Judicial Service Commission
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with the 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 vacancy in the Co-operative Tribunal.
Job Title: CHAIRPERSON SUGAR ARBITRATION TRIBUNAL
Job Reference Number:
V/NO.21 /2025
Number Of Posts:
1
Job Grade:
Terms Of Service:
Three (3) years part-time contract (renewable once)
Remuneration:
As determined by the JSC in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission
Job Purpose:
To Chair and preside over Tribunal sittings with jurisdictions as stipulated in the Sugar Act No.11 of 2024.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the Hon. The Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
Area of Deployment:
The successful candidate will be posted in the designated office of the Tribunal.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::
For appointment to the position of Chairperson, Sugar Arbitration Tribunal, a candidate must meet the following minimum requirements; a) Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent from a recognized university; b) Eligible to be appointed as a judge of the High Court of Kenya; c) Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing; and d) Be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality, in line with Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution. e) Should not be a Public Servant or take active part in the activities of a Political Party.
Job Core Competencies:
Strong leadership and management skills;
Good interpersonal relations
High attention to detail
Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
Oral & Written Communication Skills
Research Skills
Report Writing Skills
Terms & Conditions:
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: 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) Copies of Testimonials, National ID/ passport, professional certificates, and academic transcripts (e) A copy of Certificate of Admission to the Roll of Advocates. (f) Copy of a Clearance certificate from Advocates Complaints Commission. (g) Current practicing certificate (where applicable). (h) Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph and (i) 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 25TH JULY 2025 AT 5.00PM
The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 25TH JULY 2025 AT 5.00PM NOTES: 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 • Certificate of Good Standing from Law Society of Kenya. • 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, Certificate of Admission to roll of advocate during interview. 6. The Commission will verify certificates submitted with respective institutions. It is observed that it is a criminal offense to present fake documents or false information 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. PLEASE NOTE THAT JSC RECRUITMENT SERVICES ARE FREE OF CHARGE 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