Various Kenyan Jobs. Secretary, Legal, HR Officer, Accountants, ICT, Admin & Researchers
TheJudges and Magistrates Vetting Board Jobs Kenya.
Vacancies in the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board is established under Section 6 of theVetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011. It shall operate for one year fromthe date of operationalization.
The enactment of the Act is pursuant to section 23 of the Sixth schedule to theConstitution, which requires
parliament to enact legislation, establishing mechanisms and procedures forvetting the suitability of all Judges and Magistrates who were in office on theeffective date to continue to serve in accordance with the values andprinciples set out in Articles 10 and 159.
The function of the Board is to vet all Judges and Magistrates in accordancewith the provisions of the Constitution and the Act.Vacancies in the Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board is established under Section 6 of theVetting of Judges and Magistrates Act, 2011. It shall operate for one year fromthe date of operationalization.
The enactment of the Act is pursuant to section 23 of the Sixth schedule to theConstitution, which requires
parliament to enact legislation, establishing mechanisms and procedures forvetting the suitability of all Judges and Magistrates who were in office on theeffective date to continue to serve in accordance with the values andprinciples set out in Articles 10 and 159.
The Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board seeks to recruit officers for a one(1) non-renewable contract, to fill the following positions and a competitivesalary will be offered to successful applicants:-
Applications are invited for the following posts:-
1. Secretary
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting: The Chairperson
Job Descriptions
The Secretary shall be the administrator and chief executive Officer of thesecretariat of the Board and shall serve on a full time basis.
The Secretary will be responsible to the chairperson for:-
management, oversight and implementation of Boards Policies, Programmes andstrategies;
providing strategic leadership and policy direction;
advising on emerging issues and ensuring adherence to professional standards;
coordination of the Board’s studies, reviews, research and evaluations;
recording of the Board’s proceedings;
Providing the Board with accurate information on the status of facilities andservices required for the proper conduct of the vetting process;
maintenance and provision of facilities and services required for the dischargeof the Board’s functions;
Providing the Board with accurate records and information regarding the Judgesand Magistrates undergoing vetting;
Maintaining accurate records on financial matters and resource use;
budgeting;
keeping custody of all records and documents of the Board; and
Performing any other duties as may be assigned by the Board from time to time.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
a Bachelors degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
a Masters degree in the relevant field from a recognized institution;
attended Strategic Leadership Course lasting not less than six (6) weeks from arecognized institution
served in the relevant field for at least ten (1) year;
a clear understanding of National development goals, Vision 2030 and role ofthe judges and magistrates in the achievement of the same.
Must not have been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
In addition, the candidate must be:
in compliant with the requirements of Article 10 on Values and Principles ofGood Governance, chapter six on Leadership and Integrity and chapter thirteenof the Constitution on Values and Principles of Public Service and
be a citizen of Kenya
2. Assisting Counsel
Four (4) Posts
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary for all thetechnical matters in the area of Jurisdiction.
Specific Job Description will include: leading the vetting process, compilationof statistical cases, for the Board; undertaking research into new areas oflegal fraternity; filling of memoranda of appearance; and administering oathsand affirmation of witnesses.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
served for a minimum period of Seven (7) years in legal the profession, two (2)years of which should have been in a middle management position;
a Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
have been admitted to the Roll of Advocates;
a current practicing certificate;
a thorough understanding of goals, objectives and mandate of the Board;
management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
not been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary for all thetechnical matters in the area of Jurisdiction.
Specific Job Description will include: leading the vetting process, compilationof statistical cases, for the Board; undertaking research into new areas oflegal fraternity; filling of memoranda of appearance; and administering oathsand affirmation of witnesses.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
Bachelors of Law (LLB) degree from a recognized institution;
served for a minimum period of Seven (7) years in legal the profession, two (2)years of which should have been in a middle management position;
a Post graduate Diploma in Legal Studies from the Council of Legal Education;
have been admitted to the Roll of Advocates;
a current practicing certificate;
a thorough understanding of goals, objectives and mandate of the Board;
management course lasting not less than four (4) weeks; and
not been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
3. Human Resource Officer
One(1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail:
processing of salaries, remuneration gratuity and benefits;
maintaining up to date human resource information systems, implementing humanresource management matters within established policies in the Board inconsultation with the Secretary;
facilitating recruitments, appointment, discipline and communication ofdecisions; updating staff medical scheme;
preparing and reviewing human resource plans;
developing the training plans;
facilitating the target-setting and annual performance/appraisal evaluation;
coordinating directorate annual and quarterly work plans and ensuring the Boardis in compliance with all Government regulations including legal and statutoryrequirements.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management; Business administration,or public administration;
a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or itsequivalent from a recognized institution;
worked in the human resource management profession for a minimum period ofseven (7) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail:
processing of salaries, remuneration gratuity and benefits;
maintaining up to date human resource information systems, implementing humanresource management matters within established policies in the Board inconsultation with the Secretary;
facilitating recruitments, appointment, discipline and communication ofdecisions; updating staff medical scheme;
preparing and reviewing human resource plans;
developing the training plans;
facilitating the target-setting and annual performance/appraisal evaluation;
coordinating directorate annual and quarterly work plans and ensuring the Boardis in compliance with all Government regulations including legal and statutoryrequirements.
