Member, Legal Education Appeals Tribunal - Nairobi, Kenya - Judiciary of Kenya

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Category 1 (1 post) For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following qualifications: Bachelor of Laws degree or its equivalent from a recognized university. Be an advocate of the High Court of Kenya of at least seven (7) years standing or a person with at least ten years' experience in the field of legal education or as a distinguished academic in law; Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity. Category 2 (3 posts) For appointment to this position, an applicant must be in possession of the following qualifications: Demonstrated competence in the field of legal education; and Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The Member of the Tribunal shall:Participate in hearing and determination of all disputes 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; andSupport implementation of the Tribunal's plans and programmes to achieve the Tribunals vision and mission.Provide requisite professional and technical support to ensure that the Tribunal attains a high level of competitiveness and ethical standards in its entire programmes.Undertaking any other duty assigned for the benefit of the Tribunal.

REQUIRED SKILLS

Conflict and complaint resolution, Office administration, management, Labour law

REQUIRED EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree