The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman) is an Independent Constitutional Commission established under section 59 of the Constitution of Kenya.

Its core mandate is to investigate any conduct in state affairs, maladministration, complaints of abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or unlawful, oppressive, unfair or unresponsive official conduct within the Public Sector, and to generally ensure compliance with chapter six (Ethics and Integrity) and Chapter Thirteen (Values and Principles of Public Service).

The Commission hereby invites applications for the position of Commission Secretary.

Role

Reporting to the Commission, the Secretary shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Commission and the Accounting Officer responsible for the day to day management of the secretariat.

The Secretary shall ensure the implementation of the Commission’s decisions, policies and programmes.

Specifically, the responsibilities will be to:
  • Coordinate and manage the day to day affairs of the Commission;
  • Drive the Commission’s vision and mission through the implementation of its strategic Plan;
  • Mobilize and manage the resources of the Commission to achieve its core mandate;
  • Prepare the Commission’s Annual Plans and Estimates;
  • Oversee financial and administrative management of the Commission;
  • Provide requisite leadership to ensure the Commission attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes;
Period

The secretary shall hold office for a term of five years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term of five years;

Qualification, Skills and Experience
  • Be a citizen of The Republic of Kenya;
  • Hold a degree, preferably a Masters degree, in Law, Management, Administration or other Social Science, from a University recognized in Kenya;
  • Have at least ten years proven experience at Management level;
  • Meet the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution.
Interested candidates are requested to submit their application together with an up to date curriculum vitae, copies of Certificates and testimonials, email and telephone contacts together with names, telephone and mail contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the candidates previous work experience.

Applications should be addressed to the Chairperson as detailed below and be sent by post or hand delivered to the Commission offices situated on the 6th Floor of the Prime Minister’s Building, to be received by 5.00pm on 9th December 2011.

The envelope shall be addressed as follows:

Application for Position of Secretary
C/o The Chairperson
Commission on Administrative Justice
6th Floor, Prime Minister’s Building
Harambee Avenue
P O Box 20414 – 00200
Nairobi

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