Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 35/2022
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| Requirements |
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i. Hold a law degree from a recognized university or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya or possess an equivalent qualification in a common law jurisdiction. |
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ii. Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a Superior Court Judge or professionally qualified Magistrate; or |
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iii. Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or |
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iv. Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (ii) and (iii) above for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years: (Note experience may have been gained in Kenya or in any other country with a Common Law jurisdiction) |
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v. Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity). |
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In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service. |
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Job Competencies |
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a) Professional Competence; |
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b) Excellent Administrative and Management Skills; |
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c) Excellent Communication Skills; |
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d) Good Temperament and Interpersonal Skills; |
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e) Good Judgmental Skills; and |
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f) Commitment to Public and Community Life |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
| -The chairperson shall discharge the following duties: - |
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a) Presiding over all proceedings where he |
| -she is present in person; |
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b) Constituting such panels or panels of the Tribunal as may be necessary for the fair and expeditious disposal of the business of the Tribunal; |
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c) Assigning the business of the Tribunal to the members; |
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d) Carrying out inquiries into the disputes lodged including summoning witnesses, taking evidence and calling for production of records and other documents; |
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e) Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner; |
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f) Writing and pronouncing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal. |
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g) Making rules of the tribunal with respect to the filing, hearing and disposal of disputes and other matters before the Tribunal; |
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h) Providing requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards; |
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i) Driving the Tribunals vision and mission through the implementation of its Programmes and plans; |
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j) Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal |
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| Important Information |
| -Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: - |
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Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: www.jsc.go.ke |
| -careers. Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application- |
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(a) A letter of application; |
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(b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any). |
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(c) Five (5) samples of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored. |
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(d) Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference; |
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(e) Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents; |
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(f) Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts; |
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(g) Applicant’s one (1) recent coloured passport size photographs |
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(h) Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews |
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Successful candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies on Appointment: - |
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• Kenya Revenue Authority |
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• Higher Education Loans Board |
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• Directorate of Criminal Investigation |
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• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission |
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• A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and |
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• Clearance from relevant professional body. |
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Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application and the same will be verified by relevant bodies. |
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The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 24TH NOVEMBER 2022. |
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Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. |
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The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates. |
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