Employment Opportunities at Judicial Service Commission

Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

• Pursuant to Section 133A (2) (a) of the Land Act CAP 280, applicants for this position must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court. The applicant must therefore hold the following qualifications:
• Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or are advocates of the High Court of Kenya, or professionally qualified magistrates, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction 
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner, or such experience in other relevant legal field;
• Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (i) and (ii) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction.
•  Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
•  Have a high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Risk Management, Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a member and be in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or any other recognized professional body;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meet the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Experience:

Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) years at the level of Senior Management.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field;
• Professional Certification in Information Systems Audit (e.g. CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CGEIT)
• Registered member of the ISACA; (ISC)², CIISec or any other relevant recognized professional body in Information Systems Audit
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meet the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
• A Course in Senior Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Experience:

Minimum nine (9) years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) years at middle level management.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

• Pursuant to Section 113 (3) of the Industrial Property Act, CAP 509, applicants for this position must possess the following qualifications.
• Hold a bachelor's degree in any of the following disciplines: Natural Sciences, Biological Sciences, Geological Sciences, Engineering, Computer Science or related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya.
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
• Must have experience or expertise in industrial, scientific, and technological fields.

Experience:

• Must have experience or expertise in industrial, scientific, and technological fields. 
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following fields: Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (C.I.S.A); or equivalent qualifications from a recognized institution.
• Registered and be a member in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA) or any other recognized professional body;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• enior Management Course from a recognized institution;

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years’ work experience as Senior Internal Auditor, JSG 4 or a comparable and relevant position.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointments to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field;
• Certified Information Systems Auditor (C.I.S.A) certificate;
• Registered as a member of Information Systems Audit and Control Association (ISACA);
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A certificate in Senior Management Course from the Kenya School of Government or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years’ work experience as Internal Auditor I, JSG 5 or a comparable and relevant position.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a member and be in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or any other recognized professional body;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A certificate in Senior Management Course from the Kenya School of Government or its equivalent from a recognized institution; and

Experience:

Minimum three (3) years’ work experience as Risk Management Officer I, JSG 5 or a comparable and relevant position.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field.
• Passed Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) and registered with Information Systems Audit and Control (ISACA); and
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a member and be in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or any other recognized professional body;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certification in Risk Management Assurance (CRMA) or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered as a member and be in good standing with the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) or Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or any other recognized professional body; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Statistics, Data Science, Computer Science, Mathematics, Project Management, Public Policy, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Proficiency in computer applications.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A course in management or its equivalent.

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Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

• Pursuant to Section 66 of the Civil Aviation Act CAP 394, applicants to this position must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court. The applicant must therefore hold the following qualifications: i.    Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or are advocates of the High Court of Kenya, or professionally qualified magistrates, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction  ii.    Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner, or such experience in other relevant legal field; iii.    Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (i) and (ii) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction. iv.    Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. v.    Have a high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

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Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

• Applicants to this position must be qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court. The applicant must therefore hold the following qualifications: i.    Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or are advocates of the High Court of Kenya, or professionally qualified magistrates, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction. ii.    Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner, or such experience in other relevant legal field. iii.    Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (i) and (ii) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction. iv.    Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. v.    Have a high moral character, integrity, and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

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Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

• Pursuant to Section 11(I) of the Landlord and Tenant (Shops, Hotels and Catering Establishments Act CAP 301, a person to be appointed as a Business Premises Rent Tribunal must possess the following qualifications. i.    Hold a relevant bachelor's degree in the relevant field from a university recognized in Kenya. ii.    Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. iii.    Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

• Pursuant to Section 39A (1)(a) of the Political Parties Act, No.11 of 2011, a person to be appointed as an Adhoc Member of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal -advocate must possess the following qualifications. i.    Hold a Bachelor of Laws degree from a recognized university. ii.    Have a post-graduate Diploma in law from Kenya School of Law or from a recognized institution. iii.    Have at least seven (7) years of post-admission experience. iv.    Must not be a public officer or holds office in a political party. v.    Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. vi.    Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:

• Pursuant to Section 39A (1)(b) of the Political Parties Act, No.11 of 2011, a person to be appointed as an Adhoc Member of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal- Non- Advocate must possess the following qualifications. i.    Hold a Bachelor of degree in any of the following disciplines governance, administrative, social, political, economic from a recognized university or equivalent qualifications. ii.    Demonstrate proven experience and a strong track record in governance, administration, and social, political, or economic affairs. iii.    Must not be a public officer or holds office in a political party. iv.    Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. v.    Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointments to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university/institution;
• Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Social Sciences, or any other approved equivalent qualifications from a recognized university/institution;
• Relevant professional certification.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum Fifteen (15) years relevant work-experience with at least five (5) years in Middle Level Management.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointments to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Social Sciences or relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Project Management, Public Policy & Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional certification.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum Twelve (12) Years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) Years in Senior Management Level OR Six (6) Years in Middle Level Management.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• A Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Project Management, Public Policy & Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Social Sciences or relevant qualification from a recognized institution
• Relevant professional certification.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) years in Senior Management Level OR six (6) years in middle level management.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Project Management, Business Administration, Strategic Management, Mathematics, Statistics, Social Sciences or relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Project Management, Public Policy & Administration, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences or any other relevant qualification from a recognized institution.
• Relevant professional certification.
• Membership to a relevant professional body.
• Proficiency in computer applications;
• Met the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent.

Experience:

Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) years in Senior Management Level OR six (6) years in middle level management.

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Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -

• Master's degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Commerce (Accounting/Finance), Business Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountant of Kenya (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) or Certified Information Systems Auditor (C.I.S.A); or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered member of the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) and Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA); or relevant body
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meet the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution;

Experience:

Minimum twelve (12) years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) years in level of senior management.