Vacancies in the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board is established under Section 6 of the
Vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011. It shall operate for one year from
the date of operationalization.
The enactment of the Act is pursuant to section 23 of the Sixth schedule to the
Constitution, which requires parliament to enact legislation, establishing
mechanisms and procedures for vetting the suitability of all Judges and
Magistrates who were in office on the effective date to continue to serve in
accordance with the values and principles set out in Articles 10 and 159.
The function of the Board is to vet all Judges and Magistrates in accordance
with the provisions of the Constitution and the Act.
The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board seeks to recruit officers for a one
(1) non-renewable contract, to fill the following positions and a competitive
salary will be offered to successful applicants:-
Applications are invited for the following posts:-
1. Secretary
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting: The Chairperson
Job Descriptions
The Secretary shall be the administrator and chief executive Officer of the
secretariat of the Board and shall serve on a full time basis.
The Secretary will be responsible to the chairperson for:-
- management,
oversight and implementation of Boards Policies, Programmes and
strategies;
- providing
strategic leadership and policy direction;
- advising
on emerging issues and ensuring adherence to professional standards;
- coordination
of the Board’s studies, reviews, research and evaluations;
- recording
of the Board’s proceedings;
- Providing
the Board with accurate information on the status of facilities and
services required for the proper conduct of the vetting process;
- maintenance
and provision of facilities and services required for the discharge of the
Board’s functions;
- Providing
the Board with accurate records and information regarding the Judges and
Magistrates undergoing vetting;
- Maintaining
accurate records on financial matters and resource use;
- budgeting;
- keeping
custody of all records and documents of the Board; and
- Performing
any other duties as may be assigned by the Board from time to time.
Job
Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- a
Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
- a
Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution;
- attended
Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from a recognized
institution
- served
in the relevant field for at least ten (1) year;
- a
clear understanding of National development goals, Vision 2030 and role of
the judges and magistrates in the achievement of the same.
- Must
not have been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
In
addition, the candidate must be:
- in
compliant with the requirements of Article 10 on Values and Principles of
Good Governance, chapter six on Leadership and Integrity and chapter
thirteen of the Constitution on Values and Principles of Public Service
and
- be
a citizen of Kenya
2.
Assisting Counsel
Four (4) Posts
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary for all the
technical matters in the area of Jurisdiction.
Specific Job Description will include: leading the vetting process,
compilation of statistical cases, for the Board; undertaking research into new
areas of legal fraternity; filling of memoranda of appearance; and
administering oaths and affirmation of witnesses.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- Bachelors
of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
- served
for a minimum period of Seven (7) years in legal the profession, two (2)
years of which should have been in a middle management position;
- a
Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal
Education;
- have
been admitted to the Roll of Advocates;
- a
current practicing certificate;
- a
thorough understanding of goals, objectives and mandate of the Board;
- management
course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
- not
been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
3.
Human Resource Officer
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail:
- processing
of salaries, remuneration gratuity and benefits;
- maintaining
up to date human resource information systems, implementing human resource
management matters within established policies in the Board in
consultation with the Secretary;
- facilitating
recruitments, appointment, discipline and communication of decisions;
updating staff medical scheme;
- preparing
and reviewing human resource plans;
- developing
the training plans;
- facilitating
the target-setting and annual performance/appraisal evaluation;
- coordinating
directorate annual and quarterly work plans and ensuring the Board is in
compliance with all Government regulations including legal and statutory requirements.
For
appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- a
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
- a
post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management; Business
administration, or public administration;
- a
Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or
its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- worked
in the human resource management profession for a minimum period of seven
(7) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
- attended
Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
4.
Principal Finance Officer
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
The Finance Officer will be responsible for financial and accounting activities
of the Board.
The person will administer the financial systems and approval of expenditure.
The Officer will monitor all expenses and budgets within the Commission to
comply with the financial policies and procedures; preparation of management
and statutory financial reports; provision of timely quarterly finance and
accounts services; approval of invoices; preparation of budgets and preparation
of timely and accurate financial records.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
- have
a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or Bachelor
of Arts in Economics or Bachelor of Business Administration/Management or
a other comparable qualification from recognized University and passed
Part III of the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [CPA(K)] Examination
or CPS (K);
- served
for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have been at
a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector or International
Organization;
- attended
a senior management course lasting not less than four weeks;
- be
proficient in accounts based computer applications;
- be
familiar with accounting principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
- have
demonstrable professional competence in accounts’ work; and
5.
