Openings at Judicial Service Commission

Job Reference Number : V/No. 4/2022

Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the highest grade in the cadre. Duties and responsibilities will include:

• Coordination of complaints management processes 
• Ensuring prompt investigations on complaints to facilitate effective decision making;
• Coordinate processing of complaints / petitions received by the Commission;
• Maintaining proper and up-to-date data on complaints filed and processed;
• Managing the Complaints Management Information System; 
• Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies to sustain valuable stakeholder relationships;
• Identifying complaints arising from gaps in law, policy or procedures that require action by JSC or other agencies;
• Developing guidelines / standard operation procedures (SOPs) for complaints and investigations;
• Development of complaints and investigations trend reports;
• Advisory to the Commission and management on complaints management; and 
• Supervision of staff and management of Directorates financial resources.

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

• A relevant Master’s degree from a recognized University; 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized University;
• A relevant certificate in basic investigation and crime detection;
• Membership to relevant professional body with Good Standing; 
• Attended a Course in Strategic Leadership and Development or its equivalent; and,
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Work Experience:

• Minimum Fifteen (15) Years relevant work experience;
• At least Five (5) Years at Senior Management Level; and
• Prior experience working on Complaints Management systems and Investigations will
• be added advantage

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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. 

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Job Reference Number : V/No. 2 /2023

Requirements for Appointment: 

For appointment as a Resident Kadhi, an applicant must:

• Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
• Professes the Muslim religion and possesses knowledge of the Muslim law applicable to any sect of Muslims;
• Have ability to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic language;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of three (3) years relevant work experience

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Duties and Responsibilities:
This is the highest grade in the cadre. Duties and responsibilities will entail:

• Managing and coordinating the activities of the Directorate of Legal Services;
• Conducting research on relevant laws and preparing measures to implement policy decisions of the Commission;
• Ensuring that the Commission complies with all applicable laws, regulations and laid down procedures;
• Continuously update the Commission on any changes in the law;
• Reviewing draft policies of the Commission to ensure that they are in compliance with the law;
• Undertaking internal legal compliance audits and ensuring recommendations are disseminated and implemented;
• Representing the Commission on court cases instituted by or against the Commission;
• Preparing litigation documents; pleadings, notices, affidavits and correspondence; 
• Co-ordinating engagement with external Counsel and attending Court;
• Developing and implementing stakeholder engagement strategies to sustain valuable stakeholder relationships;
• Supporting the Commission in the oversight of case management system;
• Providing strategic direction, leadership, mentorship and management of Directorate Staff; 
• Advisory to the Commission and management on legal issues; and 
• Ensure proper utilization of Directorate Finances.

Requirements for Appointment: 
For appointment to this grade, an applicant must have:

• A Master’s degree in Law or its equivalent qualifications from a recognized Institution;
• A Bachelor’s degree in Law or its equivalent qualification from a recognized Institution;
• A Postgraduate Diploma from the Kenya School of Law;
• Advocate of the High Court of Kenya of fifteen (15) years standing;
• Member of the Law Society of Kenya in good standing; 
• Attended a Course in Strategic Leadership and Development or its equivalent; and,
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Work Experience:

• Minimum fifteen (15) Years relevant work experience in a Legal Environment;
• At least five (5) Years at Senior Management Level;
• Prior experience working on legal matters including but not limited to judicial reforms, legislative drafting, legal research and analysis will be added advantage.