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The Judiciary has announced several vacancies across different tribunals and senior directorate offices. The opportunities include chairperson, member, director, deputy director, and assistant director positions, with different terms of service depending on the role.
The advertised positions cover key areas such as land acquisition, civil aviation administrative review, business premises rent matters, political parties dispute resolution, industrial property matters, public affairs and corporate communications, strategy and planning, research and data analytics, organizational productivity, internal audit, risk management, and information systems audit.
The vacancies provide opportunities for professionals who may be interested in serving within Kenya’s justice sector through tribunal leadership, tribunal membership, administrative review functions, corporate communications, institutional strategy, audit, risk management, research, data analytics, and organizational productivity.
The following are the advertised vacancies.
- Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to fill the position of Chairperson of the Land Acquisition Tribunal. The position is designed for service within the Land Acquisition Tribunal, which handles matters relating to land acquisition processes.
The Chairperson of the Tribunal shall serve for a term of four years and is eligible for reappointment for one more term of four years. A member of the Tribunal shall serve on a part-time basis.
Job Details
The Chairperson will be expected to provide leadership within the Tribunal and support the effective handling of matters placed before it.
Key duties may involve:
- Providing leadership in the work of the Land Acquisition Tribunal.
- Presiding over tribunal proceedings as required.
- Supporting fair and orderly consideration of matters brought before the Tribunal.
- Ensuring the Tribunal carries out its mandate within the applicable legal and administrative framework.
- Working with other members of the Tribunal in the discharge of tribunal responsibilities.
- Supporting efficient management of tribunal processes.
- Maintaining professionalism and impartiality in the performance of tribunal duties.
Terms of Service
- Term: Four years.
- Renewable: Eligible for reappointment for one more term of four years.
- Service basis: Part-time.
- Chairperson, National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is also seeking to fill the position of Chairperson of the National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal.
Under Section 67 (1) of the Civil Aviation Act, CAP 394, the tenure of the members of the Tribunal shall be three years, and they are eligible for reappointment for one more term of three years.
Job Details
The Chairperson will provide leadership within the National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal and support its administrative review role in line with the Civil Aviation Act.
Key duties may involve:
- Presiding over proceedings of the Tribunal.
- Providing overall leadership in tribunal functions.
- Supporting the review of matters brought before the Tribunal under the applicable legal framework.
- Ensuring proper conduct of tribunal proceedings.
- Working with tribunal members in decision-making processes.
- Promoting efficiency, fairness, and professionalism in tribunal operations.
- Supporting compliance with the provisions of the Civil Aviation Act, CAP 394.
Terms of Service
- Term: Three years.
- Renewable: Eligible for reappointment for one more term of three years.
- Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to appoint a Chairperson for the Business Premises Rent Tribunal. The Tribunal handles matters relating to business premises rent disputes.
The tenure for the Chairperson of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal will be three years and is eligible for reappointment for one more term of three years. The Chairperson shall serve on a part-time basis.
Job Details
The Chairperson will provide leadership to the Business Premises Rent Tribunal and support the handling of matters that fall within its mandate.
Key duties may involve:
- Presiding over proceedings of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
- Providing guidance in the management of tribunal matters.
- Supporting fair consideration of rent-related disputes brought before the Tribunal.
- Working with members of the Tribunal in the discharge of assigned functions.
- Promoting orderly and efficient tribunal proceedings.
- Ensuring professionalism and impartiality in tribunal processes.
- Supporting the timely handling of matters within the Tribunal.
Terms of Service
- Term: Three years.
- Renewable: Eligible for reappointment for one more term of three years.
- Service basis: Part-time.
- Member, Business Premises Rent Tribunal
Number of Positions: 3
The Judiciary is also seeking to fill three positions for Members of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal.
Persons other than public officers appointed under the provisions of subsection (1) of this section shall be paid such emoluments or allowances at rates determined by the Judicial Service Commission.
Job Details
Members of the Business Premises Rent Tribunal will support the Tribunal in handling business premises rent matters.
Key duties may involve:
- Participating in tribunal proceedings.
- Supporting the consideration of matters brought before the Tribunal.
- Working with the Chairperson and other members in fulfilling tribunal responsibilities.
- Contributing to fair and impartial decision-making.
- Supporting efficient handling of business premises rent disputes.
- Maintaining professionalism in all tribunal activities.
- Performing duties assigned within the mandate of the Tribunal.
Terms of Service
- Payment: Persons other than public officers shall be paid emoluments or allowances at rates determined by the Judicial Service Commission.
- Member, Political Parties Dispute Tribunal – Advocate
Number of Positions: 9
The Judiciary is seeking to fill nine positions for Member, Political Parties Dispute Tribunal – Advocate.
