The Judges and
Magistrate Vetting Board was established pursuant to section 23 of the sixth
schedule to the Constitution and the vetting of Judges and Magistrates Act
2011.
The objective of
the board is to vet the suitability of all the Judges and Magistrates who were
in office on the effective date to continue to serve in accordance with the
values and principles set out in Article 10 and 159 of the constitution.
The Judges and
Magistrates Vetting Board seeks to recruit officers for one year six months
non-renewable contracts, to fill the following positions and a competitive
salary will be offered to the successful applicants:-
Job Title: Receptionist
2 Posts
V/NO.6/2014
Station: Nairobi
Term: Contract -(one year, six months –
non- renewable)
Job Description: An officer at this level will be
in-charge of all telephone and reception services at the Board.
Specific duties
and responsibilities will entail: handling enquiries and directing visitors to
the appropriate offices; handling telephone operations; making and receiving
calls, routine testing of the switchboard facility, compiling visitors traffic
data; receiving postal and courier mail and appropriately directing it to the
addressees.
Job Specification
For appointment to this positions, a
candidate must have;
- Must have worked for a minimum period of four (4) years in a similar position in a busy organization
- Certification in reception and front office management course from a recognized institution
- Possess excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Have demonstrated professional competency in front office management
- Have demonstrated technical proficiency with Microsoft Office packages - Word, Excel, etc
Job Title: Clerical
Officers
1 Post
V/NO.7/2014
Station: Nairobi
Term: Contract -(one year, six months –
non- renewable)
Job Description: Work at this level will be carried out
under close supervision and guidance of a more senior officer and will be
subjected to regular checks and verification. Officers at this level will be
deployed in the Human Resource Management Unit, general registry, supplies,
accounts office or general office services.
Specific duties
will include;compiling statistical records;sorting, filing and dispatching of
letters; maintaining an efficient filing system; processing appointments,
promotion, discipline transfers and other related duties in Human Resource
Management; computation of statistical records based on routine or special
sources of information; preparing payment vouchers; and compiling data and
drafting simple letters.
Job Specification
For appointment to this grade a candidate
must be in possession of:
Kenya
Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E) mean grade C- or its approved
equivalent;and Proficiency in computer Applications.
Board Clerks
4 Posts
V/No.9/2014
Job Description: Officer will be responsible to the
Assisting Counsel for coordination, planning, organizing and overseeing the
Board clerk function of the Board.
Specific duties and responsibilities will
entail:
- Guiding on safe keeping of case files.
- Overseeing transfer of files and documents.
- Facilitating preparation and issuance of summons, hearing and mention notices.
- Ensuring safe custody of exhibits and authorities.
- Drafting routine correspondences for approval.
- Providing advice on case returns.
- Effecting processing service.
Job Title: Office
Assistants
3 Posts
V/No.9/2014
Station: Nairobi
Term: Contract - (one year, six months –
non- renewable)
Job Description:
Duties and Responsibilities will involve
- performing messengerial duties;
- making and serving of office tea;
- ensuring cleanliness of offices; and
- any other duty assigned.
Job Specification
- For appointment to this grade a candidate must be in possession of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade D plain or its equivalent qualification.
How to Apply
Qualified
applicants are required to apply online or fill one (1) PSC 2 (revised 2007)
form.
The forms can be
downloaded from the Public Service Commission of Kenya website www.publicservice.go.ke
Applicants
should enclose their academic and professional certificates as well as
testimonial and send them to:
The Secretary/CEO,
Judges and
Magistrates Vetting Board,
Anniversary
Towers, University way,
22nd Floor
P.O Box
103732-00101
Nairobi
To be received
not later than Monday 9th June, 2014 by 17.00 hours.
Hand delivery
can be dropped at the View Park Towers, 5th floor Monrovia Street (Utalii
Lane).
Note: Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Canvassing of
any kind will lead to automatic disqualification
Reuben K
Chirchir
Secretary / CEO
