Current Openings at Judicial Service Commission

Job Reference Number : V/No. 28/2022

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage & divorce among Muslim families
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements
• Translating Arabic related documents
• Supervising the registries under him/her in consultation with the magistrate in charge; and,
• Keeping records of all arbitration and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces.

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

• Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Profess the Islamic faith
• Member of recognised Islamic Association 
• iBe able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili & Arabic languages
• Be of good conduct in accordance with Islamic faith
• Proficient in computer application
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and,
• A Strategic Management Course from a recognized Institution;
• Meets requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution.

Experience: 

• At least Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner or such experience in other related fields;

OR

• Served in the grade of a Senior Principal Kadhi M7/R5 or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years.
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and results.

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 29/2022

Duties and Responsibilities
A member of a tribunal shall discharge the following duties: -

• Participate in hearing and determination of all disputes which come before the full bench;’
• Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner;
• Approving, sign, issue and certify orders, decrees and certificates of costs and copies of proceedings;
• Writing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal;
• Support implementation of the Tribunals’ plans and programmes to achieve the Tribunals vision and mission.
• Provide requisite professional and technical support to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes.
• Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal

Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Member of NET, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 125 (1) (a) of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act of 1999.

• Be a person qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya, viz;
• 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 professionally qualified Magistrate irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another commonwealth common-law jurisdiction; or
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner with knowledge and experience in matters relating to environment and land or such experience in other relevant legal field irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another commonwealth common-law jurisdiction; or
• Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years.
• 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.
• Be a member 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’ experience in legal practice or such experience in other relevant field

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 30/2022

Duties and Responsibilities
A member of a tribunal shall discharge the following duties: -

• Participate in hearing and determination of all disputes defined by Section 40 of the Political Parties Act No. 11 of 2011 which come before the full bench;’
• Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner;
• Approving, sign, issue and certify orders, decrees and certificates of costs and copies of proceedings;
• Writing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal;
• Support implementation of the Tribunals’ plans and programmes to achieve the Tribunals vision and mission.
• Provide requisite professional and technical support to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes.
• Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal

Qualifications

• For appointment to the position of Member of PPDT, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 39 of the Political Parties Act of 2011.
• Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent from a recognized university and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least seven (7) years of experience.
• Be a member 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 seven (7) years’ experience in legal practice or such experience in other relevant field.

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 31/2022

Duties and Responsibilities
A member of a tribunal shall discharge the following duties: -

• Participate in hearing and determination of all disputes defined by Section 40 of the Political Parties Act No. 11 of 2011 which come before the full bench;’
• Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner;
• Approving, sign, issue and certify orders, decrees and certificates of costs and copies of proceedings;
• Writing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal;
• Support implementation of the Tribunals’ plans and programmes to achieve the Tribunals vision and mission.
• Provide requisite professional and technical support to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes.
• Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal

Qualifications

• For appointment to the position of Member of PPDT, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 39 of the Political Parties Act of 2011.
• Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent from a recognized university and be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least seven (7) years of experience.
• Be a member 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 seven (7) years’ experience in legal practice or such experience in other relevant field.

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 32/2022

Qualifications
For appointment to the position: -

• Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;
• At least ten years’ experience.
• Is not a public officer or a tax agent;
• Has not at any time within the preceding five years been an employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority
• Has met his/her tax obligations;
• Has not been convicted of an offence under any law; and
• Has not been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 33/2022

Qualifications

• The applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in 
• Section 4 & 4A (b) of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2022:
• A degree in law, business, finance, public finance, economics, insurance or related discipline from a university recognized in Kenya or any other relevant qualification from an institution recognized in Kenya;
• At least ten years’ experience in matters relating to the discipline referred in (b) above.
• Has met his/her tax obligations;
• Has not been convicted of an offence under any law
• Has not been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction
• Is not a public officer or a tax agent;
• Has not at any time within the preceding five years been an employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Possesses high moral character and integrity in accordance with chapter six of the Constitution

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 34/2022

Qualifications
Chairperson of the National Examinations Appeals Tribunal shall:

• Hold a law degree from a recognized university
• be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least fifteen years standing or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction.
• Not at any time within the preceding five (5) years been an employee of the Kenya National Examination Council or was an employee of the Council five years before the date of appointment.

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 36/2022

Qualifications

• For appointment to the position of Member of Sports Disputes Tribunal, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 55 of the Sports Act of 2013;
• Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya with at least seven years’ experience; and have experience in legal matters relating to sports or have been involved in sport in any capacity 
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. 

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 37/2022

Qualifications

• For appointment to the position of Chairperson of the Tribunal, an applicant 
• must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 35 & 36 of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Act, 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.

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JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 38/2022

Qualifications

• For appointment to the position of Chairperson of the Tribunal, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 35 & 36 of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Act, 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.