Latest Job vacancies At The Judicial Service Commission (32 Posts)

Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for supporting development and reviewing of data collection tools, and undertake data collection, collation and analysis.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder will be responsible to Planning and Research Officer I.

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Public
• Policy Administration, Social Sciences, Project Management or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Job Core Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
• Data and statistical analysis skills;
• Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Hands-on and Results Oriented;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Undertaking courts caseload data collection, collation, and analysis;
• Cleaning Courts’ caseload data for quality checks, completeness, accuracy and consistency;
• Preparing quarterly and annual court statistics reports;
• Maintaining and updating Courts caseload database;
• Supporting monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the implementation of policies, projects, programs, strategic plans, and work plans;
• Supporting development and review of monitoring and evaluation tools systems and procedures;
• Compiling of programs progress reports from implementing units;
• Supporting conduct of feasibility studies, surveys and research on emerging issues, and best practices to inform policy decisions;
• Ensuring safe custody of Projects, programmes, policies, statistics, records, documents, and published reports; and
• Supporting the preparation of quarterly and annual projects, programmes, and policy reports.

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Requirements

• The job holder will be responsible for supporting development and reviewing of data collection tools, and undertake data collection, collation and analysis.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder will be responsible to Senior Planning and Research Officer.

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Public
• Policy Administration Project Management, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application;
• A management course or its equivalent
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years relevant work-experience with at least one (1) year at Supervisory Level.

Job Core Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal and Communication
• Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Hands-on and Results Oriented;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assisting in the development and review of caseload data collection tools; protocols, and procedures;
• Undertaking data collection, collation, and analysis of court statistics, Projects, programs, and policies;
• Cleaning Courts’ caseload data for quality checks, completeness, and consistency;
• Compiling periodic caseload statistics reports and briefs on courts;
• Maintaining and updating Courts caseload database;
• Assisting in conducting research on topical issues;
• Undertaking capacity building on caseload data collection and analysis;
• Undertaking feasibility studies, surveys and research on emerging issues, and best practices in caseload statistics management;
• Supporting development and review of monitoring and evaluation tools; systems and procedures;
• Compiling monitoring and evaluation reports for Projects, programmes, and policies of implementing units;
• Preparing of quarterly and annual caseload, projects, programmes, and policy reports;
• Ensuring safe custody of Projects, programmes, policies, statistics, records, documents, and published reports; and
• Supervising, mentoring, and coaching staff

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Judiciary protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Senior Protocol Officer.

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA)
• For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have:
• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following social sciences disciplines: Public Relations, Communication, Diplomacy, International Relations, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer application skills
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ushering official delegations;
• Assisting in organizing hospitality and logistics for official delegations;
• Keeping and updating information on official delegations;
• Scheduling and maintaining calendar of VIP ceremonies, Conferences and special events;
• Assisting in organizing official events
• Processing of passports and other travel documents;
• Assisting in organizing sitting arrangements in events

Job Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
• Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for collecting, analyzing data and produce reports that help the Academy assess the effectiveness of its programs.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Registrar, KJA

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat (KJA)

For appointment to this position, the applicant must have: –

• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Statistics, Statistics, Education or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• A Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer application; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years previous relevant work experience as a Monitoring and Evaluation Officer II, or in a comparable and relevant position with some degree of monitoring and evaluation
• At least one (1) year at Supervisory Management Level

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive overall Monitoring and Evaluation frameworks, monitoring and evaluation tools, performance indicators and benchmarks;
• Undertaking planning, researching, organizational performance monitoring and data management activities;
• Designing, developing and deploying tools, protocols and procedures for data collection, performance monitoring, and impact evaluation of ongoing and new training programs;
• Ensuring technical rigor of training program data collection, management, analysis and reporting;
• Monitoring and evaluating training programs implementation for the various trainings initiatives
• Monitoring and evaluating implementation of career management training programs; and
• Monitoring and evaluating of training programs and updating the Continuous Judicial Education and Professional training records for Judges, Judicial Officers and Judicial Staff.

Job Core Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
• Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
• Confidentiality and High Integrity;
• Hands-on and Results Oriented;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for the development of curricula and assurance of learning processes.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Deputy Director, Judicial Education and Curriculum Development

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA)

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• A bachelor’s degree in any of the following disciplines: Law, Education or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution
• A Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• At least three (3) years relevant work experience as a Curriculum Development Officer II or Previous work experience as a Lecturer or Law Practitioner writing curriculum instructional materials for adults for at least three (3) years.
• At least one (1) year at Supervisory Management Level

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining high levels of professional conduct in the area of responsibility;
• Developing relevant and quality curriculum and curriculum support materials;
• Ensuring improvement in Training programs, teaching, learning and learner experience;
• Ensuring that the Academy’s quality processes are embedded within the curriculum area, in order to demonstrate their impact upon program delivery (teaching and learning);
• Ensuring training programs and curricula meets learners training needs to impact on the now and emerging issues.
• Developing and reviewing of data collection documents for evaluation and vetting of curriculum and support materials
• Analyzing training programs and curricula and give feedback to management.

Job Core Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
• Supervisory and Problem-solving skills;
• Confidentiality and High Integrity;
• Hands-on and Results Oriented;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for the implementation of the Judiciary protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Registrar Kenya Judiciary Academy.

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat (KJA)

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• Bachelor’s degree in any of the following social sciences disciplines: Public Relations, Communication, Diplomacy, or International Relations, any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Professional Diploma qualification in any of the Following: Mass Communication, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations, Corporate Communication or any other relevant qualifications from a recognized university-institution;
• A Senior Management Course from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application.
• Membership to a relevant professional body with good standing

Experience:

• Minimum of Six (6) Years relevant work experience with at least three (3) years at Supervisory or Management Level

Duties and Responsibilities

• Implementing Judiciary protocol processes, procedures, standards and guidelines
• Planning and organizing of incoming and outgoing visits;
• Maintaining contacts of local and foreign stakeholders;
• Coordinating protocols of all VIP ceremonies, meetings and special events;
• Organizing and coordinating of official events;
• Coordinating processing of passports and other travel documents;
• Receiving, accompanying and seeing off official delegations and guests;
• Maintaining linkages with other institutions and stakeholders;
• Engaging with government officials and other stakeholders on events planning; and
• Preparing periodic departmental reports

Job Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
• Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for the management of internal, national, regional and international partnerships and networks to support the growth of jurisprudence and learning.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Registrar Kenya Judiciary Academy.

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA).

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• A bachelor’s degree in Law, Communications, Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Relevant Professional Qualifications;
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Membership to a relevant professional body; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Six (6) years relevant work experience in establishing partnerships with National, Regional and International Legal Networks
• At least three (3) years similar work experience at Supervisory or Management level.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying potential partners and networks to contribute to Judicial Education and professional training activities as well as Legal Research and Policy Advisory;
• Developing internal institutional linkages related to Judicial Education within the Judiciary and the National Council on the Administration of Justice;
• Developing and overseeing partnerships with external stakeholders engaged directly or indirectly in Judicial Education and Professional Training activities as well as Legal Research and Policy Advisory;
• Advising and assisting in documenting and negotiating agreements, protocols and contracts with external partners; and
• Managing compliance of contractual agreements of various partners.

Job Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
• Professional and Technical competence
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
• Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for developing and reviewing data collection, monitoring and evaluation tools, undertaking data collection, collation and analysis and preparing reports.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder will be responsible to Assistant Director, Planning and Organization Performance

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• A bachelor’s degree in economics, Statistics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Project Management, Public
• Policy Administration, or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Course in Senior Management or its equivalent its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer applications skills
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Minimum six (6) years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) years at Supervisory or Management Level.

Job Core Competencies:

• Good Interpersonal and Communication skills;
• Data and statistical analysis skills;
• Report writing skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Hands-on and Results Oriented;
• Ability to work under pressure; and
• Merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Developing and reviewing caseload data collection tools, systems, protocols, and procedures;
• Undertaking Courts caseload data collection, collation, and analysis;
• Monitoring quality of caseload data collection, and analysis to ensure accuracy, consistency, and confidentiality;
• Compiling periodic caseload statistics reports for courts;
• Monitoring maintenance and updating Courts caseload databases;
• Conducting capacity building on policies, projects, programs, caseload data collection, validation, quality and data management;
• Undertaking monitoring, evaluation, and reporting on the implementation of policies, projects, programs, strategic plans, and work plans;
• Developing and reviewing monitoring and evaluation tools;
• Preparing analytical reports and briefs of projects, programmes, and policies;
• Conducting feasibility studies, surveys and research on emerging issues, and best practices in Projects, programs, and policies;
• Preparing quarterly and annual Projects, programmes and policies reports;
• Identifying and designing of projects and programs in the Judiciary;
• Undertaking research on emerging issues and best practices in planning, monitoring, and evaluation;
• Ensuring safe custody of caseload statistics records, documents, policies, projects and published reports;
• Preparing Quarterly and Annual Court Statistical reports;
• Assisting in preparing strategic documents, proposals, board papers, concept notes work plans, budget, and procurement plans; and
• Conducting performance management, mentoring, guidance and counselling of staff.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for providing strategic leadership and direction in financial analysis and oversight, manage and implement financial operations including budgeting, accounting, and reimbursement.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA).

