The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications
from qualified persons for the position of Judge of the High Court of
Kenya.
Ref: V/No. 3/2012
Vacancies: 8 posts
Terms of Service: Constitutional Office
Period of service: Retirement at the age of 70 years with an election to retire on attaining the age of 65 years
Functions:Ref: V/No. 3/2012
Vacancies: 8 posts
Terms of Service: Constitutional Office
Period of service: Retirement at the age of 70 years with an election to retire on attaining the age of 65 years
A Judge of the High Court shall serve in any High Court Station in Kenya and
shall exercise the following functions:-
- Have
unlimited original jurisdiction in criminal and civil matters;
- Have
jurisdiction to determine the question whether a right or fundamental
freedom in the Bill of Rights has been denied, violated, infringed or
threatened;
- Have
jurisdiction to hear an appeal from a decision of a tribunal appointed
under Article 144 of the Constitution;
- Have
jurisdiction to hear any question respecting the interpretation of the
Constitution including the determination of:-
- The
question whether any law is inconsistent with or in contravention of the
Constitution;
- The
question whether anything said to be done under the authority of the
Constitution or of any law is inconsistent with, or in contravention of
the Constitution;
- Any
matter relating to constitutional powers of State organs in respect of
county governments and any matter relating to the constitutional
relationship between the levels of government; and
- A
question relating to conflict of laws under Article 191 of the
Constitution;
- Any
other jurisdiction, original or appellate, conferred by any legislation.
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to the position of Judge of the High Court, an applicant must possess the following qualifications:
For appointment to the position of Judge of the High Court, an applicant must possess the following qualifications:
- 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; or
- Have
at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal
practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or
- Have
held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) for a period
amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years: (Note experience may have been
gained in Kenya or in any other country with a Common Law jurisdiction)
- Meet
the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and be of high moral
character, integrity and impartiality. 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.
The appointments shall be made in accordance with Article 166
(1) (b) of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010.
Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by forwarding twelve (12) hard copies and a soft copy of the following: -
Interested and qualified persons are invited to make their applications by forwarding twelve (12) hard copies and a soft copy of the following: -
- A
letter of application
- A
detailed and updated curriculum vitae summarizing the applicant’s bio-data
including, background information, (such as community service, financial
discipline, pro bono activity, involvement as a party in litigation and involvement
in political activity including any financial contribution to any
political party/parties and criminal record) legal/professional engagement
for the last five (5) years, three (3) professional referees and two (2)
character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past
and present employment.
- Completed
Application for Employment Forms - JSC 2A(for public officers) or JSC 2
(for other applicants)
- Five
(5) samples of any writings by the applicant, including but not limited to
judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal
publications that the applicant has authored.
- The
applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs.
- Declaration
of income and liabilities as at the time of making the application, using
the prescribed forms (The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities
Form JSC 2b) . For those who are in Government employment, attach copies
of returns of declaration of income and liabilities and for those in
private practice attach income tax returns, for the last three (3) years.
- Certified
copies of testimonials and professional certificates and academic
transcripts.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. BOX 30041 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke
So as to reach the Commission not later than 11th April, 2012.
The JSC 2A and JSC 2 Forms and the Declaration of Income and Assets Forms are available free of charge at the Commission’s Secretariat at the Supreme Court Building, Nairobi on 2nd Floor during office hours. The Forms can also be downloaded from the Judiciary’s Website - www.judiciary.go.ke
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit, through fair and open competition, from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary,
Judicial Service Commission.