Chairperson, Financial Centre Tribunal (Re-advertisement) at Judicial Service Commission

Job Description

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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); One person nominated by the Public Service Commission; One woman and one man to represent the public, not being lawyers, appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly. Our Mandate The Judicial Service Commission is an independent Commission established under Article of the Constitution. Its mandate as stipulated in Article of the Constitution is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice. Our Functions Recommend to the President persons for appointment as judges. Review and make recommends on condition of service for judges (other than their remuneration), judicial officers and staff of the Judiciary. Receive complaints against, investigate and remove from office or otherwise disciplining registrars, magistrates, other judicial officers and other staff of the Judiciary. Prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training of judges and judicial officers. Advise the national government on improving the efficiency of the administration of justice.

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No.13/

Duties and Responsibilities

The chairperson shall discharge the following duties: –

Presiding over all proceedings where he/she is present in person; Constituting such panels or panels of the Tribunal as may be necessary for the fair and expeditious disposal of the business of the Tribunal; Assigning the business of the Tribunal to the members; Carrying out inquiries into the disputes lodged including summoning witnesses, taking evidence and calling for production of records and other documents; Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner; Writing and pronouncing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal. Making rules of the tribunal with respect to the filing, hearing and disposal of disputes and other matters before the Tribunal; Providing requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards; Driving the Tribunals vision and mission through the implementation of its Programmes and plans; Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal

Job Requirements:

Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Chairperson of the Financial Centre Tribunal, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 35 & 36 of the Nairobi International Financial Centre Act 25 of . Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field; Ten years’ experience in adjudicating financial services and regulatory disputes; Membership of a relevant professional body in good standing; Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Experience

Have at least ten years’ experiences in adjudicating financial services and regulatory disputes.

Job Competencies

Professional Competence; Excellent Administrative and Management Skills; Excellent Communication Skills; Good Temperament and Interpersonal Skills; Good Judgmental Skills; and Commitment to Public and Community Life

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

A letter of application; A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any). Five samples 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. Names of three referees; two professional referee and one character reference; Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents; Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts; Applicant’s recent passport size photograph; Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interview

Part-time; three years renewable once