Under Section 39A (2) of the Political Parties Act, No. 11 of 2011, the tenure of office for the Adhoc Members shall not exceed one year and shall serve on a part-time basis.
Job Details
The members will support the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal in handling disputes relating to political parties.
Key duties may involve:
- Participating in tribunal proceedings.
- Supporting the resolution of disputes brought before the Tribunal.
- Working with other Tribunal members in the execution of tribunal responsibilities.
- Contributing to fair, impartial, and orderly dispute resolution processes.
- Supporting adherence to the Political Parties Act, No. 11 of 2011.
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism in tribunal work.
- Performing assigned responsibilities within the Tribunal’s mandate.
Terms of Service
- Term: Not exceeding one year.
- Service basis: Part-time.
- Member, Political Parties Dispute Tribunal – Non-Advocate
Number of Positions: 9
The Judiciary is also seeking to fill nine positions for Member, Political Parties Dispute Tribunal – Non-Advocate.
Under Section 39A (2) of the Political Parties Act, No. 11 of 2011, the tenure of office for Adhoc Members shall not exceed one year, and they shall serve on a part-time basis.
Job Details
The members will support the Tribunal in handling political party dispute matters within the applicable legal framework.
Key duties may involve:
- Taking part in tribunal proceedings.
- Supporting the hearing and determination of disputes brought before the Tribunal.
- Working with other members to carry out tribunal responsibilities.
- Promoting fairness and impartiality in the dispute resolution process.
- Supporting effective functioning of the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal.
- Maintaining professionalism during tribunal proceedings.
- Performing duties assigned within the Tribunal’s mandate.
Terms of Service
- Term: Not exceeding one year.
- Service basis: Part-time.
- Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to recruit a Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications.
The position is offered on a five-year contract. The job holder is responsible to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
Job Details
The Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications, will support public affairs and corporate communication functions within the Judiciary.
Key duties may involve:
- Providing leadership in public affairs and corporate communications.
- Supporting communication between the Judiciary and its stakeholders.
- Advising on communication matters within the institution.
- Managing corporate communication strategies and activities.
- Supporting public information and visibility initiatives.
- Promoting clear, professional, and consistent institutional communication.
- Supporting the office of the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary on matters related to public affairs and communication.
- Coordinating communication activities in line with institutional priorities.
- Supporting stakeholder engagement and public communication processes.
Terms of Service
- Contract: Five years.
- Reporting: Responsible to the Chief Registrar of the Judiciary.
- Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation.
The position falls under the Directorate of Strategy, Planning and Organizational Productivity. The contract is renewable upon satisfactory performance.
Job Details
The Deputy Director will support strategy, planning, monitoring, and evaluation functions within the Judiciary.
Key duties may involve:
- Supporting institutional strategy development and implementation.
- Coordinating planning processes within the Directorate.
- Supporting monitoring and evaluation of institutional programmes and activities.
- Contributing to performance tracking and reporting.
- Supporting organizational productivity initiatives.
- Working with relevant departments to align planning with institutional objectives.
- Supporting evidence-based decision-making through monitoring and evaluation processes.
- Preparing and coordinating reports related to strategy, planning, monitoring, and evaluation.
- Supporting the Directorate of Strategy, Planning and Organizational Productivity in delivering its mandate.
Terms of Service
- Contract: Renewable upon satisfactory performance.
- Deputy Director, Research and Data Analytics
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director, Research and Data Analytics.
The position is offered on a five-year contract, renewable subject to satisfactory performance.
Job Details
The Deputy Director, Research and Data Analytics, will support research and data-related functions within the Judiciary.
Key duties may involve:
- Providing leadership in research and data analytics functions.
- Supporting the collection, analysis, and interpretation of institutional data.
- Coordinating research activities to support institutional planning and decision-making.
- Developing reports and analytical outputs for management use.
- Supporting evidence-based policy and operational decisions.
- Working with relevant departments to strengthen data use.
- Supporting institutional learning through research findings.
- Promoting quality and accuracy in data analysis and reporting.
- Contributing to improved use of data within Judiciary operations.
Terms of Service
- Contract: Five years.
- Renewable: Subject to satisfactory performance.
- Deputy Director, Organizational Productivity and Quality Assurance
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director, Organizational Productivity and Quality Assurance.
The position is offered on a five-year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance.
Job Details
The Deputy Director will support organizational productivity and quality assurance functions within the Judiciary.
Key duties may involve:
- Supporting initiatives aimed at improving organizational productivity.
- Coordinating quality assurance processes.
- Monitoring institutional performance and service delivery standards.
- Supporting process improvement initiatives.
