CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER at the Commission on Administrative Justice (Office of the Ombudsman)

JOB TITLE : CHIEF COMPLIANCE OFFICER
REPORTING TO : DIRECTOR STRATEGY RESEARCH & COMPLIANCE
DEPARTMENT : STRATEGY RESEARCH & COMPLIANCE
JOB GRADE : CAJ 4
NO. OF POSTS : 1
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT : PERMANENT & PENSIONABLE
DUTY STATION : HEAD OFFICE

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
i. Develop compliance policies, strategies, procedures, standards and
guidelines;
ii. Analysing data and information on compliance by State or Public Officers with
the Constitutional and Statutory requirements relating to leadership, integrity
and ethics;
iii. Following up on compliance to recommended compensations or appropriate
remedies or measures against persons or bodies to which the CAJ Act applies;
iv. Developing an effective mechanism for ensuring compliance with
constitutional and statutory requirements;
v. Ensuring that the Commission is compliant in regard to constitutional and
legislative requirements and provisions;
vi. Conducting surveys on maladministration practices to inform policy;
vii. Monitoring compliance by State or Public Officers with the Constitutional and
Statutory requirements relating to leadership, integrity and ethics;
viii. Assessing agencies procedures, practices, systems and documents to identify
possible weaknesses and risks on compliance, and recommend appropriate
mitigations;
ix. Maintaining records and data on compliance;
x. Preparing compliance reports; and
xi. Any other duty as may be assigned from time to time

JOB SPECIFICATION
For appointment to this grade, an officer must: -
i. Have served in the grade of Senior Compliance Officer or its equivalent for a
minimum period of four (4) years;
ii. Have a Bachelor degree in any of the following disciplines: Actuarial Science,
Law, Political Science, Research, Economics or equivalent qualification from a
recognized institution.
iii. Membership to a professional body where applicable;
iv. Certificate in Leadership/Corporate Management Course lasting not less than
four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
v. Certificate in Computer Application Skills from a recognized institution; and
vi. Demonstrate merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
All interested candidates who meet the job indent for this position are encouraged to
apply online through the Commission’s e-recruitment portal on or before 14th October
2025 at 5.00p.m.

http://erp.ombudsman.go.ke:8082/Home/Moreinfo/RCRMT00057