The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is established under
Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya.
To enhance the Secretariat capacity, the JSC wishes to fill the following positions:
1. Senior Risk and Internal Systems Auditor
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 15/2012
Ref: V/No. 15/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: Q
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Internal Audit of the Commission and will be reporting to both the Registrar, JSC and the Director of Finance.
Specific duties will include:
- Carrying
out financial, operational and information systems audit;
- Assuring
accuracy and reliability ¡n accounting and operating data, safeguarding of
the JSC resources against waste, fraud and inefficiency;
- Writing
and providing audit reports to the JSC Finance and Administration
Committee;
- Carrying
out spot checks and evaluating the overall efficiency of all operating
functions of the Commission;
- Maintaining
and updating audit programs, ensuring correctness of the audit reports,
ascertaining full disclosure of facts and figures during the audit
exercise; and
- Co-ordinating
with external auditors and follow -up of their recommendations and
ensuring implementation.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Possess
a Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration;
Economics, Commerce or equivalent qualification form a recognised
university;
- Have
at least six (6) years relevant work experience;
- Be
CPA(K) Finalist;
- Possess
a Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA) or equivalent
qualification;
- Be
a member of recognised professional bodies such as Institute of Certified
Auditors, ICPAK, ACCA;
- Be
computer literate; and
- Must
meet the requirements setout in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Note: Possession of a relevant Masters degree will be an added
advantage.
2. Senior Planning and Budgeting Officer
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 16/2012
Ref: V/No. 16/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Budgeting and Planning Unit of the Commission and will be reporting to both the Registrar, JSC and the Director of Finance.
Specific duties will include:
- Providing
planning data;
- Conducting
economic analysis; formulation of development strategies; identification,
preparation and evaluation of development projects and programmes and
monitoring of implementation;
- Conducting
feasibility studies, determining project viability and setting project
priorities;
- Collecting,
collating and analysing data relating to cases, revenue collection and
expenditure trends;
- Computerisation
and analysis of data;
- Writing
and submitting reports on specific assignments; and
- Control
and supervision of technical and other staff working under him/her.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum
Qualifications:
- Possess
a Masters of Arts (MA), Masters of Science (M Sc) or Master of Philosophy
(M Phil) degree ¡n Economics.
- Have
a Bachelors degree in Economics or Economic and Mathematics or Economic
and Statistics;
- At
least six (6) years relevant work experience;
- Demonstrated
professional competence and managerial capability;
- Have
attended a Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
- Must
meet the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
3. Procurement
Officer
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 17/2012
Ref: V/No. 17/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Procurement Unit of the Commission and will be reporting to both the Registrar, JSC and the Director of Supply Chain Management.
Specific duties will include:
- Managing
the supplies function in the Commission;
- Implementing
and enforcing procurement policies and regulations;
- Planning
and co-ordination of procurement services;
- Taking
control of the procurement vote;
- Carrying
out the disposal of stores in accordance with existing regulations; and
- Supervising,
guiding, counselling, mentoring, training and development of staff working
under him/her.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Have
a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Supplies Management Option)/Business
Administration or Economics from a recognized University/Institution;
- Possess
a post graduate qualification in Supplies/Procurement Management;
- Have
at least six (6) years relevant work experience; and
- Have
shown outstanding professional competence, leadership and management
skills;
- Be
proficient in Computer Applications; and
- Must
meet the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
4. Senior
Accountant
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 18/2012
Ref: V/No. 18/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Accounts Unit of the Commission and will be reporting to both the Registrar, JSC and the Director of Finance.
