Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 8/2023
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| Requirements |
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i. Have a degree in Islamic Law from a recognized university. |
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ii. Profess the Islamic faith |
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iii. Member of recognised Islamic Association |
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iv. Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili & Arabic languages |
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v. Be of good conduct in accordance with Islamic faith |
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vi. Proficient in computer application |
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vii. A Course in Senior Management or its equivalent from a recognized
Institution (an added advantage), and. |
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viii. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. |
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Work Experience: |
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Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner or such experience in other related fields.
Core Job Competencies: |
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i. Management skills or Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills; |
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ii. Excellent Communication skills - Verbal and Written; |
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iii. Analytical & Negotiation Skills; |
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iv. Organizational and planning skills; |
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v. Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy; |
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vi. Rational Decision Making Skills; |
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vii. Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; |
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viii. Research and Data Management Skills; |
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ix. Professional and Technical competence. |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
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i. Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage & divorce among Muslim families |
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ii. Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages |
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iii. Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them |
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iv. Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements |
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v. Translating Arabic related documents |
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vi. Supervising the registries under him |
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vii. Keeping records of all arbitration and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces. |
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| Important Information |
| -HOW TO APPLY |
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Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: - |
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1. Filling an Online Application Employment Form available at the Judiciary jobs portal: jobs.judiciary.go.ke. 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 information on past, present employment or engagement with names of three (3) referees; |
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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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Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview: - |
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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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• Recommendation from relevant professional body, as the case may be, as being in Good Standing. |
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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 28TH APRIL, 2023 AT 5.00PM |
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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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TO: THE SECRETARY JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION |
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P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI Telephone: +254 20-2739180. |
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E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke |
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Commission Secretariat: CBK Pensions Towers, 13TH Floor, Harambee Avenue, |
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All Rights Reserved |
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