Ombudsman – Parliament of Malawi

Ombudsman – Parliament of Malawi 

The Malawi National Assembly is inviting applications from suitably qualified Malawians for the position of Ombudsman established under Section 120 of the Constitution 

Ombudsman, Grade P2C

Subject to the constitution the Ombudsman shall inquire into, investigate and take action as prescribed by law on any matter laid before him/her concerning any alleged instance or matter of abuse of power or unfair treatment of any person by an official in the employ of any organ of govt, or manifest injustice or conduct by such official which would properly be regarded as oppressive or unfair in an open and democratic society 

The person appointed to eh office of Ombudsman shall have sufficient knowledge of the law, preferably a holder of Bachelor of Laws Degree or above with a minimum of 10 yrs of relevant experience, Be publicly regarded as a person who can make impartial judgements, Have sufficient knowledge of h workings of Govt, not have had any criminal convictions and not have been bankrupt, Be otherwise competent and capable of performing the duties of his/her office, Not be President, Vice President, a Minister or Deputy minister, a Member of Parliament or a serving public officer and Not hold any other public office unless otherwise provided for in the constitution 

The ombudsman shall perform his/her functions independent of any person or authority but shall otherwise be accountable to Parliament 

Interested persons who meet the above specifications should submit a written application letter with a copy of current CV, naming 3 traceable refs in a sealed envelope marked “Ombudsman” not later than 21st August to The Clerk of Parliament, Parliament of Malawi, Parliament Building, Private Bag B362, Lilongwe 3 or email ombudsman@parliament.gov.mw