The organization invites applications from qualified and experienced professionals for the following positions: Chairperson, Petition Committee and Member, Petition Committee. These roles are key to ensuring transparency, accountability, and adherence to established governance frameworks within the institution. Successful candidates will contribute to the fair and objective handling of petitions, ensuring that due process is upheld and that the integrity of the institution’s systems is maintained.
This recruitment seeks to attract individuals who demonstrate impartial judgment, a high level of integrity, and the capacity to handle complex matters that require fairness and discretion. The positions offer an opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the institution’s commitment to good governance and justice.
Applications are invited as outlined below.
CHAIRPERSON, PETITION COMMITTEE
Job Reference No: V/NO. 23/2025
Vacancy No: 1
Posted On: 9 October 2025
Closing Date: 22 October 2025
Employment Terms: [As per institution policy]
Work Station: [As designated by the organization]
Job Description
The Chairperson, Petition Committee, will be responsible for providing overall leadership and strategic direction to the committee. The incumbent will ensure that the committee operates within the established legal and policy frameworks and that all petitions are handled fairly, transparently, and expeditiously. The role requires an individual capable of offering objective guidance, fostering consensus, and maintaining procedural fairness throughout the petition process.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Leadership and Oversight
- Provide effective leadership in the planning, coordination, and execution of the committee’s functions.
- Ensure that the committee operates in compliance with statutory and institutional requirements.
- Convene and preside over all meetings of the Petition Committee.
- Oversee the review and determination of petitions submitted to the committee.
- Adjudication and Decision-Making
- Guide deliberations of the committee to ensure balanced and lawful determinations.
- Facilitate objective assessment of petitions, ensuring decisions are well-founded, reasoned, and in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Ensure all parties involved in a petition are accorded fair hearing and that due process is observed.
- Policy and Governance
- Advise on policy matters relating to petitions and grievance handling.
- Participate in the development and review of guidelines, frameworks, and procedures that govern the petition process.
- Ensure the committee’s operations align with institutional principles of transparency, integrity, and accountability.
- Reporting and Documentation
- Ensure accurate recording of proceedings and resolutions of the committee.
- Prepare and submit periodic reports to the relevant authority on the status and outcomes of petitions handled.
- Maintain proper records and documentation of all petitions in line with confidentiality and data protection standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Serve as the primary liaison between the Petition Committee and the institution’s leadership, stakeholders, and petitioners.
- Promote effective communication and ensure stakeholders are adequately informed of the petition processes and outcomes.
- Represent the committee in institutional and external engagements as required.
- Performance and Integrity Oversight
- Monitor the performance of the committee and ensure continuous improvement of its processes.
- Promote adherence to ethical standards in the conduct of the committee’s activities.
- Address any integrity or procedural issues that may arise in the course of the committee’s operations.
This position demands strong leadership, impartial judgment, and a commitment to procedural fairness. The Chairperson must uphold confidentiality and demonstrate the ability to manage complex petitions in a transparent and balanced manner.
MEMBER, PETITION COMMITTEE
Job Reference No: V/NO. 24/2025
Vacancy No: 4
Posted On: 9 October 2025
Closing Date: 22 October 2025
Employment Terms: [As per institution policy]
Work Station: [As designated by the organization]
Job Description
Members of the Petition Committee will assist the Chairperson in executing the committee’s mandate to review, investigate, and determine petitions in line with institutional regulations and applicable laws. The members will play an active role in ensuring that all proceedings are impartial, transparent, and conducted with fairness and professionalism.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Participation in Committee Activities
- Attend all meetings of the Petition Committee as scheduled.
- Actively participate in deliberations and decision-making processes of the committee.
- Review petitions, submissions, and supporting documentation prior to meetings to ensure informed participation.
- Review and Analysis of Petitions
- Examine petitions submitted to the committee and analyze relevant facts, evidence, and applicable provisions.
- Assess the merit of each petition objectively, guided by institutional rules and principles of fairness.
- Contribute to drafting recommendations and resolutions for committee adoption.
- Hearing and Determination of Petitions
- Take part in hearings and ensure that petitioners and respondents are accorded a fair opportunity to present their cases.
- Support the Chairperson in ensuring orderly and transparent proceedings.
- Assist in the preparation of determinations, ensuring they are evidence-based and legally sound.
- Record-Keeping and Reporting
- Ensure accurate and comprehensive documentation of discussions and resolutions during committee proceedings.
- Participate in compiling reports and summaries for submission to the appropriate authority.
- Maintain confidentiality in handling sensitive documents and information.
- Compliance and Ethical Conduct
- Uphold high ethical standards and confidentiality in all committee dealings.
- Ensure compliance with institutional and legal frameworks governing the handling of petitions.
- Declare any potential conflicts of interest and recuse oneself from cases where impartiality may be compromised.
- Advisory and Support Role
- Offer informed insights and recommendations to enhance the petition-handling framework.
- Participate in the continuous improvement of petition processes and procedures.
- Support the Chairperson in ensuring that decisions reflect equity, legality, and institutional policy.
The position requires integrity, analytical ability, and a strong sense of justice. Members must work collaboratively, respect diverse opinions, and contribute constructively toward the committee’s resolutions.
General Information
The Petition Committee is a crucial organ within the institution’s governance structure, tasked with upholding justice, accountability, and the protection of rights within its jurisdiction. The committee operates under established regulations to ensure that grievances and petitions are handled efficiently and with utmost impartiality.
Both the Chairperson and Members will play an instrumental role in maintaining the credibility of this process by ensuring that all petitions are handled in accordance with the law and institutional policies. They will collectively ensure that decisions are reasoned, documented, and communicated transparently to all relevant parties.
The successful candidates will be expected to demonstrate sound judgment, discretion, and a commitment to ethical principles. They will contribute to strengthening public confidence in the institution’s operations through diligent and transparent service.
The organization encourages applications from qualified individuals who possess a strong understanding of governance, administrative procedures, and fairness in decision-making processes.
Applications must be submitted by 22 October 2025.
