Republic of Kenya

The Judicial Service Commission

Vacancies in the Judiciary

The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:

Position: Kadhi II (20 Posts)

Job Ref: V/No.16/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Kadhi II a candidate must:

(i) Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;

(v) Be proficient in computer applications; and

(vi) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the country.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(ii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iii) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(iv) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(v) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vi) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi.

The post of Kadhi II is the entry grade for the Kadhi’s cadre. An officer at this level will undergo an induction course for at least three (3) months and will work under close supervision of the Chief Kadhi.

Position: Kadhi I (1 Post)

Job Ref: V/No.17/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Kadhi I a candidate must:

(i) Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;

(v) Be proficient in computer applications;

(vii) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and

(viii) Have served as Kadhi II for at least 3 years or in an equivalent position.

In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will be posted to a court station in the country.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(ii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iii) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(iv) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(v) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vi) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi.

Position: Principal Kadhi I (2 Posts)

Job Ref: V/No.18/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Principal Kadhi a candidate must:

(i) Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;

(v) Be proficient in computer applications;

(vi) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and

(vii) Have served as Senior Kadhi for at least more than 3 years or in an equivalent position.

In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidates will be posted to specific court station(s) in the country.

He will supervise the other Kadhis under him.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:

(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(ii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iii) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(iv) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(v) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vi) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi.

Position: Deputy Chief Kadhi (1 Post)

Job Ref: V/No.19/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Station: Various

This is the second highest position in the Kadhi’s establishment.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Kadhi a candidate must:

(i) Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;

(ii) Profess the Islamic faith;

(iii) Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;

(iv) Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and

(v) Be proficient in computer applications.

(vi) Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.

In addition, the candidate must possess excellent interpersonal qualities, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.

Duties and responsibilities

The successful candidate will deputize the Chief Kadhi of the country.

He shall also supervise the other Kadhis under him.

Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-

(i) Help in supervising the other Kadhis;

(ii) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;

(iii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;

(iv) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;

(v) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;

(vi) Translating Arabic related documents;

(vii) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and

(viii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi;

(ix) Any other duty(ies) related to Kadhis assigned to him from time to time.

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the
online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.

So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.

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
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi

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Re-Advertisement

Vacancy in the Office of Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following position in the Judiciary:-

Deputy Chief Registrar of the Judiciary

1 Post

Ref: V/No. 6/2011

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable

Period of service: Retirement at the age of 60 years with an election to retire on attaining the age of 50 years

Functions:

The Deputy Chief Registrar will discharge the following functions:-

(a) Deputize the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary;

(b) Be responsible to the Chief Registrar in the exercise of the duties assigned to him or her.

Requirements for Appointment:

For appointment to the position of the Deputy Chief Registrar, the applicants must possess the following qualifications:

(a) be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya and has since:-

(i) attained the qualifications of a High Court Judge; or

(ii) attained at least ten (10) years’ as a professionally qualified magistrate; or

(iii) attained at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic and legal practitioner
or such experience in other relevant legal field; or

(iv) held the qualifications mentioned in paragraphs (i) to (iii) for a period, amounting in aggregate, to ten years.

(b) Has demonstrated competence in the performance of administrative duties for not less than five years.

(c) Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality.

(In addition to the above qualifications, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, making of good judgments in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.)

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by forwarding the following:-

(1) A letter of application

(2) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae summarizing the applicant’s bio-data including, background information, (such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity, involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including any financial contribution to any political party/parties 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.

(3) Completed Application for Employment Forms in triplicate - JSC 2A(for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants)

(4) Five (5) samples of any writings by the applicant, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.

(5) The applicant’s three recent coloured passport size photographs.

(6) 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) . For those who are in Government employment, attach copies of returns of declaration of income and liabilities and for those in private practice attach income tax returns, for the last three (3) years.

(7) Certified copies of testimonials and professional certificates and academic transcripts.

(Applicants are required to forward eleven (11) copies of documents listed in item 4 to 7 above as well as a soft copy).

To:

The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100 Nairobi
E-mail: jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke

So as to reach the Commission within a period of twenty one (21) days from the date of this advertisement.

The JSC 2A and JSC 2 Forms and the Declaration of Income and Assets Forms are available free of charge at the Commission’s Secretary/Chief Registrar’s Chambers, Room No. 10 at the High Court Building, Nairobi during office hours.

The Forms can also be downloaded from the Judiciary’s Website - www.judiciary.go.ke

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.

Hon. Justice Dr. Willy M. Mutunga, SC,
Chairman,
Judicial Service Commission.

The Judiciary invites bids from interested Cleaning firms for the provision of Cleaning services as follows:-

Tender No. JUD/3/2010 – 2011

Provision of Cleaning Services

Tender Documents with detailed information and specifications may be obtained from the Procurement Section on Second Floor, Room 87, High Court Building upon payment of a non- refundable fee of Kshs.2,000/- per set.

Candidates are advised to deposit their payment to the Judiciary Nairobi Court fees Account at KCB, Moi Avenue Branch Account No.1116928477 and upon presentation of the banking slip obtain a receipt from the Cashier at Milimani Law Courts.

Complete bid documents in plain sealed envelopes marked “Tender No. JUD/3/2011– 2012 for the Provision of Cleaning Services” should be addressed to -

The Registrar,
High Court of Keya,
P. O. Box 30041,
Nairobi.

and be deposited in the Tender Box at the Main Gate to the High Court Building Gate No. 1 City Hall Way on, or before 13th September, 2011 at 10.00 a.m.

Please note that bids submitted late will not be accepted.

Tenders will be opened immediately thereafter at the Board Room in the presence of Tenderers or their representatives who wish to witness the opening process.

The Judiciary reserves the right to accept any tender either in part or wholly and is not bound to give any reason(s) for its action(s).

L. A. Achode (Mrs)
Registrar, High Court

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