Republic
of Kenya
Judicial
Service Commission
Vacancies in The Judiciary
Vacancies in The Judiciary
To
enhance its capacity to implement the Judiciary Transformation Framework,
the Judiciary wishes to expand its technical human resources by filling the
following positions.
Job title: Regional Judicial Services Coordinator
Job title: Regional Judicial Services Coordinator
17
Posts
Reports
to:
- Resident Judge
and functionally to Registrar
Location: Designated Region
Responsible
for:
Station Judicial Services Court Administrators
Job
Purpose:
The
Regional Judicial Services Coordinator serves as the liaison between the
Judiciary’s administrative offices and the courts throughout the Region.
The
stations in a Region may be between 6 and 10.
The
jobholder will coordinate judicial services in the Region and provide
leadership to Station Judicial Services Court Administrators.
Experience:
- At least 7 years
working experience in the legal sector
- Demonstrated
competence and experience in Legal Research
- Management/
administrative experience of at least 7 years
- Knowledge and
experience of court processes
- Proficiency in
relevant computer applications; and
- Meet the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Qualifications:
Academic:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Law
Professional:
- Advocate of the
High Court
Job
title: Court – Judicial Services Administrator
117
Posts
Reports
to:
Head of Station and functionally to the Regional Judicial Services Coordinator
Location: Court Station
Responsible
for: Station
Head of Registry Services, Library Officer, Court Clerks, Legal Researchers
Job
Purpose:
The job holder is responsible for the effective and efficient provision of
judicial services such as case management, registry, legal research, library
and execution of court decisions.
Experience
The
ideal candidate should have;
- At least 5 years
working experience in the legal sector
- Demonstrated
competence and experience in Legal Research
- Management /
administrative experience of at least five (5) years
- Knowledge and experience
of court processes
- Proficiency in
relevant computer applications; and
- Meet the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Qualifications:
Academic:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Law
Professional:
- Advocate of the
High Court of Kenya
Job
title: Court Administrator – Finance, Administration
and Human Resource Management
117
Posts
Reports
to:
Head of Station and functionally to the Regional Judicial Services Coordinator
Location:
Court
Station
Responsible
for:
Station administrative staff
Job
Purpose:
Under
the direction of the Regional Finance and Human Resources Coordinator and the
Head of Station, the Court Administrator plans, organizes, and directs court
administrative activities.
As
a senior administrative position within the administrative unit of the court
station, the position is responsible for providing leadership and guidance in
all administrative areas with emphasis on the development and implementation of
efficient and cohesive administrative processes and practices.
Experience:
The
ideal candidate should;
- Have at least 6
years experience leading a relevant professional function in a busy
organization;
- Be proficient in
computer applications with strong emphasis on data and financial
management software;
- Have knowledge
and general experience in Financial Management, Human Resource Management,
ICT, and facilities management; and
- Meet the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
Qualifications:
Academic:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Business Administration or equivalent;
Professional:
- Certified Public
Accountant (CPA) or
- Certified Public
Secretary (CPS)
Job
Title: Senior Deputy Registrar, High Court
19
Posts
Reports
to: Registrar,
High Court or Registrar, Magistrates Courts
Location: High Court Station
Responsible
for:
Station Deputy Registrars
The
ideal candidate should;
- Have served for
at least ten years as a professionally qualified magistrate; or attained
at least ten years experience as a distinguished academic or legal
practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
- Demonstrated
competence in the performance of administrative duties for not less than
three years
- Meet the
requirements for appointment as a Judge of the High Court
- Possess strong
leadership and management skills;
- Have sound
judgment and decision making abilities;
- Be proficient in
computer applications;
- Meet the
requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
- Training and
experience in organizational / business management / administration will
be an added advantage.
Qualifications:
Academic:
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Law
Professional:
- Advocate of the
High Court of Kenya
Interested
and qualified persons are requested to obtain more information about each of
the jobs online and to make their applications by:
(1)
Filling
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 addressing the requirements for each position;
b)
Detailed and updated curriculum vitae summarising the applicant’s bio data;
c)
The applicant’s recent colour passport size photograph;
d)
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)
e)
Certified copies of testimonials and professionals 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
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041-00100
Nairobi
E-mail:
jscsecretarial@judiciary.go.ke
So
as to reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 26th July, 2013.
Only
shortlisted 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