Chairperson, Financial Centre Tribunal (Re-advertisement) at Judicial Service Commission

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No.13/2023

Duties and Responsibilities
The chairperson shall discharge the following duties: -

• Presiding over all proceedings where he/she is present in person;
• Constituting such panels or panels of the Tribunal as may be necessary for the fair and expeditious disposal of the business of the Tribunal;
• Assigning the business of the Tribunal to the members;
• Carrying out inquiries into the disputes lodged including summoning witnesses, taking evidence and calling for production of records and other documents;
• Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner;
• Writing and pronouncing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal.
• Making rules of the tribunal with respect to the filing, hearing and disposal of disputes and other matters before the Tribunal; 
• Providing requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards;
• Driving the Tribunals vision and mission through the implementation of its Programmes and plans;
• Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal

Qualifications

• For appointment to the position of Chairperson of the Financial Centre Tribunal, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 35 & 36 of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Act 25 of 2017.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field;
• Ten (10) years’ experience in adjudicating financial services and regulatory disputes;
• Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. 

Experience

• Have at least ten (10) years’ experiences in adjudicating financial services and regulatory disputes.

Job Competencies

• Professional Competence;
• Excellent Administrative and Management Skills;
• Excellent Communication Skills;
• Good Temperament and Interpersonal Skills;
• Good Judgmental Skills; and
• Commitment to Public and Community Life

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

• A letter of application;
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).
• 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.
• Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference;
• Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts;
• Applicant’s recent passport size photograph;
• Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interview

Part-time; three (3) years renewable once