Functions of the Judge of the Court of Appeal:
A Judge of the Court of Appeal shall serve in the Court of
Appeal of Kenya. The
function and jurisdiction of the Court is provided for under
Article 164 (3)
(a) and (b) of the Constitution, namely;
1.
To hear appeal from the High Court and,
2.
To hear appeals from any other court or Tribunal
as prescribed by an Act of Parliament.
Constitutional and Statutory Requirements for Appointment:
For appointment to the position of Judge of the Court of
Appeal, the applicant
must possess the following minimum qualifications set out in
Article 166 (2) (a)
(b)and (c) as read with Sub Article (4) (a) (b) and (c) of
the Constitution,
namely:
1.
Hold a law degree from a recognized university,
or be an advocate of the High
Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a Commonlaw
jurisdiction;
2.
(a) Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as
a superior court judge;
Or
(b) Have at least ten (10) years’
experience as a distinguished academic, or
legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
Or
(c) Have held the qualifications specified
in paragraphs 2 (a) and (b) above for
a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years; and
(d) Possess the experience required under
paragraph 2 (a),(b) and (c) above
as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another Commonwealth
Common-Law jurisdiction; and
3.
Have a high moral character, integrity and
impartiality (meet the requirements
of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).
In addition, the applicants should demonstrate a high degree
of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament,
good judgment, wide breath of both legal and life experience and demonstrable
commitment to public and community service.
HOW TO APPLY:
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their
application by:
1.
Filling an Online Application for Employment
Form available at the Commission’s
jobs portal: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/
Applicants should upload soft copies of the
following documents to the online application:
i)
A letter of Application,
ii)
A detailed and updated curriculum vitae,
summarizing the applicant’s biodata including, background information such as
community service, financial discipline,
pro bono activity, involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity
including financial contribution to political party/parties (if any), criminal record and legal education,
legal practice /engagement for the last five (5) years,
iii)
Names of three (3) professional references and
two (2) character references who
can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment,
iv)
Applicant’s recent coloured passport size
photograph,
v)
Five (5) samples of any professional writings,
including but not limited to judgments,
advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings or any legal publications that the applicant has
authored,
vi)
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
JSC website – www.jsc.go.ke –Careers.
Public officers should attach
copies of returns of declarations of income, asset and liabilities for the last three declarations. Those in
private practice should attach
audited accounts and tax returns for the last three (3) years.
vii)
Certified copies of testimonials, professional
certificates, academic transcripts
and certificate of admission to the roll of Advocates.
viii)
Completed Application for Employment Form – JSC
2A (for public officers) or JSC 2
(for other applicants) which can be downloaded from the JSC website – www.jsc.go.ke – Careers.
2.
Applicants are also required to forward one (1)
hard copy of the completed
Application for Employment Form including copies of all attachments cited above to:
THE SECRETARY,
JUDICIAL SERVICE COMMISSION,
Commission Offices: Kenya
Reinsurance Plaza, Podium Floor,
Taifa Road, Nairobi.
3.
Shortlisted candidates will be required to carry
the following documents during the
interview:
i)
Valid original clearance certificates from the
following bodies during the interview:-
a)
Kenya Revenue Authority,
b)
Higher Education Loans Board,
c)
Law Society of Kenya,
d)
Directorate of Criminal Investigations,
e)
Advocates Complaints Commission,
f)
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and
g)
A recognized Credit Reference Bureau.
ii)
Original testimonials, professional
certificates, academic transcripts and certificate
of admission to the roll of Advocates.
The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN
4TH APRIL, 2022 AT 5.00 P.M.
More more details visit: https://www.jsc.go.ke/index.php/careers/
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