Vacancy Announcement
Members of the Political Parties Disputes
Tribunal
(2 Posts)
The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal is established under the Political Parties Act, No.11 of 2011.
Requirements
- Be a citizen of the Republic of Kenya;
- Hold a degree in Law, Management,
Administration or other Social Sciences, from a University recognized in
Kenya;
- Have at least ten (10) years’ experience at
Management level; and
- Meets the requirements of Chapter 6 of the
Constitution of Kenya.
The Member shall not be a Member of
the Public Service and not be an active participant in the activities of a
Political Party.
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and Responsibilities
The Political Parties Disputes
Tribunal is established under the Political Parties Act, No.11 of 2011 and its
jurisdiction is to determine: disputes between members of a political party;
disputes between a member of a political party and a political party; disputes
between political parties; disputes between an independent candidate and a
political party; disputes between coalition partners; and appeals from
decisions of the Registrar under the Political Parties Act 2011.
Pursuant to Section 39 (2)(b) of the Political Parties Act, 2011 No.11 of 2011, the Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the position of Member of the Political Parties Disputes Tribunal.
- Drive the Tribunal’s vision and mission
through the implementation of its Programmes and Plans;
- Mobilize and manage the resources of the
Tribunal to achieve its core mandate;
- Provide requisite leadership to ensure the
Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards in
its entire programmes.
- Preside over all the proceedings where he /
she is present in person with unlimited geographical and pecuniary
jurisdiction on matters of disputes;
- Participate in hearing and determination of
all disputes which come before the full bench;
- Enter judgments in default of appearance;
- Determine and pronounce upon any point of law
arising in the course of proceedings before the Tribunal;
- Approve, sign, issue and certify orders,
decrees and certificates of costs, copies of proceedings and warrants of
attachments for execution of Court decrees and orders; and
- Write and pronounce awards, judgments, orders,
rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal.
Important Information
Interested and qualified persons are
requested to make their applications by filing an Online Application for
Employment Form available at the Judiciary jobs portal: jobs.judiciary.go.ke.
Applicants should upload soft copies
of the following documents to the online application:-.
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.
So as to reach the Commission not later than 26th February, 2016 at 5.00 P.M.
So as to reach the Commission not later than 26th February, 2016 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
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail:
jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke
Commission Secretariat: Mayfair
Centre,
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, 5th Floor
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill, Nairobi, 5th Floor
So as to reach the Commission not
later than 26th February, 2016 AT 5.00 P.M.
Only shortlisted and successful
candidates will be contacted.
Applicants from the minority and
special interest groups are encouraged to apply.
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.