Job Openings at Judicial Service Commission (61 Posts)-JSC Jobs

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 8/2023

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage & divorce among Muslim families
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements
• Translating Arabic related documents
• Supervising the registries under him/her in consultation with the magistrate in charge; and,
• Keeping records of all arbitration and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: –

• Have a degree in Islamic Law from a recognized university.
• Profess the Islamic faith
• Member of recognised Islamic Association
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili & Arabic languages
• Be of good conduct in accordance with Islamic faith
• Proficient in computer application
• A Course in Senior Management or its equivalent from a recognizedInstitution (an added advantage), and.
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner or such experience in other related fields.

Core Job Competencies:

• Management skills or Strategic Leadership & Good Interpersonal Skills;
• Excellent Communication skills – Verbal and Written;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills;
• Organizational and planning skills;
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Rational Decision Making Skills;
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work;
• Research and Data Management Skills;
• Professional and Technical competence; and

The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 28TH APRIL, 2023 AT 5.00PM

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 9/2023

Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Specific duties will include: –

• Presiding as a Resident Magistrate in any court station in Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes;
• Performing Deputy Registrars duties as stipulated in various statues;
• Overseeing the operations of the court(s) and management of staff under his/her charge; and
• Carrying out a wide range of administrative functions for those heading stations.
• Any other duties assigned from time to time.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in possession of the following minimum qualifications: –

• A Law Degree from any recognized University;
• A Diploma from the Kenya School of Law or an exemption by the Council of Legal Education;
• Admission to the Roll of Advocates;
• Proficiency 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);
• Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.

Experience:

• Three (3) years post admission experience either in private practice or other employment and a current practicing certificate

NOT LATER THAN 5TH MAY, 2023 AT 5.00PM.