REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR LEGAL AND ADVISORYDIRECTORATE: LEGAL & ADVISORYUNIT/DEPARTMENT: LEGALGRADE: CAJ 4JOB PURPOSEThis position is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient handling and resolution of complaints made against public agencies or officers and to provide technical, administrative, strategic and legal services to the commission.Managerial Responsibilitiesa) Support in the formulation and implementation of policies and strategies for effective discharge of the functions of the directorate in accordance with the strategic goal of the commissionb) Develop the directorate work plan, procurement plan and quarterly progress reports to ensure that activities are on track and in accordance with the mandate of the commissionc) Organize and allocate tasks to staff members in the directorate to ensure optimal utilization of the resources in the departmentd) Monitor the implementation of projects within the directorate to ensure that project goals and timelines are metOperational Responsibilities:a) Handle complaints by clients against public agencies or officers on matters that relate to administrative justiceb) Represent the commission on legal proceedings before courts and tribunals on matters that relate to administrative conduct of public agencies or officersc) Prepare on behalf of the commission sound legal and advisory opinions on complaints that have been wedged against public agencies and officersd) Conduct legal research on cases pending before the commission to come up with an opinion to determine the way forward in the pursuit of justice for the complainantse) Draft and review contracts for the commission to ensure that the commission’s risk is limitedf) Implement mechanisms for formal hearings by the commission to facilitate investigations into matters arising from the administrative conduct of public agencies or officersg) Draft court documents on complaints that relate to administrative justice to ensure that the complaints are handled efficiently and that justice is achievedh) Draft reports on legal matters: special reports, annual and bi-annual reports for review by the Director to determine the performance of the directoratei) Participate in the promotion of public awareness of policies and administrative procedures on matters that relate to administrative justice and outreach activities by the commissionAcademic & Professional qualifications
Master’s Degree in any related field
Bachelor’s Degree in LLB
Post graduate diploma in law
Other required knowledge that would be regularly applied to the job
a) Knowledge and exposure to Alternative Dispute Resolution mechanismsb) Computer literacyc) Thorough understanding of the constitution, legal policy and institutional framework in the public sectord) Knowledge of professional ethics and standardse) Knowledge of relevant legislationsSoft skills that would be regularly applied to the joba) Leadership skillsb) Communication and organisational skillsc) Negotiation skillsd) Ability to build and lead cohesive teamse) Problem solving skillsMinimum years of experience8 years of post-admission experience and service, in a comparable position from a reputable organization
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