Accountant
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
An officer at this level will be in charge of the Accounts Unit of the Board.
Specifically, the person will be responsible for: verification of vouchers and
committal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations; data
capture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books,
registers and preparation of management reports such as imprest and expenditure
returns.
The officer may also be as deployed as a cashier where duties will entail
receiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; writing cheques and
posting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books and balancing of the
cash books on daily basis; organizing for withdrawal of cash for office use and
ensuring safety of the same at all times; extracting and providing cash
liquidity
analysis; ensuring security of cheques and cheque books; paying personal and
merchant claims guided by cash balances in the cash books and Treasury
Regulations; and receipting of all money due and payable to Government.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
- have
a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting option) and passed Part III of
the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [CPA(K)] Examination or its
approved equivalent qualification
- served
in the accounting profession for a minimum period five (5) years in the
Public or Private Sector;
- be
proficient in accounts based computer applications;
- be
familiar with accounts principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
- have
demonstrable professional competence in accounts’ work;
6.
Information and Communication Technology Officer
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary for storage,
security and retrieval of information at the Board.
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
- designing
appropriate database for various activities;
- developing
security systems for ensuring confidentiality of the information provided
to the Board;
- designing
secure retrieval systems; installation and maintenance of computer
systems;
- configuration
of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
- developing
and updating application systems;
- carrying
out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaison with
users;
- carrying
out repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technology
equipment and associated peripherals;
- drawing
up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technology
equipment;
- verification,
validation and certification of Information Communication Technology
equipment; and
- overseeing
the process of configuration of new Information Communication Technology
equipment.
Job
Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
- a
Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science
/Information Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical
Engineering from a recognized Institution;
- served
for at least five (5) years in Information Management/Information
Communication Technology or related field, three (3) of which must have
been at a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
- attended
a Senior Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks;
- post
graduate qualification in Information Management;
- demonstrable
professional competence in Information Management/Information
Communication Technology work;
7.
Administrative Officer
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail: facilitating the target-setting
and annual performance/appraisal evaluation; Coordinating Board’s work plans
and ensuring the Board is in compliance with all Government regulations
including legal and statutory requirements.
The officer will also be responsible for providing administrative support
services such official transport, facilitating security, cleaning, hospitality,
catering and office accommodation services
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
- a
Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
- a
Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or
its equivalent from a recognized institution;
- a
post graduate Diploma Business administration, or public administration
- worked
in the human resource management profession or administration for a
minimum period of five (5) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector;
and
- Not
have been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
8.
Researchers
Twelve (12) Posts
Station: Nairobi
Reporting: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail:
Carrying out research for the Board, preparing well researched analytical
concepts, reports, activity briefs and other advisory material on the different
topics regarding the function of the Board, coordinating and participating in
relevant technical meetings at the Board, analyzing research data and compiling
the reports for inclusion in the statutory reports; and ensuring completion of
all projects in accordance with their terms of reference.
Further, the Researchers will track and advice development of a database of
research materials and give advice on the relevant periodicals, professional
databases, legal sources, books and other research tools.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position the candidate must have:
- A
Bachelors Degree in social science, law, economics or any other relevant
field.
- Served
for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have been as
a researcher at a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector or
International Organization;
or
- Demonstrable
skills in research work such as situation analysis and monitoring and
evaluation, research methodology, data collection and analysis using
appropriate software such as SPSS;
- Demonstrable
understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, its social, political, economic
landscape, both in theory and practice; and
Qualified
applicants are required to fill three (3) PSC 2 (Revised 2007) form.
The forms can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya website
www.publicservice.go.ke.
Applicants should enclose their academic and professional certificates as well
as testimonials and send them to:
The Chairperson
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22nd Floor
P.O. Box 45521 – 00100
Nairobi
To be received not later than 14th October, 2011.
Hand delivery can be done at the Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22nd
Floor.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.
Sharad Rao
Chairperson
9:34 AM
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