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
a post graduate Diploma in Human Resource Management; Business administration,or public administration;
a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or itsequivalent from a recognized institution;
worked in the human resource management profession for a minimum period ofseven (7) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
attended Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks.
4. Principal Finance Officer
One(1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
The Finance Officer will be responsible for financial and accounting activitiesof the Board.
The person will administer the financial systems and approval of expenditure.
The Officer will monitor all expenses and budgets within the Commission tocomply with the financial policies and procedures; preparation of managementand statutory financial reports; provision of timely quarterly finance andaccounts services; approval of invoices; preparation of budgets and preparationof timely and accurate financial records.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or Bachelorof Arts in Economics or Bachelor of Business Administration/Management or aother comparable qualification from recognized University and passed Part IIIof the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [CPA(K)] Examination or CPS (K);
served for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have beenat a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector or InternationalOrganization;
attended a senior management course lasting not less than four weeks;
be proficient in accounts based computer applications;
be familiar with accounting principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
have demonstrable professional competence in accounts’ work; and
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
The Finance Officer will be responsible for financial and accounting activitiesof the Board.
The person will administer the financial systems and approval of expenditure.
The Officer will monitor all expenses and budgets within the Commission tocomply with the financial policies and procedures; preparation of managementand statutory financial reports; provision of timely quarterly finance andaccounts services; approval of invoices; preparation of budgets and preparationof timely and accurate financial records.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:
have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting or Finance option) or Bachelorof Arts in Economics or Bachelor of Business Administration/Management or aother comparable qualification from recognized University and passed Part IIIof the Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [CPA(K)] Examination or CPS (K);
served for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have beenat a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector or InternationalOrganization;
attended a senior management course lasting not less than four weeks;
be proficient in accounts based computer applications;
be familiar with accounting principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
have demonstrable professional competence in accounts’ work; and
5. Accountant
One(1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Anofficer at this level will be in charge of the Accounts Unit of the Board.
Specifically, the person will be responsible for: verification of vouchers andcommittal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations; datacapture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books,registers and preparation of management reports such as imprest and expenditurereturns.
The officer may also be as deployed as a cashier where duties will entailreceiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; writing cheques andposting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books and balancing of thecash books on daily basis; organizing for withdrawal of cash for office use andensuring safety of the same at all times; extracting and providing cashliquidity
analysis; ensuring security of cheques and cheque books; paying personal andmerchant claims guided by cash balances in the cash books and TreasuryRegulations; and receipting of all money due and payable to Government.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting option) and passed Part III ofthe Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [CPA(K)] Examination or its approvedequivalent qualification
served in the accounting profession for a minimum period five (5) years in thePublic or Private Sector;
be proficient in accounts based computer applications;
be familiar with accounts principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
have demonstrable professional competence in accounts’ work;
Specifically, the person will be responsible for: verification of vouchers andcommittal documents in accordance with laid down rules and regulations; datacapture, maintenance of primary records such as cashbooks, ledgers, vote books,registers and preparation of management reports such as imprest and expenditurereturns.
The officer may also be as deployed as a cashier where duties will entailreceiving duly processed payments and receipt vouchers; writing cheques andposting payments and receipt vouchers in the cash books and balancing of thecash books on daily basis; organizing for withdrawal of cash for office use andensuring safety of the same at all times; extracting and providing cashliquidity
analysis; ensuring security of cheques and cheque books; paying personal andmerchant claims guided by cash balances in the cash books and TreasuryRegulations; and receipting of all money due and payable to Government.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
have a Bachelors degree in Commerce (Accounting option) and passed Part III ofthe Certified Public Accountants of Kenya [CPA(K)] Examination or its approvedequivalent qualification
served in the accounting profession for a minimum period five (5) years in thePublic or Private Sector;
be proficient in accounts based computer applications;
be familiar with accounts principles and procedures in the Public Sector;
have demonstrable professional competence in accounts’ work;
6. Information and Communication TechnologyOfficer
One (1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
An officer at this level will be responsible to the Secretary for storage,security and retrieval of information at the Board.
