Director, Strategy, Research and Compliance

The Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ) is seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to fill the position of Director, Strategy, Research and Compliance at its Head Office. This senior leadership role is ideal for professionals pursuing Director-level jobs at the Commission on Administrative Justice and executive government strategy and compliance jobs in Kenya 2026.

Key Job Information

• Position: Director, Strategy, Research and Compliance
• Advert Number: CAJ/JOB/001/12/2025
• Organization: Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ)
• Department: Strategy, Research and Compliance
• Reporting To: Commission Secretary / Chief Executive Officer
• Job Grade: CAJ 2
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Duty Station: Head Office
• Employment Type: Contract
• Experience Level: Executive / Senior Management
• Application Deadline: 6th January 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

About the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ)

The Commission on Administrative Justice, commonly referred to as the Office of the Ombudsman, is an independent constitutional commission established under Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya. The Commission is mandated to promote administrative justice, integrity, access to information, and accountability within public institutions.

CAJ plays a central role in addressing maladministration, abuse of power, unethical conduct, and systemic governance challenges. Professionals seeking Commission on Administrative Justice careers are offered a unique opportunity to contribute to national governance reforms and the strengthening of public trust in government institutions.

This role represents one of the most senior CAJ employment opportunities, directly influencing strategy, research excellence, and compliance oversight at a national level.

Job Description

The Director, Strategy, Research and Compliance will provide strategic leadership in the development, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of the Commission’s policies, systems, research agenda, and compliance frameworks. The role is critical in aligning CAJ’s mandate with national development priorities, constitutional obligations, and performance management systems.

This position is ideal for candidates seeking public sector director jobs in Kenya with a strong focus on governance, research, performance management, and ethical compliance within State and public institutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinating the development, monitoring, and evaluation of Commission policies, procedures, systems, and programmes.
• Leading the formulation, implementation, and monitoring of the Commission’s strategic plan and performance contracting obligations.
• Overseeing the development and implementation of best practices, policies, and systems for research on administrative justice and access to information.
• Ensuring high-quality research on cases, dispute resolution trends, and emerging issues in administrative justice.
• Coordinating research on systemic governance issues and recommending remedial and proactive interventions.
• Coordinating monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on compliance by State and public officers with constitutional and statutory leadership and integrity requirements.
• Overseeing monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on implementation of the Commission’s strategic and annual plans.
• Coordinating management of complaints records and oversight of the Commission’s Resource Centre.
• Ensuring effective monitoring and evaluation of the status of complaints on maladministration.
• Coordinating preparation and submission of statutory and governance reports.
• Performing any other duties as assigned in support of CAJ’s mandate.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four (4) years’ service as an Assistant Director in Planning and Strategy, Research and Development, Compliance, or an equivalent role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Planning, Statistics, Strategic Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, Arts, Anthropology, Sociology, or an equivalent qualification.
• Master’s degree in Economics, Public Policy, Planning, Statistics, Strategic Management, Public Administration, Project Management, Law, Sociology, Anthropology, Development Studies, or an equivalent qualification.
• Certificate in Leadership or Corporate Management lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution.
• Membership to a relevant professional body where applicable.
• Certificate in Computer Application Skills.
• Demonstrated high professional competence and managerial capability in research and strategy leadership.
• Clear understanding of CAJ’s mandate and the strategic role of research and compliance.
• Strong understanding of national goals and policies and ability to align them with CAJ strategy.
• Compliance with Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in government director strategy jobs in Kenya.
• Proven leadership in monitoring and evaluation frameworks.
• Strong policy analysis, governance research, and compliance oversight experience.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and report-writing skills.

Benefits and Compensation

This position is offered on a contractual basis at CAJ Grade 2, commensurate with senior executive responsibility. The role offers competitive public sector remuneration, national-level influence, and the opportunity to shape governance, accountability, and administrative justice in Kenya.

This role is ideal for candidates seeking a Director Strategy, Research and Compliance vacancy at Ombudsman Kenya with significant policy and institutional impact.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates interested in this CAJ director job vacancy Kenya are invited to apply through the official CAJ e-recruitment portal.

Interested candidates should apply using the Apply Now button below.

Applications must be submitted via www.ombudsman.go.ke on or before 6th January 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.