Job Description
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is established under Article 171 of the
Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with a mandate of promoting and facilitating the
independence and accountability of the Judiciary, and the efficient, effective and
transparent Administration of Justice.
The Land Acquisition Tribunal is established under Section 133A of the Land
Act, 2012. JSC is mandated under the referenced Act to nominate person for
appointment as Chairperson of the Land Acquisition Tribunal.
The Commission therefore invites applications from suitable persons to fill the
position.
Job Details:
Job Reference Number : V/No. 29/2021
Number of Posts : One (1)
Terms of Service : Four (4) Years Contract (Part time basis).
Renewable once for one more term of 4
years subject to satisfactory performance
Remuneration : As per guidelines issued by the Salaries
and Remuneration Commission
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for providing leadership at the Land
Acquisition Tribunal and presiding over all proceedings of the Tribunal.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible administratively to the Chief Registrar of the
Judiciary.
Area of Deployment:
The job holder will be deployed at the Land Acquisition Tribunal, Nairobi and
may be required to attend circuit sittings in other parts of the country.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
The Chairperson will preside over the hearing and determination of appeals from
the decisions of the National Land Commission in matters relating to the process
of compulsory acquisition of land pursuant to the provisions of Section 133C of
the Land Act, 2012.
Specifically, the Chairperson will;
1. Provide overall leadership to the `tribunal in ensuring the efficient delivery
and administration of justice;
2. Writing and pronouncing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees
issued by the Tribunal;
3. Facilitate the development of rules of the tribunal with respect to the filing,
hearing and disposal of disputes and other matters before the Tribunal;
4. Supervise and allocate duties to the members of the tribunal;
5. Be the liaison between the tribunal and its stakeholders; and
6. Driving the Tribunals vision and mission through the implementation of
its programs
Job Requirements:
For appointment to the position of Chairperson, National Land Acquisition
Tribunal, an applicant must possess the following minimum qualifications:
i. 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 common law jurisdiction.
ii. Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a Superior Court Judge or
professionally qualified Magistrate; or
iii. Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or
legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field; or
iv. Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (ii) and (iii) above for
a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years:
(Note experience may have been gained in Kenya or in any other
country with a Common Law jurisdiction)
v. 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 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.
Job Core Competencies:
i. Strategic leadership & good interpersonal skills;
ii. Good judgment in both legal and life experiences;
iii. Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
iv. Confidentiality, high integrity, attention to detail and accuracy;
v. Rational decision-making skills;
vi. Time management and the ability to prioritize work; and
vii. Research and data management skills.