- Working with departments to improve efficiency and service quality.
- Supporting the development and implementation of quality assurance frameworks.
- Preparing reports on productivity and quality assurance matters.
- Contributing to institutional improvement efforts.
- Supporting the Directorate in strengthening organizational effectiveness.
Terms of Service
- Contract: Five years.
- Renewable: Subject to satisfactory performance.
- Deputy Director, Internal Audit
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director, Internal Audit.
The position is offered on a five-year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance.
Job Details
The Deputy Director, Internal Audit, will support internal audit functions within the Judiciary.
Key duties may involve:
- Supporting the planning and execution of internal audit activities.
- Reviewing institutional systems, processes, and controls.
- Preparing audit reports and recommendations.
- Supporting compliance with internal policies and applicable requirements.
- Advising on areas requiring improvement in internal controls.
- Coordinating audit follow-up activities.
- Supporting accountability and transparency in institutional operations.
- Working with relevant departments on audit-related matters.
- Contributing to improved risk management and governance processes.
Terms of Service
- Contract: Five years.
- Renewable: Subject to satisfactory performance.
- Deputy Director, Risk Management
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to recruit a Deputy Director, Risk Management.
The position is offered on a five-year renewable contract, subject to satisfactory performance.
Job Details
The Deputy Director, Risk Management, will support the Judiciary’s risk management functions.
Key duties may involve:
- Supporting the development and implementation of risk management frameworks.
- Identifying, assessing, and monitoring institutional risks.
- Preparing risk reports for management consideration.
- Working with departments to strengthen risk awareness.
- Supporting mitigation planning and risk response measures.
- Advising on risk management practices within the institution.
- Supporting compliance and governance processes related to risk.
- Monitoring implementation of risk management actions.
- Contributing to institutional resilience and operational continuity.
Terms of Service
- Contract: Five years.
- Renewable: Subject to satisfactory performance.
- Assistant Director, Information Systems Audit
Number of Positions: 1
The Judiciary is seeking to recruit an Assistant Director, Information Systems Audit.
The terms of service in this cadre are permanent and pensionable.
Job Details
The Assistant Director, Information Systems Audit, will support audit functions related to information systems.
Key duties may involve:
- Supporting audits of information systems and related controls.
- Reviewing systems, processes, and technology controls.
- Assessing risks related to information systems.
- Preparing information systems audit reports.
- Supporting recommendations for improvement in ICT controls.
- Working with relevant departments on systems audit matters.
- Supporting compliance with applicable information systems standards and procedures.
- Contributing to the strengthening of data integrity, system reliability, and control effectiveness.
- Supporting the internal audit function in technology-related assignments.
Terms of Service
- Terms: Permanent and pensionable.
- Member, Industrial Property Tribunal – Non-Advocate
Number of Positions: 2
The Judiciary is seeking to fill two positions for Member, Industrial Property Tribunal – Non-Advocate.
The Chairperson and Members shall serve for three years on a part-time basis, and they may be eligible for reappointment.
Job Details
The members will support the Industrial Property Tribunal in handling matters within its mandate.
Key duties may involve:
- Participating in tribunal proceedings.
- Supporting consideration of matters brought before the Industrial Property Tribunal.
- Working with the Chairperson and other members in the discharge of tribunal responsibilities.
- Contributing to fair and impartial proceedings.
- Supporting orderly handling of tribunal matters.
- Maintaining professionalism in the execution of tribunal duties.
- Performing assigned responsibilities within the mandate of the Tribunal.
Terms of Service
- Term: Three years.
- Renewable: May be eligible for reappointment.
- Service basis: Part-time.
Summary of Advertised Vacancies
The Judiciary is advertising the following positions:
- Chairperson, Land Acquisition Tribunal – 1 position
- Chairperson, National Civil Aviation Administrative Review Tribunal – 1 position
- Chairperson, Business Premises Rent Tribunal – 1 position
- Member, Business Premises Rent Tribunal – 3 positions
- Member, Political Parties Dispute Tribunal – Advocate – 9 positions
- Member, Political Parties Dispute Tribunal – Non-Advocate – 9 positions
- Director, Public Affairs and Corporate Communications – 1 position
- Deputy Director, Strategy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation – 1 position
- Deputy Director, Research and Data Analytics – 1 position
- Deputy Director, Organizational Productivity and Quality Assurance – 1 position
- Deputy Director, Internal Audit – 1 position
- Deputy Director, Risk Management – 1 position
- Assistant Director, Information Systems Audit – 1 position
- Member, Industrial Property Tribunal – Non-Advocate – 2 positions
How to Apply
Interested candidates should review the official vacancy details and submit their applications through the prescribed application process.