Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 3/2023
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| Requirements |
| -For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have: |
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i.A Master’s degree in Law or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution; |
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ii.A Bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution; |
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iii.A Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law; |
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iv.Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of fifteen (15) years standing; |
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v.Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing; |
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vi.Attended a Course in Strategic Leadership and Development or its equivalent; and, |
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vii.Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution |
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Work Experience: |
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i.Minimum fifteen (15) Years relevant work experience in a Legal Environment; |
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ii.At least five (5) Years at Senior Management Level; |
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iii.Prior experience working on legal matters including but not limited to judicial reforms, legislative drafting, legal research and analysis will be added advantage. |
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Core Competencies: |
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i.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; and |
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viii.Research and Data Management Skills |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
| -This is the highest grade in the cadre. Duties and responsibilities will entail: |
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1.Managing and coordinating the activities of the Directorate of Legal Services; |
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2.Conducting research on relevant laws and preparing measures to implement policy decisions of the Commission; |
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3.Ensuring that the Commission complies with all applicable laws, regulations and laid down procedures; |
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4.Continuously update the Commission on any changes in the law; |
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5.Reviewing draft policies of the Commission to ensure that they are in compliance with the law; |
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6.Undertaking internal legal compliance audits and ensuring recommendations are disseminated and implemented; |
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7.Representing the Commission on court cases instituted by or against the Commission; |
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8.Preparing litigation documents; pleadings, notices, affidavits and correspondence; |
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9.Co-ordinating engagement with external Counsel and attending Court; |
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10.Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies to sustain valuable stakeholder relationships; |
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11.Supporting the Commission in the oversight of case management system; |
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12.Providing strategic direction, leadership, mentorship and management of Directorate Staff; |
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13.Advisory to the Commission and management on legal issues; and |
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14.Ensure proper utilization of Directorate Finances. |
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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: https: |
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| -www.jsc.go.ke |
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| -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 information on past, present employment or engagement with names of three (3) referees; |
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(c)Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference; |
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(d)Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents; |
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(e)Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts; |
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(f)Applicant’s one (1) recent coloured passport size photograph |
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(g)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 candidate will be required to avail valid clearance certificates from the following bodies before 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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•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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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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