Summary
Date Posted: Monday, March 14, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Job Reference Number V/No.22/2022

Requirements
Functions of the Judge of the Court of Appeal:
• A Judge of the Court of Appeal shall serve in the Court of Appeal of Kenya. The function and jurisdiction of the Court is provided for under Article 164 (3) (a) and (b) of the Constitution, namely;
• To hear appeal from the High Court and,
• To hear appeals from any other court or Tribunal as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.

Duties and Responsibilities
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
• For appointment to the position of Judge of the Court of Appeal, the applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in Article 166 (2) (a) (b)and (c) as read with Sub Article (4) (a) (b) and (c) of the Constitution, namely:
• Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Common- law jurisdiction;
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a superior court judge; or
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
or
• Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; and
• Possess the experience required under paragraph 2 (a),(b) and (c) above as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
• Have a high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
• In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable commitment to public and community service.
• The appointment shall be made in accordance with Article 166 (1)(b), (2) and (4) of the 2010 Constitution and Section 30, Part V and the First Schedule of the Judicial Service Act, No. 1 of 2011.

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 120

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
Use the link below to apply on company website.

https://jobs.judiciary.go.ke/index.php/public_controller/view_each_job?job_ref=V/No.22/2022
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their application by:
Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the Commission’s jobs portal: https: www.jsc.go.ke-index.php-careers

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application:
• A letter of Application,
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, summarizing the applicant’s biodata including, background information such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity, involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including financial contribution to political party-parties (if any), criminal record and legal education, legal practice- engagement for the last five (5) years,
• Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment,
• Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph,
• Five (5) samples of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored,
• 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 JSC website http://www.jsc.go.ke Careers.
• Public officers should attach copies of returns of declarations of income, asset and liabilities for the last three declarations. Those in private practice should attach audited accounts and tax returns for the last three (3) years.
• Certified copies of testimonials, professional certificates, academic transcripts and certificate of admission to the roll of Advocates.
• Completed Application for Employment Form JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) which can be downloaded from the JSC website http://www.jsc.go.ke/Careers.

Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed Application for Employment Form including copies of all attachments cited above to:
THE SECRETARY,
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION,
Commission Offices: Kenya Reinsurance Plaza, Podium Floor,
Taifa Road, Nairobi.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to carry the following documents during the interview:
Valid original clearance certificates from the following bodies during the interview:-
Kenya Revenue Authority,
Higher Education Loans Board,
Law Society of Kenya,
Directorate of Criminal Investigations,
Advocates Complaints Commission,
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and
A recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
Original testimonials, professional certificates, academic transcripts and certificate of admission to the roll of Advocates.
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 applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 4TH APRIL, 2022 AT 5.00 P.M.
Only shortlisted 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.

ANNE A. AMADI, CBS
SECRETARY
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
P.O. Box 40048-00100 Nairobi
Tel- +254 20 2739180
Email: recruitment@jsc.go.ke

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