Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, November 10, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Chief Kadhi

Job Reference Number : V/No. 28/2022

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 grade, the applicant must: -
• Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university.
• Profess the Islamic faith
• Member of recognised Islamic Association
• iBe able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili & Arabic languages
• Be of good conduct in accordance with Islamic faith
• Proficient in computer application
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and,
• A Strategic Management Course from a recognized Institution;
• Meets requirements of Chapter 6 of the constitution.

Experience:
• At least Fifteen (15) years’ experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner or such experience in other related fields;
OR
• Served in the grade of a Senior Principal Kadhi M7/R5 or in a comparable and relevant position for at least three (3) years.
• Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance and results.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 180

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: -Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: www.jsc.go.ke/careers.  Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-
• A letter of application;
• A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).
• 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.
• Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference;
• Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents;
• Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts;
• Applicant’s one (1) recent coloured passport size photographs
Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews
Successful candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies on Appointment: -
Kenya Revenue Authority
Higher Education Loans Board
Directorate of Criminal Investigation
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and
Clearance from relevant professional body.
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 24TH NOVEMBER 2022.
Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
Interested and qualified? Go to Judicial Service Commission on www.jsc.go.ke to apply


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