The Judiciary Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal Jobs in Kenya

The Judiciary Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal Jobs in Kenya

Position: Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal

Job Reference Number: V/No. 35/2022

Number of Posts: 1

Terms of Service: Four (4) years renewable once ;Allowance(s) payable as approved by SRC

Work Station: Nairobi

Date Registered: 11-Nov-2022

Opening Date of Advert: 11-Nov-2022

Closing Date of Advert: 24-Nov-2022

Requirements

For appointment to the position;

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 professionally qualified Magistrate; 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 (ii) and (iii) above for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years: (Note experience may have been gained in Kenya or in any other country with a Common Law jurisdiction)

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 must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.

Job Competencies

Professional Competence;

Excellent Administrative and Management Skills;

Excellent Communication Skills;

Good Temperament and Interpersonal Skills;

Good Judgmental Skills; and

Commitment to Public and Community Life

Duties and Responsibilities

The chairperson shall discharge the following duties: -

Presiding over all proceedings where he/ she is present in person;

Constituting such panels or panels of the Tribunal as may be necessary for the fair and expeditious disposal of the business of the Tribunal;

Assigning the business of the Tribunal to the members;

Carrying out inquiries into the disputes lodged including summoning witnesses, taking evidence and calling for production of records and other documents;

Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner;

Writing and pronouncing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal.

Making rules of the tribunal with respect to the filing, hearing and disposal of disputes and other matters before the Tribunal;

Providing requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards;

Driving the Tribunals vision and mission through the implementation of its Programmes

and plans;

Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal

How to Apply

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

Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal.

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.

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.

For more information and job application details, see: The Judiciary Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal Jobs in Kenya


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