JSC National Envt Tribunal Chairperson

JSC Kenya Jobs 2014. 
Republic of Kenya
Judicial Service Commission

The National Environment Tribunal is established under Part XII of the Environmental Management and Co-ordination Act (EMCA).

Pursuant to Section 125(1)(a) of EMCA, the Judicial Service Commission of Kenya invites applications from qualified persons for the following position:

Position: Chairperson of the National Environment Tribunal
Job Reference Number: V/No.2/2014
Number of Posts: 1
Terms of Service: 3 years (part time and renewable)
Work Station: Headquarters
Closing Date: 20-Mar-2014

Requirements
For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following qualifications:-

• hold a law degree from a recognized university, or are advocates of the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law jurisdiction;
• at least ten (10) years’ experience as a Superior Court Judge or professionally qualified Magistrate; or
• at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or
• held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (2) and (3) for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years:
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution and be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality.

In addition, the applicants must demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment in both legal and life experiences and commitment to public and community service.

Notes:-
Experience may have been gained in Kenya or in any other country with a Common Law jurisdiction.
Knowledge and experience in environmental matters will be an added advantage.

Duties and Responsibilities
The Chairperson of the National Environment Tribunal shall be responsible for:-

• presiding over all proceedings where he/she is present in person;
• participating in hearing and determination of all appeals which come before the Tribunal;
• carrying out inquiry into the appeals lodged including summoning witnesses, taking evidence and calling for production of books and other documents;
• making finding thereupon and notifying parties concerned of the awards, judgements, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal;
• making rules of the Tribunal with respect to the filing, hearing and disposal of appeals and other matters before the tribunal; and
• providing requisite leadership to ensure the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes.

Important Information
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by:-
(1) Filing an online Application for Employment Form available on the Judiciary website:www.judiciary.go.ke/jobs or clicking the vacancies link on the website.

Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application as provided:-
a) A letter of application.
b) Declaration of income and liabilities as at the time of making the application, using the prescribed forms (The Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities Form JSC 2b can be downloaded from the Judiciary website – www.judiciary.go.ke .

c) Detailed and updated Curriculum Vitae with telephone, e-mail and other contacts of three (3) referees who must be familiar with the applicant’s previous work experience.

d) Certified copies of certificates, testimonials and professional certificates and academic transcripts.(2) Applicants are also required to forward one (1) hard copy of the completed Employment

Application Form including all the attachments cited above.

To:
The Secretary Judicial Service Commission
P.O. Box 30041 – 00100
Nairobi

E-mail: jscsecretariat@judiciary.go.ke

Commission Secretariat:
Mayfair Centre,
Ralph Bunche Road, Upper Hill,
Nairobi, 5th Floor

So as to reach the Commission not later than 20th March, 2014 AT 5.00 P.M.