Chairperson Petition Committee (Re- Advertisement)

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution. The membership of the Commission comprises of:

• The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson
• One Supreme Court judge
• One Court of Appeal judge
• One High Court judge
• One Magistrate
• The Attorney General
• Two advocates (one woman and one man)

This is a re-advertisement for the position of Chairperson Petition Committee, a crucial role overseeing petition processes within the JSC.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications

Candidates are required to meet the following criteria:

Experience:

1. Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner, or possess such experience in other relevant legal fields.
2. Have held the qualifications specified above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction.
3. Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) will be an added advantage.

Education:

• Possession of a BA/BSc/HND qualification in a relevant field.

Job Core Competencies

The successful candidate must possess the following core competencies, essential for success in this leadership position:

• Sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Professional Competence.
• Good Temperament and Interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Public and Community Life.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.