Specific duties and responsibilities at this level will entail:
designing appropriate database for various activities;
developing security systems for ensuring confidentiality of the informationprovided to the Board;
designing secure retrieval systems; installation and maintenance of computersystems;
configuration of Local Area Network (LAN) and Wide Area Network (WAN);
developing and updating application systems;
carrying out systems analysis, design and programme specifications in liaisonwith users;
carrying out repairs and maintenance of Information Communication Technologyequipment and associated peripherals;
drawing up hardware specifications for Information Communication Technologyequipment;
verification, validation and certification of Information CommunicationTechnology equipment; and
overseeing the process of configuration of new Information CommunicationTechnology equipment.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this grade, a candidate must have:
a Bachelors degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or in Electronics/Electrical Engineeringfrom a recognized Institution;
served for at least five (5) years in Information Management/InformationCommunication Technology or related field, three (3) of which must have been ata senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector;
attended a Senior Management Course lasting less than four (4) weeks;
post graduate qualification in Information Management;
demonstrable professional competence in Information Management/InformationCommunication Technology work;
7. Administrative Officer
One(1) Post
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail: facilitating the target-setting andannual performance/appraisal evaluation; Coordinating Board’s work plans andensuring the Board is in compliance with all Government regulations includinglegal and statutory requirements.
The officer will also be responsible for providing administrative supportservices such official transport, facilitating security, cleaning, hospitality,catering and office accommodation services
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or itsequivalent from a recognized institution;
a post graduate Diploma Business administration, or public administration
worked in the human resource management profession or administration for aminimum period of five (5) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
Not have been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
Station: Nairobi
Reporting to: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail: facilitating the target-setting andannual performance/appraisal evaluation; Coordinating Board’s work plans andensuring the Board is in compliance with all Government regulations includinglegal and statutory requirements.
The officer will also be responsible for providing administrative supportservices such official transport, facilitating security, cleaning, hospitality,catering and office accommodation services
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences from a recognized Institution;
a Masters degree in Human Resource Management, Business Administration or itsequivalent from a recognized institution;
a post graduate Diploma Business administration, or public administration
worked in the human resource management profession or administration for aminimum period of five (5) years, in the Public Service or Private Sector; and
Not have been serving as a judge or magistrate on the effective date.
8. Researchers
Twelve(12) Posts
Station: Nairobi
Reporting: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail:
Carrying out research for the Board, preparing well researched analyticalconcepts, reports, activity briefs and other advisory material on the differenttopics regarding the function of the Board, coordinating and participating inrelevant technical meetings at the Board, analyzing research data and compilingthe reports for inclusion in the statutory reports; and ensuring completion ofall projects in accordance with their terms of reference.
Further, the Researchers will track and advice development of a database ofresearch materials and give advice on the relevant periodicals, professionaldatabases, legal sources, books and other research tools.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position the candidate must have:
A Bachelors Degree in social science, law, economics or any other relevantfield.
Served for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have beenas a researcher at a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector orInternational Organization;
Station: Nairobi
Reporting: Secretary/CEO
Job Descriptions
Specific Job Description will entail:
Carrying out research for the Board, preparing well researched analyticalconcepts, reports, activity briefs and other advisory material on the differenttopics regarding the function of the Board, coordinating and participating inrelevant technical meetings at the Board, analyzing research data and compilingthe reports for inclusion in the statutory reports; and ensuring completion ofall projects in accordance with their terms of reference.
Further, the Researchers will track and advice development of a database ofresearch materials and give advice on the relevant periodicals, professionaldatabases, legal sources, books and other research tools.
Job Specifications
For appointment to this position the candidate must have:
A Bachelors Degree in social science, law, economics or any other relevantfield.
Served for a minimum period of five (5) years, two (2) of which must have beenas a researcher at a senior level in the Public Service or Private Sector orInternational Organization;
or
Demonstrable skills in research work such assituation analysis and monitoring and evaluation, research methodology, datacollection and analysis using appropriate software such as SPSS;
Demonstrable understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, its social, political,economic landscape, both in theory and practice; and
Qualified applicants are required to fill three (3) PSC 2 (Revised 2007) form.
The forms can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya website www.publicservice.go.ke.
Applicants should enclose their academic and professional certificates as wellas testimonials and send them to:
The Chairperson
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22nd Floor
P.O. Box 45521 – 00100
Nairobi
To be received not later than 14th October, 2011.
Hand delivery can be done at the Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22ndFloor.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.
Sharad Rao
ChairpersonDemonstrable understanding of the Constitution of Kenya, its social, political,economic landscape, both in theory and practice; and
Qualified applicants are required to fill three (3) PSC 2 (Revised 2007) form.
The forms can be downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya website www.publicservice.go.ke.
Applicants should enclose their academic and professional certificates as wellas testimonials and send them to:
The Chairperson
Judges and Magistrates Vetting Board
Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22nd Floor
P.O. Box 45521 – 00100
Nairobi
To be received not later than 14th October, 2011.
Hand delivery can be done at the Anniversary Towers, University Way, 22ndFloor.
Note:
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of any kind will lead to automatic disqualification.
Sharad Rao
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