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 Chairperson of the Petition Committe

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications::

• Hold a law degree from a recognized university, or are advocates of the High Court of Kenya, or professionally qualified magistrate, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
• Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (i) and (ii) above for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction.
• Qualification and experience in alternative dispute resolution will be an added advantage.

Job Core Competencies:

• Professional Competence;
• Good Temperament and Interpersonal skills
• Good Judgmental Skills; and
• Commitment to Public and Community Life
• Excellent written and oral communication skills