The Office of the Ombudsman — officially known as the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) — is an independent constitutional commission. It investigates complaints of abuse of power, delays, and unfair treatment by public officers, while also enforcing the citizen’s right to access government information.
JOB TITLE: LEGAL INTERN
REPORTING TO: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, COMPLAINTS, LEGAL SERVICES & REGIONAL COORDINATION
DEPARTMENT/UNIT: COMPLAINTS, INVESTIGATIONS AND LEGAL
NO. OF POSTS: 4
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: ONE-YEAR CONTRACT
DUTY STATIONS: Headquarters, Nyahururu Office, Embu Huduma Centre, Nakuru Huduma Centre
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Duties and responsibilities for this position will entail:
- Screening of complainants
- Assisting in handling public complaints and provision of legal advice;
- Assisting in conducting legal research on matters relating to administrative justice and other legal matters;
- Compiling reports and collating data for preparation of briefs
- Any other duty assigned by the Commission from time to times
REQUIREMENTS
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;
- A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution.
CLEARANCE/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES
Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates.