JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION

VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Judicial Service Commission is established under Article 171 of the
Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the
independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and
transparent administration of justice.
The Commission invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following
vacancies in the Judiciary: -
1. POSITION: RESIDENT KADHI (Job Grade M)
Job Reference Number: V/No. 5/2020
Number of Posts: Fifteen (15)
Terms of Service: Permanent
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 123,780 – 190,000 p.m.

Job Purpose:
The job holder is required to preside over Resident Kadhi’s Court in any part of
Kenya with jurisdiction as stipulated in various statutes, and carry out a wide
range of administrative functions for those heading stations

Reporting Responsibilities
Reports to respective Head of Station/Unit

Area of Deployment:
The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the country.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific duties will include: -
(i) Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce in Muslim
families;

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 (ii) Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
(iii) Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
(iv) Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
(v) Translating Arabic related documents;
(vi) Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate
in-charge; and
(vii) Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered
marriages and divorces to the Chief Kadhi.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:

For appointment to the position of Resident Magistrate, an applicant must be in
possession of the following minimum qualifications: -
i. A degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized
University/Institution;
ii. Profess the Islamic faith;
iii. Ability to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
iv. Good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and
v. Proficiency in computer applications.
vi. Must not have any pending complaints with any Complaints Commission,
the Disciplinary Committee or adverse report from current and previous
employer(s);
vii. Must possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six of the Constitution
of Kenya.

Experience:
Three (3) years relevant experience in Islamic Law relating to personal status,
marriage, divorce and inheritance in accordance with the Kadhis Courts Act,
Cap. 11 of the Laws of Kenya, and Mohammedan Marriages and Divorces
Registration Act, Cap.155 Laws of Kenya; administration of oaths and statutory
declarations; preparation, scrutiny and certification of documents and
translation of Arabic related documents

Job Core Competencies:

i. Oral & Written Communication Skills
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 ii. Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
iii. Interpersonal Skills
iv. Report Writing Skills
v. Research Skills
vi. High attention to detail
vii. Sound independent judgement

HOW TO APPLY
1. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by
filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs
portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/. Applicants should
upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application: -
(a) A letter of application;
(b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background
information such as past employment record (if any), community service,
financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), past and present and
legal/professional engagement;
(c) Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references
who can verify and comment about the applicant’s past and present
employment or engagement;
(d) Certified copy of testimonials, professional certificates and academic
transcripts;
(e) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photographs and
(f) Three (3) 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.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance

certificates from the following bodies during the interview: -
• 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.

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2. Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed
Employment Application Form JSC 2 for non –public officers and JSC 2A for
Public officers which can be downloaded from www.jsc.go.ke (Downloads)
and attach all the documents cited in the item No. (1 a to f) above. Job
Reference number and title should be indicated on the envelope and sent to:
TO: THE SECRETARY JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION
P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI Telephone: +254 20-2739180.
E-mail: jscsecretariat@jsc.go.ke
Commission Secretariat: Podium Floor, Reinsurance Plaza, Taifa Road,
Nairobi CBD,
• The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 17TH
FEBRUARY, 2021 AT 5.00PM.
• 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.
• 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.

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