Internship Opportunities at The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman)

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  • The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) also known as the Office of the Ombudsman is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 59 (4) and Chapter Fifteen of the Constitution, and the Commission on Administrative Justice Act, 2011. The Commission has a mandate, inter-alia, to investigate any conduct in state affairs or any act or omission i...

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    • Open Jobs
      1. Legal Intern-Access To Information
      2. Finance & Accounts Intern
      3. Legal Intern – Kwale Huduma Centre
      4. Legal Intern – Bungoma Huduma Centre
      5. Legal Intern – Kakamega Huduma Centre
      6. Legal Intern – Eldoret Regional office
    • Method of Application
    Legal Intern-Access To Information
    • Job TypeContract
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience
    • LocationNairobi
    • Job FieldLaw / Legal&nbsp

    Duties and responsibilities for this position will entail:

    • Assist in receiving and Reviewing applications on Access to Information
    • Assist in conducting inquiries into alleged violations of the ATI Act 
    • Providing support during ATI hearings
    • Assist in undertaking onsite inspections and relevant information inventories
    • Assist in preparing summons, orders and other legal instruments under ATI Act
    • Assist in undertaking relevant researches aimed at developing repository on ATI determinations, advisories and case law 
    • Participating in development of regulatory framework on ATI Act including relevant regulations, policies, guidelines, rules, model laws
    • Assist in providing technical support to public entities and private bodies on implementation of the ATI Act through awareness, sensitization, training and guidance
    • Assist in receiving and assessing public entities’ reports on ATI implementation
    • Participating in preparation of relevant guidance on ATI including advisories
    • Any other duty assigned by the Commission from time to time

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    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.

    Finance & Accounts Intern
    • Job TypeContract
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience
    • LocationNairobi
    • Job FieldFinance / Accounting / Audit&nbsp , Internships / Volunteering&nbsp

    Duties and responsibilities for this position will entail:

    • Assisting in posting of banking payments into accounting software
    • Assist in handling daily transactions for petty cash
    • Assist in reconciling weekly cash transactions
    • Assist in preparing payment transactions
    • Assist in preparing bank transfers for payment
    • Assist in reconciling supplier statements as received
    • Assist in verifying authorizations of payments as per the Commission authorized sign off limits
    •  Any other duty assigned by the Commission from time to time

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

    • Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: - Commerce, Accounting, Finance, Economics or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution

    CLEARANCE/COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATES

    • Successful candidates will be required to provide copies of clearance or compliance certificates.

    Legal Intern – Kwale Huduma Centre
    • Job TypeContract
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience
    • LocationKwale
    • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering&nbsp , Law / Legal&nbsp

    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 time

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution

    Legal Intern – Bungoma Huduma Centre
    • Job TypeContract
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience
    • LocationBungoma
    • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering&nbsp , Law / Legal&nbsp

    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 time

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution

    Legal Intern – Kakamega Huduma Centre
    • Job TypeContract
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience
    • LocationKakamega
    • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering&nbsp , Law / Legal&nbsp

    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 time

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution

    Legal Intern – Eldoret Regional office
    • Job TypeContract
    • QualificationBA/BSc/HND
    • Experience
    • LocationEldoret
    • Job FieldInternships / Volunteering&nbsp , Law / Legal&nbsp

    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 time

    JOB SPECIFICATION

    For appointment to this position, a candidate must have;

    • A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized institution

    Method of Application Interested and qualified? Go to The Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of The Ombudsman) on erp.ombudsman.go.ke to apply

  • Apply Before: 12 June 2025
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