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

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Analysing data and information on compliance by State or Public Officers with the Constitutional and Statutory requirements relating to leadership, integrity and ethics;
• Making a follow up on compliance to recommended compensations or appropriate remedies or measures against persons or bodies to which the CAJ Act applies;
• Implementing compliance strategies, procedures and systems;
• Developing an effective mechanism for ensuring compliance with the constitutional and statutory requirements;
• Assisting in the designing and developing an effective mechanism for ensuring compliance with the constitutional and statutory requirements;
• Monitoring compliance by State or Public Officers with the Constitutional and Statutory requirements relating to leadership, integrity and ethics;
• Identifying issues on non-compliance and propose appropriate mitigations;
• Preparing compliance reports;
• Implementing Performance Contracting obligation of the Commission 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 Compliance Officer I or its equivalent for a minimum period of four (4) years;
• Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: – Actuarial Science, Law, Political Science, Research, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; Membership to a professional body in good standing where applicable;
• Certificate in Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results