Senior Accountant
Job Reference Number: V/No. 15/2019
Job Reference Number: V/No. 15/2019
Terms
of
Service
Three (3) years contract
Qualifications
For
appointment to the position of Senior Accountant, an applicant must possess the
following qualifications:
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance,
Economics, Accounting or Business Administration from a recognized University;
·
A Master’s degree in Finance,
Economics or Business Administration will be an added advantage.
·
Certified Public Accountant (CPA(K)
or ACCA
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Have at least 7 years’ experience in
Financial Management in a leading organization institution.
·
Be proficient in computer
applications with strong emphasis on data and financial management software.
·
Knowledge and experience in Financial
Management, ICT, Public Procurement and Facilities management;
·
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution and be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
Responsibilities
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Developing, implementing and
maintaining good financial policies
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Managing the finance and accounting
function;
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Preparation, maintenance, updating,
analysing and reconciliation of a variety of accounting reports, financial
statements, and other financial reports;
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Determines organizational
requirements in regards to support services and assigns staff as needed to develop
and maintain smooth operations of the Council;
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Manages the procurement function such
as procuring equipment and supplies,
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Identifies needs for, establishes and
directs the development of policies, standards, and work procedures affecting
all financial and administrative operations;
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Establishes priorities, monitors and
evaluates the effectiveness and efficiency of resource utilization and value
for money;
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Develops and implements methods to
improve administrative and support services;
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Managing overall work process of the
finance and administrative staff to ensure effective work assignment,
supervision, and evaluation of staff performance reviews and development;
·
Managing developing and motivating
finance and administrative team to achieve the NCAJ Mission and objectives;
·
Any other duties that may be assigned
by the Executive Director.
Partnership & Resources
Mobilization Manager
Job
Reference Number V/No. 14/2019
Qualifications
·
A master’s degree in Public
Administration, Sociology, Economics or relevant discipline from a recognized
University.
·
Have at least seven (7) years
experience in donor partnership relationship management, resource mobilization,
planning and reporting.
·
Demonstrated capacity for analytical
and strategic thinking;
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Proven track record in fundraising
and resources mobilization
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Proven track record and experience of
successful networking , fundraising , corporate, bilateral international
organisations, donors and private sector
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Excellent relationship building
skills and ability to build and strengthen internal and external networks and
establish effective partnerships ;
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Excellent written and verbal
communication skills;
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Must meet the requirements of chapter
six of the Constitution
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Highly organized , with ability
create a team approach and to negotiate solutions to problems;
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Knowledge and understanding of
judiciary operations;
·
High level of interpersonal skills
with a flexible and collaborative personal style and the ability to communicate
with diverse groups;
Responsibilities
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Reporting to the Executive Director
NCAJ, the office holder will help in developing and implementing NCAJ
partnerships and resources mobilization strategies, good working relationships
and collaborative arrangements with all stakeholders, funding agencies
including identifying, developing and coordinating resources mobilisation
opportunities for NCAJ to achieve the goals and objectives in line with the
Strategic Plan.
Policy M & E Manager
Job
Reference Number V/No. 13/2019
Qualifications
For
appointment to the position of Manager, Policy, monitoring and Evaluation, an
applicant must possess the following qualifications:
·
A master’s degree in Public
Administration, Sociology, Economics or relevant area from a recognized
University.
·
At least seven (7) years’ experience
in a combination of the following areas: a. Policy , Monitoring &
Evaluation work (at a senior level), b. research design and implementation
(quantitative and qualitative), c. advanced demographic analysis
·
Certified in using specialized data
analysis software such as Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) will
be an added advantage.
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Experience in planning and creating
databases, with easy user interaction;
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Experience in utilizing applications
for the design, monitoring and evaluation of projects.
