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  • Posted: Jan 13, 2023
    Deadline: Feb 3, 2023
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    The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); O...
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    Chief Kadhi

    Job Reference Number : V/No. 1/2023

    Duties and Responsibilities:
    Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

    • Supervision of all the Kadhi’s Courts;
    • Sitting as an assessor during appeals from Kadhis Courts;
    • Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriages and divorce in Muslim families;
    • Translating Arabic related documents;
    • Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under the Kadhi’s Courts;
    • Submitting regular reports to the Chief Justice concerning the Kadhi’s Courts in general; 
    • Submission of regular reports to Attorney-General on registration of Muslim marriages and divorces; 
    • Attending to matters of the sighting of the moon; and 
    • Performing such other judicial functions as provided by law;

    Requirements for Appointment: 
    For appointment to this position, an applicant must: -

    • Hold a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
    • A qualification in Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
    • Professes the Muslim religion and possesses knowledge of the Muslim law applicable to any sect of Muslims;
    • Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance;
    • Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and
    • Have high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

    Work Experience:

    • Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner or such experience in other related fields. 

    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: -

    • Filling an Online Application Employment Form 
    • 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 information on past, present employment or engagement with names of three (3) referees;
    • 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 one (1) recent coloured passport size photograph
    • Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews;

    Successful candidate will be required to submit valid clearance certificates from the following bodies before appointment: 

    • Kenya Revenue Authority
    • Higher Education Loans Board
    • Directorate of Criminal Investigation 
    • Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission 
    • A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and
    • Recommendation from relevant professional body, as the case may be, as being in Good Standing.
    • 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.

    The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 3RD FEBRUARY, 2023 AT 5.00PM
    Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

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