Judicial Service Commission
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) was established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya in 2010, with the mandate of promoting and facilitating the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective, and transparent administration of justice. Under Section 55 (2) (3) of the Sports Act No.25 of 2013, the JSC is required to appoint the Chairperson and Members of the Sports Disputes Tribunal. The Commission therefore invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following vacancies in the Sports Disputes Tribunal.
Job Title: MEMBER SPORTS DISPUTES TRIBUNAL (NON – ADVOCATE)
Job Reference Number:
V/NO. 8 /2025
Number Of Posts:
4
Job Grade:
Terms Of Service:
Under Section 56 of the Sports Act No.25 of 2013, the term of service for the Members of the Sports Disputes Tribunal shall be five (5) years on a part-time basis and may be reappointed for a further term of five (5) years subject to satisfactory performance.
Remuneration:
The remuneration and allowances of the Members of the Sports Disputes Tribunal shall be determined by the Judicial Service Commission in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Job Core Competencies:
High attention to detail
Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Oral & Written Communication Skills
Research Skills
Sound independent judgment
Report Writing Skills
Terms & Conditions:
1. Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling out an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: Https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/. 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 community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), involvement as a party in litigation, and involvement in political activity, including financial contribution to political party parties (if any) and criminal record, professional engagement, three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment; (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) (d) Copy of professional certificates, testimonials, and academic transcripts, certificate of Admission to roll of advocate (where applicable) (e) Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph and (f) Five (5) sample writings 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. The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 2ND APRIL 2025 AT 5.00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE 1.Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. 2.Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification. 3.Successful candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies: - • 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. 4.The Judicial Service Commission is committed to implementing the provision of Article 232 of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women, members of all ethnic groups and persons with disabilities. 5.Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interview. 6.It is a criminal offense to present fake documents or false information. THE JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION IS AN EQUAL-OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER THE SECRETARY, JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION, P.O. BOX 40048 – 00100 NAIROBI, Telephone: +254 20-2739180 E-mail: recruitment@jsc.go.ke CBK Pension Towers, 13th Floor. Harambee Avenue, Nairobi