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.
REPORTING TO: CHAIRPERSON OF THE COMMISSION
OFFICE: OFFICE OF THE COMMISSION CHAIR
JOB GRADE: CAJ 5
NO. OF POSTS: 1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: CONTRACT
JOB Summary
The Personal Assistant will be responsible to the Chairperson for day-to-day management of the official diary and coordination of activities of the Chairperson’s office in liaison with the Assistant Director – Advisory Unit.
Specific duties and responsibilities will entail: –
- Planning and Managing the Chair’s diary;
- Coordinating activities of the Chairperson;
- Accompany Chairperson in meetings and events and prepare briefs and reports from the proceedings;
- Make follow ups and initiate action points from Chair’s meetings and/or forums;
- Prepare talking notes, presentation and write speeches for the Chairperson in liaison with the Director Public Education, Communication & Advocacy where need be;
- Prepare Chairperson’s itinerary and coordinate travel & logistics; and
- Any other duties as may be assigned by the Chairperson from time to time.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must: –
- Have post graduate relevant experience in a similar position for a minimum period of four (4) years;
- Have a Bachelors degree in Business Administration and/or Management, Linguistics, Education or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Certificate in Management course from a recognised institution;
- Certificate in speech writing will be an added advantage;
- 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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