Responsibilities
Reporting
to the Executive Director, the Policy, Monitoring & Evaluation Manager will
provide robust policy guidelines , monitoring and evaluation services for all
aspects of the NCAJ including the development and implementation of the Strategic
Plan , analysis of data sets, reporting from and inputting to the NCAJ
management information system, conducting surveys and other methods of
collecting information and preparation of periodic reports. The key
responsibilities will be as follows:
·
Overall responsibility for the
monitoring and evaluating the NCAJ strategic Plan and its successful
implementation process;
·
Design and manage the Monitoring and
Evaluation Plan ;
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Assist NCAJ staff and stakeholders in
completing monitoring reports and consolidating these reports for periodic
review;
·
Review the quality of existing social
and economic data in NCAJ areas, methods of collection and provide a baseline
for impact evaluation. Draw up the TOR, design and cost out a baseline survey
and a needs assessment survey;
·
Recruit, guide and supervise
organisations that are contracted to implement special surveys and studies
required for evaluating effects and impacts ensuring that all contracts include
specifications for internal monitoring, reporting and penalties;
·
Analyse reports for impact
evaluation. Prepare consolidated reports highlighting: problems and actions
needed; potential bottlenecks and specific recommendations;
·
Collaborate with staff and
implementing partners on qualitative monitoring to provide relevant information
for on – going evaluation of activities, effects and impacts;
·
Prepare reports on Monitoring &
Evaluation findings;
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Draft data collection instruments
(i.e. surveys, interview protocols) to be used in special studies and or for
distribution online to target groups;
·
Perform any other duties that may be
assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
Court Users Committee Manager
Job
Reference Number V/No. 12/2019
Qualifications
·
A Bachelor’s Degree in Law
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Must be an Advocate of the High Court
with high standing.
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Have at least six (6) years working
experience in the Justice Sector.
·
Demonstrate competence and experience
in Legal Research
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Demonstrate competence in the
performance of senior administrative duties for not less than 5 years
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Knowledge and experience of court
processes.
·
Proficiency in computer applications.
·
Meet the requirements of Chapter Six
of the Constitution and be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality.
Responsibilities
·
Coordinate and provide strategic
leadership to Court Users Committees in areas of cash flow management and
records management;
·
Ensure an accountable, coordinated
efficient , effective and consultative approach in the operations of CUCs;
·
Initiates discussions on improvements
in the access to justice and the quality of service delivery by all actors in
the justice system;
·
Cultivate and enhance public
participation and engagement in the delivery of Justice and to respond to
questions from parties and the public on various aspects of the Court cases;
·
Ensure promotion of and knowledge
sharing and learning among the stakeholders ;
·
Work with Head of Court Stations in
program planning and training for CUCs;
·
Develop and recommend and assist with
implementation of strategic objectives, policies, and procedures for the CUCs ;
·
Assist the Station Administrators in
organizing the workload in a manner that provides for timely disposition of
cases and optimized judicial productivity;
·
Answer advanced public inquires on
case statuses, availability and location of records.
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Act as a liaison between the Court,
the public and other parties to ensure that cases proceed smoothly and
efficiently;
·
Ensure the provision of the level of
customer service necessary without giving legal advice;
·
Provide assistance to staff members
with best practices, legislative change or administrative orders.
·
Assist in and or leads special
projects as needed or assigned;
·
Mentor and coach Station
Administrators Judicial Services;
·
Perform any other duties that may be
assigned from time to time.
How To Apply
Interested
and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by:-
1. 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)
A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such
as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any),
involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity
including financial contribution to political party parties (if any) 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;
c)
Certified copies of testimonials, professional certificates and academic
transcripts.
d)
Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs
2.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance
certificates from the following bodies during the interview:-
·
Kenya Revenue Authority,
·
Higher Education Loans Board,
·
Directorate of Criminal
Investigation,
·
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
and
·
a recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
·
Clearance from relevant professional
body.
3.
(2) Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed
Employment Application Form JSC 2 for non –public officers and JSC 2A for
Public officers which can be downloaded from www.judiciary.go.ke and attach all
the documents cited in the item No. (a to d)above. Clearly indicating the
Vacancy number and the title on the envelop.
TO:
THE SECRETARY JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI
Telephone: +254 20-2739180 E-mail: jscsecretariat@jsc.go.ke Commission
Secretariat: Reinsurance Plaza, Taifa Road, Nairobi CBD, Podium Floor
Applicants
MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and
documents in the job application and the same will be verified by relevant
bodies. The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 5TH MARCH 2019
AT 5.00PM
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.