;
• Writing and disseminating research reports;
• Conducting research in the specified area; and
• Implementing research protocols and the terms of reference for research.
• 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 Research and Development Officer II for a minimum period of four (4) years or its equivalent;
• Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Communication, Law, Education, Arts, Anthropology, Sociology or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.