Details for Job Reference Number: V/No. 5/2023
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| Requirements |
| -For appointment to the position of Registrar of the High Court, the applicant must possess the
following minimum qualifications: |
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1. Hold a law degree from a recognized university; |
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2. Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya; |
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3. Has, since admission to the Roll of Advocates attained at least five years’ experience as a
legal practitioner; |
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4. Hold a post graduate Diploma in Law; |
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5. Attended a Senior Management Course; and |
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6. Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution; |
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Core Competencies: |
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1. Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills; |
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2. Excellent Communication skills - Verbal and Written; |
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3. Analytical & Negotiation Skills; |
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4. Organizational and planning skills; |
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5. Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy; |
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6. Rational Decision-Making Skills; |
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7. Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and |
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8. Research and Data Management Skills |
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| Duties and Responsibilities |
| -The function and powers of the Registrar, High Court is provided for under Section 20 of the
High Court (Organization and Administration) Act, namely; |
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1.setting up of the registry and maintenance of the registers of the Court; |
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2.Day to day administration and management of the Court; |
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3.overseeing of support services in the Court including the planning, development and the
organization of staff; |
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4.monitoring of administration and office procedures to uphold efficiency and quality of
service; |
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5.planning, preparation and implementation of the budget of the Court; |
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6.preparing of reports and proposals on administrative issues as may be required from time to
time; |
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7.overseeing the procurement and disposal of assets; |
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8.acceptance, transmission, service and custody of documents in accordance with the law; |
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9.facilitating the enforcement of the decisions of the Court; |
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10.certificating of any order, direction or decision as an order, direction or decision of the Court,
the Chief justice or a Judge, as the case may be; |
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11.causing to be kept records of the proceedings and minutes of the meetings of the Court and
such other records as the Court may direct; |
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12.managing of the library of the Court; |
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13.facilitating of access to judgments and records of the Court; |
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14.ensuring there is uniform and efficiency in the registry operations across all courts; and |
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15.performing of such other duties as may be assigned by the Chief Registrar from time to time. |
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| Important Information |
| -HOW TO APPLY: |
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Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their application 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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| -www.jsc.go.ke |
| -index.php |
| -careers |
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following documents to the online application: |
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i)A letter of Application, |
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ii)A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, summarizing the applicant’s bio-data including,
background information such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity,
involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including financial
contribution to political party |
| -parties (if any), criminal record and legal education, legal
practice |
| - engagement for the last five (5) years, |
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iii)Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify
and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment, |
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iv)Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph, |
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v)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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vi)Certified copies of testimonials, professional certificates, academic transcripts and
certificate of admission to the roll of Advocates. |
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2.Successful candidate will be required to avail the following documents before appointment: |
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i) Valid original clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview:- |
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a)Kenya Revenue Authority, |
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b)Higher Education Loans Board, |
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c)Law Society of Kenya, |
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d)Directorate of Criminal Investigations, |
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e)Advocates Complaints Commission, |
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f)Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and |
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g)A recognized Credit Reference Bureau. |
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ii)Original testimonials, professional certificates, academic transcripts and certificate of
admission to the roll of Advocates. |
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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 |
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Avenue, Nairobi. |
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www.jsc.go.ke |
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