The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a Constitutional Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010 to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective, and transparent administration of justice. The Commission invites applications from suitable candidates to fill the following position: SECRETARY TAX APPEALS TRIBUNAL.

Job Purpose:

To Chair and preside over Tribunal sittings with jurisdictions as stipulated in the Sports Act 25 of 2023.

Reporting Responsibilities

• The job holder is responsible to the Hon. Chief Justice of the Republic of Kenya.

Area of Deployment:

• The successful candidates will be posted in the designated office of the Tribunal.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

The function of the Chairperson is to preside and oversee the mandate of the Tribunal and form panels to hear matters.

Section 7A of the Tax Appeals Tribunal Act provides that the Tribunal

Secretary shall perform the following functions among others:

• The day-to-day management of the affairs of the Tribunal in consultation with the Registrar of the Tribunals.
• Keeping proper records of Tax Appeals filed, judgment delivered, and the
• Tax Appeals settled out of the Tribunal.
• Under the guidance of the Chairperson and Registrar Tribunals, providing policy and strategic leadership of the Tribunal and the Secretariat.
• Mobilizing and managing the resources of the Tribunal.
• Coordinating the preparation and approval of annual budget estimates by the Tribunal through a resolution by not less than half of the members.
• Overseeing the financial management and administrative functions of the Tribunal in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012.
• Keeping proper books of account of the financial affairs of the Tribunal; and Any other functions that may be assigned by the Chairperson and the Registrar, Tribunals from time to time.

Job Requirements: Academic and Professional Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Chairperson Sports Disputes Tribunal, an applicant must be in possession of qualifications as provided under Section 55 (2) (a) of the Sports Act.
A Chairperson shall be a person who is qualified to be appointed as a judge of the High Court;

• 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.
• Have at least ten (10) years experience as a;
  a) superior court judge or a professionally qualified magistrate; or
  b) distinguished academic, or legal practitioner or such experience in
  other relevant legal field;
  c) Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs ii (a) and (b) above
  for a period amounting, in the aggregate to ten (10) years; and
  d) Possess the experience required under paragraph ii (a), (b) and (c) above
  as applicable, irrespective of whether that experience was gained in
  Kenya or another Commonwealth Common-Law jurisdiction; and
• 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.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Experience:

• A minimum of ten (10) years’ experience in matters relating to the following disciplines: law, business, finance, economics, insurance-related field from a university recognized in Kenya, with at least five (5) years at the senior management.

Job Core Competencies:

• Oral & Written Communication Skills
• Excellent Conceptual & Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Research Skills
• High attention to detail
• Sound independent judgement

HOW TO APPLY

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: –

Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal: https://jsc.go.ke/jobs-2/ Applicants should upload soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

1. A letter of application.
2. A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).
3. Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference.
4. Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents; and
5. Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts and certificate of admission to the roll of Advocates-
6. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates, andtranscripts during interview.

Appointed candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance

certificates from the following bodies.

• Kenya Revenue Authority

• Higher Education Loans Board

• Directorate of Criminal Investigation

• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

• A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and

• Clearance from relevant professional body. Applicants MUST take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application and the same will be verified by relevant bodies.

The application must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 22ND NOVEMBER 2024 AT 5.00PM

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates. Applicants from special groups are encouraged to apply.