Specific duties will include:
- Planning,
co-ordination, design, implementation and control of accounts systems in
the Judicial Service Commission;
- Assuring
efficient organization, control and supervision of accounting work;
- Assuring
proper interpretation and implementation of accounts regulations and
procedures;
- Providing
quality and timely accounting services in the Judicial Service Commission,
including maintenance of accurate accounting records and preparation of
management and statutory financial reports;
- Participating
and advising the JSC Finance and Administration Committee;
- Maintaining
an inventory on all bank accounts of the Commission;
- Authorizing
payments and signing cheques;
- Preventing
fraud and errors and safeguarding of assets; and
- Setting
and maintaining high accounting standards.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Posses
a Bachelors Degree in Commerce (Accounting Option), Business
Administration or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a
recognised institution;
- Be
a CPA Ill (Finalist);
- Have
at least six (6) years relevant work experience;
- Have
undertaken a management course lasting not less four (4) weeks;
- Have
demonstrated professional competence in accounts work;
- Be
proficient in computer applications;
- Possession
of a Masters degree in Accounting/Finance from a recognised institution
will be an added advantage; and
- Must
meet the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
5. Education
and Training Officer
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 19/2012
Ref: V/No. 19/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Education and Training Unit of the Commission and will be reporting to the Registrar, JSC.
Specific duties will include:
- Preparingand
implementing programmes for the continued education of Judicial Officers
and staff in conjunction with the Judiciary Training Institute;
- Preparing
human development plans for the Commission;
- Representing
the Commission in Committees related to administration of training;
- Supervising
and developing staff deployed in the unit; and
- Preparing
of training budget.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Possess
a Bachelors degree in any social sciences from a recognised
university/institution;
- Have
a postgraduate qualification in human resource
management/development/education or other equivalent qualifications from a
recognised university/institution;
- Have
shown merit and ability in work performance and results;
- Have
at least six (6) years relevant work experience;
- Be
proficient in computer applications; and
- Must
meet the requirements setout in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
6. Legal
Counsel
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 20/2012
Ref: V/No. 20/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: M6/R4
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Legal Affairs Unit of the Commission and will be reporting to the Registrar, JSC.
Specific duties will include:-
- Organizing
legal research;
- Offering
legal advice to the Commission;
- Assuring
legal compliance in activities of the Commission;
- Liaising
with law firms that are on retainer on behalf of the Commission;
- Providing
litigation services including perusing court summons for necessary
defence, instruction to Commission’s Advocate for filing of proper
documentation, witnesses preparation and pre-trial brief, court documents
drafting and preparation, follow-up on court attendance reports and case
by case progress follow up from Advocate.
- Writing
reports and presenting the same to the JSC Human Resource Management Committee;
- Preparing
and managing the legal Unit budget; and
- Providing
logistical support to the Commission and Commission’s Committee meetings.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Have
a Law Degree from any recognized university;
- Have
a Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of
Legal Education;
- Have
been admitted to the Roll of Advocates;
- Be
proficient in computer applications;
- Must
not have any pending complaints with the Advocates Complaints Commission,
the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous
employer(s);
- Have
served in private practice or other employment with six (6) years post
admission experience and a current practicing certificate and
- Must
meet the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Note: A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline will
be an added advantage.
7. Monitoring and Evaluation Officer
(1 Post)
Ret: V/No. 21/2012
Ret: V/No. 21/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Monitoring and Evaluation Unit of the Commission and will be reporting to both the Registrar, JSC and the Director of Performance Management.
Specific duties will include:
- Spearheading
and co-ordinating the strategies, policies and guidelines of the JSC into
the Judiciary operations and carrying out the monitoring and evaluation of
various activities of the Judiciary on behalf of the JSC;
- Developing
a monitoring and evaluation plan;
- Collecting
data and compiling periodic reports; and
- Identifying,
assessing, mitigating, monitoring and reporting on risks
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Have
a Bachelors degree in Economics, Business, Statistics, Social Sciences or
equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
- Possess
a post graduate training in Monitoring and Evaluation;
- Have
a Masters Degree in applied research, economics, strategic planning or
related field;
- Have
at least six (6) years relevant work experience; and
- Have
shown merit and ability in work performance and results;
- Demonstrate
excellent analysis and writing skills;
- Be
proficient in computer applications; and
- Must
meet the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Inspectorate Officer
(1 Post)
Ret: V/No. 22/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be deployed to head the Inspectorate Unit of the Commission and will be reporting to the Registrar, JSC.
