Vacancies in the Judiciary
The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
KADHI II (20 POSTS)
Job Ref: V/No.16/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Kadhi II a candidate must:
• Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory,leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the country.
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi.
The post of Kadhi II is the entry grade for the Kadhi’s cadre. An officer at this level will undergo an induction course for at least three (3) months and will work under close supervision of the Chief Kadhi.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi
KADHI I (1 POST)
Job Ref: V/No.17/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Kadhi I a candidate must:
• Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Have served as Kadhi II for at least 3 years or in an equivalent position.
In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory,
leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be posted to a court station in the country.
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi
PRINCIPAL KADHI I (2 POSTS)
Job Ref: V/No.18/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Principal Kadhi a candidate must:
• Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Have served as Senior Kadhi for at least more than 3 years or in an equivalent position.
In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory,leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be posted to specific court station(s) in the country.
He will supervise the other Kadhis under him.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include:
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi
DEPUTY CHIEF KADHI (1 POST)
Job Ref: V/No.19/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
This is the second highest position in the Kadhi’s establishment.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Kadhi a candidate must:
• Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
In addition, the candidate must possess excellent interpersonal qualities, drafting, negotiation,
communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will deputize the Chief Kadhi of the country.
He shall also supervise the other Kadhis under him.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-
• Help in supervising the other Kadhis;
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi;
• Any other duty(ies) related to Kadhis assigned to him from time to time.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online
Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi
The Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following positions:
KADHI II (20 POSTS)
Job Ref: V/No.16/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Kadhi II a candidate must:
• Have a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;
• Be proficient in computer applications; and
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory,leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be posted to any court station in the country.
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi.
The post of Kadhi II is the entry grade for the Kadhi’s cadre. An officer at this level will undergo an induction course for at least three (3) months and will work under close supervision of the Chief Kadhi.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi
KADHI I (1 POST)
Job Ref: V/No.17/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Kadhi I a candidate must:
• Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized university/institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Have served as Kadhi II for at least 3 years or in an equivalent position.
In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory,
leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be posted to a court station in the country.
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi
PRINCIPAL KADHI I (2 POSTS)
Job Ref: V/No.18/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Principal Kadhi a candidate must:
• Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith;
• Be proficient in computer applications;
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya; and
• Have served as Senior Kadhi for at least more than 3 years or in an equivalent position.
In addition, the candidate must possess interpersonal, drafting, negotiation, communication, supervisory,leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidates will be posted to specific court station(s) in the country.
He will supervise the other Kadhis under him.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include:
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi
DEPUTY CHIEF KADHI (1 POST)
Job Ref: V/No.19/2011
Terms of Service: Permanent and Pensionable
Station: Various
This is the second highest position in the Kadhi’s establishment.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to the position of Deputy Chief Kadhi a candidate must:
• Possess a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
• Profess the Islamic faith;
• Be able to effectively communicate in English, Kiswahili and Arabic;
• Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and
• Be proficient in computer applications.
• Possess the qualifications set out in Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution of Kenya.
In addition, the candidate must possess excellent interpersonal qualities, drafting, negotiation,
communication, supervisory, leadership/managerial skills as well as be a team player.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will deputize the Chief Kadhi of the country.
He shall also supervise the other Kadhis under him.
Specific duties and responsibilities will include:-
• Help in supervising the other Kadhis;
• Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriage and divorce among Muslim families;
• Solemnizing and registering Muslim marriages;
• Supervising pronunciation of Muslim divorces and registering them;
• Signing of affidavits, declarations and agreements;
• Translating Arabic related documents;
• Supervising the registries under him in consultation with the Magistrate in-charge; and
• Keeping records of all arbitrations and submitting returns of registered marriages and divorces to
the Chief Kadhi;
• Any other duty(ies) related to Kadhis assigned to him from time to time.
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by either filling in the online
Application for Employment forms JSC 2A (for public officers) or JSC 2 (for other applicants) available on the Judiciary website www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs.
So as to reach the Commission on or before 4th January, 2012 at 5.00 p.m.
The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit,through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.
The Secretary
Judicial Service Commission
The Supreme Court of Kenya
P.O. Box 30041-00100,
Nairobi