The Commission on Administrative Justice, more commonly known as (Office of the Ombudsman), is a constitutional commission established under Article 59(4) of the Constitution, and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011. The mandate of the Office of the Ombudsman is two-fold and extends to both national and county governments. Firstly, the Commission has the mandate of tackling maladministration (improper administration) in the public sector. In this regard, the Commission is empowered to, among other things, investigate complaints of delay, abuse of power, unfair treatment, manifest injustice or discourtesy. Secondly, the Commission has the mandate of overseeing and enforcing the implementation of the Access to Information Act, 2016.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The Access to Information Officer II will be responsible to the Director Access to Information for receiving and reviewing applications on Access to information and conducting inquiries into alleged violations of the ATI Act pursuant to the Commission’s mandate.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: –
- Receive and review applications on Access to Information;
- Conduct inquiries into alleged violations of the Access to Information Act;
- Provide support during hearing on matters Access to Information;
- Undertake onsite inspections and relevant information inventories;
- Prepare summons, orders and other legal instruments under ATI Act;
- Undertake relevant researches aimed at developing repository on ATI determination, advisories and case law;
- Participate in the development of the regulatory framework on ATI Act including relevant regulations, policies, guidelines, rules, model laws;
- Provide technical support to public entities and private bodies on implementation of ATI Act
- Receive and assess public entities’ reports on ATI implementation;
- Participate in preparation of relevant reports on Access to Information matters
- Any other duties as may be assigned from time to time.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –
- Have post graduate related experience of at least three (3) years;
- Have a Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Management, Law, Archival Studies, Governance, Sociology and Public Administration or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Have a related experience of at least three (3) years;
- Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity; and
- Demonstrate professional competence and capability as reflected in work performance and results.
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