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting Finance option), Economics, Finance or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• A Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines; Commerce (Accounting-Finance option), Economics, Finance or any other recognized equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Certified Public Accountants (CPA K) or Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) or Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Registered member of good standing of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) or any other recognized professional body;
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Program or an equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
• Demonstrated merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results;
• Proficiency in computer applications; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Minimum twelve (12) years’ relevant work-experience with at least six (6) years in Middle Level Management.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure timely compliance with financial and fiduciary obligations of the Judiciary namely Statutory Financial Reports, quarterly statutory reports, tax compliance and proper interpretation and implementation of financial regulations and procedures;
• Allocation and monitoring of funds to all identified and approved A.I.E holders and spending units based on approved activities;
• Advice the Chief Registrar on administration of complementary funding from development partners, including development and execution of budgets;
• Oversee the proper maintenance of inventory on all bank accounts within the approved signatories;
• Advice the Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy on regulatory matters concerning public finance;
• Coordinate the development of appropriate financial information management systems;
• Coordinate and administer the Academy budget and ensure timely and effective implementation of programmes and activities;
• Safeguarding assets and records in the finance and accounting units;
• Lead the preparation of the KJA budget, medium term and annual estimates for presentation to Judicial Service Commission and the National Assembly;
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual analytical;
• Expenditure reports to be presented to Management and JSC and Controller of Budgets and National Treasury in accordance with Section 83 of the PFMA 2012;
• Prepare responses on audit queries and implementation status report on action recommended by the Public Accounts Committee; and
• Ensure integrity and consistence in the recording and reporting of financial reports

Job Core Competencies:

• Strategic Leadership and Good Interpersonal Skills
• Strategic outlook and strong decision making abilities; and
• Ability to develop and maintain multiple stakeholder partnerships.
• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills;
• Analytical and Negotiation Skills;
• Organizational and Planning Skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Attention to details and accuracy;
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and
• Research and Data Management Skills.

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Job Purpose:

• The job holder will be responsible for providing leadership in the review, research and development of judicial education curriculum and material for judicial training programs in accordance with clearly established policies and procedures.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Director, Kenya Judiciary Academy

Area of Deployment:

• Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA)

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have the following minimum qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence or relevant Social Sciences;
• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Legal Studies, Jurisprudence or relevant Social Sciences;
• Membership in a relevant professional body and in good standing;
• A Course in Strategic Leadership Development or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Proficiency in computer application skills; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Minimum twelve (12) years’ work-experience specifically in legal education design, implementation and evaluation with at least six (6) years in Middle Level Management.

Job Core Competencies:

• Advanced knowledge of curriculum development, continuing adult education practices as well as judicial education, professional training and staff development;
• Strategic Leadership and Good Interpersonal Skills;
• Strategic outlook and strong decision making abilities;
• Ability to develop and maintain multiple stakeholder partnerships;
• Excellent written and Oral Communication Skills;
• Analytical and Negotiation Skills;
• Organizational and Planning Skills;
• Confidentiality and Integrity;
• Attention to details and accuracy;
• Time Management and the ability to prioritize work; and
• Research and Data Management Skills.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Providing strategic leadership and direction within the Judicial Education and Curriculum Development unit;
• Developing judicial education curricula, and overseeing its implementation and evaluation;
• Coordinating research on judicial education needs assessment, curriculum development and training evaluation;
• Conducting user surveys and using the results to measure satisfaction with the judiciary, and plan court-based education;
• Working with court users to design, develop and stage judicial education programmes;
• Assessing training needs, developing training curricula and assessing the effectiveness of training programmes; and
• Designing, developing and managing a multi-disciplinary judicial education and professional training activities while integrating emerging developments, technologies and methodologies.