The Judiciary Chief Kadhi Jobs in Kenya

The Judiciary Chief Kadhi Jobs in Kenya

Position: Chief Kadhi (M8/R6)

Job Reference Number: V/No. 28/2022

Number of Posts: 1

Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable, Kshs.445,500 – 727,035 pm.

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 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

Be 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

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.

Job Core Competencies

Interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory, leadership, managerial skills as well as be a team player.

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.

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 Chief Kadhi Jobs in Kenya

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