Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 2 /2023
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| Requirements |
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i. Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University |
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ii. Professes the Muslim religion and possesses knowledge of the Muslim law applicable to any sect of Muslims; |
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iii. Have ability to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic language; |
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iv. Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and |
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v. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity. |
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Work Experience: |
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Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience. |
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Core Competencies: |
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i. Oral & Written Communication Skills |
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ii. Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills |
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iii. Interpersonal Skills |
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iv. Report Writing Skills |
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v. Research Skills |
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vi. High attention to detail |
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vii. Sound independent judgement |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
| -Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve: |
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(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce in 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 in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and |
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(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi. |
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(viii) Carrying out wide range of administrative functions for those heading Kadhis’ Court Station. |
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| Important Information |
| -APPLICATION PROCEDURE: |
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Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: - |
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1.Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the Commission’s jobs portal: https: |
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| -. 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, summarizing the applicant’s past and present employment or engagement with names of supervisors; |
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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 photograph |
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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 3RD FEBRUARY, 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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THOSE WHO SUBMITTED EARLIER ARE REQUIRED TO RE-APPLY |
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THE SECRETARY |
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JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION |
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P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI |
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Telephone: +254 20-2739180 |
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E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke |
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Commission Offices: CBK Pensions Towers, 13th Floor, Harambee Avenue, Nairobi. |
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www.jsc.go.ke |
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