Commission on Administrative Justice Chief Access to Information Officer Job

Commission on Administrative Justice Chief Access to Information Officer Job

Chief Access to Information Officer Job, Current Administration Jobs In Kenya 2022,

JOB TITLE: CHIEF ACCESS TO INFORMATION OFFICER

CAJ/JOB/001/08/2022

 

REPORTING TO: DIRECTOR, ACCESS TO INFORMATION
DEPARTMENT: ACCESS TO INFORMATION
JOB GRADE:CAJ4
NO. OF POSTS: 1  
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE
DUTY STATION: HEAD OFFICE

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Receiving, reviewing and conducting inquiries on into alleged violations of the Access to Information Act;
  • Undertaking onsite inspections and relevant information inventories;
  • Participating in the designing and facilitating mechanisms for hearing and determination of access to information applications;
  • Participate in the investigations on violations of the provisions of the Access to Information Act;
  • Preparing summons, orders and other legal instruments under ATI Act; Requesting, receiving and evaluation of public entities reports on implementation of the Access to Information Act;
  • Developing and implementation of programmes for public sensitization, education and awareness on access to information;
  • Undertaking relevant researches aimed at developing repository and guidance on ATI including opinions, circulars, publications, guidance notes, determinations, advisories and case law;
  • Developing regulatory framework on ATI including relevant legislations, policies, guidelines, rules and model laws;
  • Preparing departmental reports on annual workplans, procurement plans and budgets; and other special reports on ATI; and
  • Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

Qualifications

For appointment to this grade, an officer must have: –

  • Served in the grade of Senior Access to Information Officer or a similar position for a minimum period of four (4) years;
  • Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Law, Information Management, Archival Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: – Public Administration, Law, Business Administration, Information Management, Archival Studies or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
  • Membership to professional body where applicable;
  • Certificate in Leadership or Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
  • Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
  • Demonstrated professional competence as reflected in work performance and results

How to Apply

All interested candidates who meet the job indent for this position are encouraged to send hard copy of their application letter, curriculum vitae and copies of their academic and professional certificates together with a clear National Identification card indicating the job reference number by 13th September’ 2022 at 4.30p.m. to:-

THE COMMISSION SECRETARY COMMISSION ON ADMINISTRATIVE JUSTICE 2ND FLOOR, WESTEND TOWERS – WAIYAKI WAY P O BOX 20414 CITY SQUARE 00200 NAIROBI