Chairperson, Sports Disputes Tribunal at Judiciary of Kenya

Job Purpose

• To Chair and preside over Tribunal sittings with jurisdictions as stipulated in the Sports Act 25 of 2023.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Hon. Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.

Area of Deployment

• The successful candidates will be posted in the designated office of the Tribunal.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• The function of the Chairperson is to preside and oversee the mandate of the Tribunal and form panels to hear matters.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Chairperson Sports Disputes Tribunal, an applicant must be in possession of qualifications as provided under Section 55 (2) (a) of the Sports Act.

• A Chairperson shall be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court;
• Hold a law degree from a recognized university or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction.
• Have at least ten (10) years experience as a;
  • superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate; or
  • distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
  • Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs ii (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate to ten (10) years; and
  • Possess the experience required under paragraph ii (a), (b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.