Specific duties will include:
- Receiving,
compiling and synthesizing all complaints against judicial and other staff
of the Judiciary;
- Conducting
expeditious and comprehensive investigations into all complaints received
against judicial and other staff of the Judiciary.
- Compiling
reports consequent upon investigations into complaints received Against
judicial and other staff of the Judiciary for use by the Judicial Service
Commission.
- Gathering
information and preparing intelligence reports about the conduct of
judicial and other staff of the Judiciary for use by the Judicial Service
Commission.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Possess
a Bachelors degree from a recognized University /Institution;
- Have
attended an investigations or intelligence gathering course lasting not
less than four (4) weeks;
- Shown
merit and ability in work performance and results;
- Have
at least six (6) years relevant work experience;
- Be
proficient in computer applications; and
- Must
meet the requirements setout in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
9. Communications
Officer
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 23/2012
Ref: V/No. 23/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be deployed to head the Public Affairs and Communication Unit of the
Commission and will be reporting to both the Registrar, JSC and the Director of Public Affairs and Communication.
Specific duties will include:-
- Gathering
information on programmes, significant events in a specific area and the
impact on customers, and forwarding the same to the JSC Public Affairs and
Communication Committee for dissemination;
- Assisting
in the development of communications and media strategy for the JSC;
- Editing
stories on various topical issues before they are released to the public
and liaising with media practitioners and the public on issues of mutual
concern; and
- Organizing
events and identifying training and development of the Section and
recommending appropriate interventions.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications:
- Have
a Bachelors Degree in any of the following; MassCommunication,
Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Social Sciences or
any other approved equivalent qualification from a recognised
University/Institution;
- Possess
a post graduate diploma in any of the following disciplines, in the case
of holders of general social science degree: Mass Communication,
Communication Studies, Public Relations, Journalism, International
Relations or equivalent and relevant qualification from a recognized
University/Institution;
- Have
at least six (6) years relevant work experience.
- Demonstrate
a clear understanding of the working of the media and the socio-political
environment in Kenya;
- Possess
good oral and written communication skills in both English and Kiswahili;
- Have
advanced computer application skills;
- Must
have attended a management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks;
- Be
able to demonstrate professional and managerial competence as reflected in
work performance and results; and
- Must
meet the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
10. Administrative
Assistant
(1 Post)
Ref: V/No. 24/2012
Ref: V/No. 24/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(a) Duties
and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Senior Administrative Assistant, the successful candidate will be deployed to provide administrative support to the Registrar’s Office relating to financial and accounting functions.
Specific duties include:
- Assisting
in the coordination of Commission activities and events requiring
financial/accounting interventions as authorized by the respective Unit
- Performing
any other related task as may be assigned by the Senior Administrative
Assistant from time to time.
(b) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- A
Certificate in Business Administration or any other relevant field of
study
- A
Diploma in Business Administration or CPA(K) will be an added advantage
- Proficiency
in computer applications
- At
least five (5) years relevant work experience in a busy and multi-dimensional
environment
- Must
meet the requirements setout in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
Administrative Assistant
(1 Post)
Ret: V/No. 25/2012
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable or Contract
Job Group: P
Station: Nairobi
(b) Duties and Responsibilities
Reporting to the Registrar, the successful candidate will be deployed to provide administrative support to the Registrar’s Office relating to human resources functions.
Specific duties include:-
- Assisting
in the supervision of all support staff of the Commission.
- Assisting
in the maintenance of operational and strategic linkages between
Commission Units.
- Performing
any other related task as may be assigned by the Senior Administrative
Assistant from time to time.
(C) Requirements
for Appointment
For appointment to this position, an applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:
- A
Certificate in Human Resources Management.
- A
Diploma in Human Resources Management will be an added advantage
- Proficiency
in computer applications
- At
least five (5) years relevant work experience in a busy and
multi-dimensional environment
- Must
meet the requirements set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
All applications should be made through:
www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs/ so asto reach the Secretary of the Judicial Service
Commission no later than 10th of
January, 2013
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.