Judicial Service Commission
VACANCIES ANNOUNCEMENT
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a corporate body 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. Section 75 of the Public Private Partnership Act 2021 provides for the establishment of the Petition Committee. The Commission therefore invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the positions of Members of the Petition Committee.
Job Title: MEMBER PETITION COMMITTEE
Job Reference Number:
V/NO. 24/2025
Number Of Posts:
4
Job Grade:
Terms Of Service:
Under Section 75 (3) of the Public Private Partnership Act 2021, the term of office for the Members shall be three (3) years and may be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.
Remuneration:
The remuneration and allowances of the Members of the Petition Committee shall be paid at rates determined by the Judicial Service Commission in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.
Job Purpose:
Reporting Responsibilities:
Area of Deployment:
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::
Pursuant to Section 75 (2) (b) of the Public Private Partnership Act 2021, applicants to this position must possess the following qualifications. i. Hold a bachelor's degree from a university recognized in Kenya in any of the following disciplines: Finance, Economics, Law, Engineering and Project Management. ii. Have at least ten (10) years of experience in matters relating to the discipline referred to under item (i) above iii. Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. iv. Knowledge and experience in Public Private Partnership transactions. v. Be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality. vi. Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
Experience:
i. Have at least ten (10) years of experience in matters relating to the discipline referred to under item (i) above ii. Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage. iii. Knowledge and experience in Public Private Partnership transactions.
Job Core Competencies:
High degree of professional competence
Good Temperament and Interpersonal skills
Good Judgmental Skills; and
Commitment to Public and Community Life
Oral & Written Communication Skills
Terms & Conditions:
HOW TO APPLY 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 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) professional certificates, testimonials, and academic transcripts, Certificate of Admission to roll of advocate (where applicable) (e) Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph (f) Five (5) sample writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has authored (applicable for applicants for the position of chairperson and Member with law degree); and (g) Five (5) sample writings which may include but not limited to scholarly writings or any professional publications that the applicant has authored (applicable for applicants for position of Member with other degrees). The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 22ND OCTOBER 2025 AT 5.00PM
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. 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