Job Description
The Judicial Service Commission 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 Commission invites applications from qualified candidates to fill the
following vacancy in the Kenya Judiciary Academy:
POSITION: SENIOR PARTNERSHIP AND LINKAGES OFFICER (KJA 4)
Job Reference Number : V/No. 30/2021
Number of Posts : One (1)
Terms of Service : Permanent and Pensionable
Gross Salary Scale : Kshs. 169,800 – 227,600 p.m.
Job Purpose:
The job holder will be responsible for managing internal, National, Regional and
International partnerships and networks to support the growth of jurisprudence
and learning.
Reporting Responsibilities:
The job holder is responsible to the Deputy Director, Education and Curriculum
Development
Area of Deployment:
Education and Curriculum Development Department
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
i. Identifying potential partners and networks to contribute to Judicial
Education and professional training activities as well as Legal Research
and Policy Advisory;
ii. Developing internal institutional linkages related to Judicial Education
within the Judiciary and the National Council on the Administration of
Justice;
iii. Developing and overseeing partnerships with external stakeholders
engaged directly or indirectly in Judicial Education and Professional
Training activities as well as Legal Research and Policy Advisory;
iv. Advising and assisting in documenting and negotiating agreements,
protocols and contracts with external partners; and
v. Managing compliance of contractual agreements of various partners.
Job Requirements:
Academic and Professional Qualifications:
For appointment to this Position, the applicant must have: -
i. A Bachelor’s Degree in Law, Communications, Public Relations or its
equivalent from a recognized institution;
ii. A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized
institution;
iii. Relevant Professional Qualifications
iv. Proficiency in computer application skills;
v. Membership to a relevant professional body; and
vi. Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.
Experience:
i. Six (6) years relevant work experience in establishing partnerships with
National, Regional and International Legal Networks
ii. At least three (3) years similar work experience at Supervisory
Management level.
Job Core Competencies:
i. Excellent written and oral communication skills;
ii. Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
iii. Professional and Technical competence;
iv. Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
v. Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
vi. Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented.