Republic of Kenya
The Judicial Service Commission
Vacancies in The Legal Education Appeals Tribunal
The Legal Education Appeals Tribunal is established under the
Legal Education Act, 2012.
Pursuant to Section 29(1) and (2) of the Legal Education Act, 2012 the Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:-
1. Chairperson of The Legal Education Appeals Tribunal
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No.
1/2013
Terms of Service: Six
years (part-time and non-renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:-
The Chairperson of the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal shall be
responsible for:-
- presiding
over all proceedings where he/she is present in person;
- participating
in hearing and determination of all appeals which come before the
Tribunal;
- carrying
out inquiry into the appeals lodged including summoning witnesses, taking
evidence and calling for production of books and other documents;
- making
finding thereupon and notifying parties concerned of the awards,
judgements, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal;
- making
rules of the Tribunal with respect to the filing, hearing and disposal of
appeals and other matters before the tribunal; and
- providing
requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level
ofcompetitiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes.
Requirements for appointment:-
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in
possession of the following qualifications:-
- be
an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of not less than ten years
standing; or
- have
had at least ten years experience in the field of legal education or as a
distinguished academic in law; and
- meet
the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
2. Members of The Legal Education Appeals Tribunal
(4 Posts)
Ref: V/No.
2/2013
Terms of Service: Six
years (part-time and non-renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:-
The Members of the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal shall be
responsible for:-
- participating
in hearing and determination of all appeals which come before the
Tribunal;
- carrying
out inquiry into the appeals lodged including summoning witnesses, taking
evidence and calling for production of books and other documents;
- making
finding thereupon and notifying parties concerned of the awards,
judgements, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal;
- making
rules of the Tribunal with respect to the filing, hearing and disposal of
appeals and other matters before the tribunal; and
- providing
requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of
competiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes.
Requirements for appointment:-
Category I (1 post)
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in
possession of the following qualifications:-
- be
an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least seven years standing or
a person with at least ten years experience in the field of legal
education or as a distinguished academic in law; and
- meet
the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Category II (3 posts)
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in
possession of the following qualifications:-
- demonstrated
competence in the field of legal education; and
- meet
the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
3. Registrar of the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No.
3/2013
Terms of Service: Five
years contract (part-time, non-renewable)
Duties and Responsibilities:-
The Registrar of the Legal Education Appeals Tribunal shall be
responsible for:-
- coordinating
and managing the affairs of the Tribunal;
- driving
the Tribunal’s vision and mission through the implementation of its
Programmes and Plans;
- mobilizing
and managing the resources of the Tribunal to achieve its core mandate;
- preparing
the Tribunal’s Annual Plans and Estimates;
- overseeing
financial and administrative management of the Tribunal;
- ensuring
financial reporting & accountability in accordance with the law, GoK
procedures and guidelines;
- providing
requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness
and ethical standards in its entire programmes;
- causing
to be kept records of the proceedings and minutes of the meetings of the
Tribunal and such other records as the Tribunal may direct;
- ensuring
the publication of the decisions of the tribunal; and
- undertaking
any duties assigned by the Court.
Requirements for appointment:-
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in
possession of the following qualifications:-
- hold
a law degree from a recognized university, an advocate of the High Court
of Kenya with five (5) years experience; and
- meet
the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their
applications by:-
(1) Filing an online Application for Employment Form available
on the Judiciary website: www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs or clicking the vacancies link on the website.
Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents
to the online application as provided:-
a) A letter of application.
b) 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 can be downloaded from the Judiciary website
– www.judiciary.go.ke) .
c) Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae with telephone, e-mail
and other contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the
applicant’s previous work experience.
d) Certified copies of certificates, testimonials and
professional certificates and academic transcripts.
(2) Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of
the completed Employment
Application Form including all the attachments cited above.
To:
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke
Commission Secretariat: Mayfair Centre,
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, 5th Floor
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke
Commission Secretariat: Mayfair Centre,
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, 5th Floor
So as to reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 6th February, 2013
at 5.00 P.M.
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.
Judicial Service Commission.