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 position of Assistant Director, Information Systems Audit, in the Judiciary.
Job Title: ASSISTANT DIRECTOR, INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUDIT
Job Reference Number:
V/NO.27 /2026
Number Of Posts:
1
Job Grade:
JSG 3
Terms Of Service:
Permanent & Pensionable
Remuneration:
Gross Salary Scale: Kshs. 306,675 – 439,613 p.m.
Job Purpose:
To identify the operating risks that may affect operations and delivery of services, assess their likelihood of occurrence, potential impact and recommend mitigation.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the Deputy Director, Audit and Risk Management
Area of Deployment:
Directorate of Audit and Risk Management.
Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: -
Bachelor’s Degree in any of the following disciplines: Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems, Engineering, Business Administration, Mathematics, Statistics, or any other relevant field;
Professional Certification in Information Systems Audit (e.g. CISA, CISM, CRISC, CISSP, CGEIT)
Registered member of the ISACA; (ISC)², CIISec or any other relevant recognized professional body in Information Systems Audit
Proficiency in computer applications; and
Meet the Requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution
A Course in Senior Management or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
Experience:
Minimum nine (9) years relevant work-experience with at least three (3) years at middle level management.
Job Core Competencies:
High attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
Confidentiality and High Integrity
Leadership & Good interpersonal skills
Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented
Professional and Technical competence
Terms & Conditions:
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 past employment record (if any). (c) Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference; (d) Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents; (e) Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts; (f) Applicant’s recent coloured passport size photograph. 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. The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 12TH JUNE 2026 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 the 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 the 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.