The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) Announces Job Vacancies; Check Vacancies and How to Apply
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a corporate body established under Article 171 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010, with the 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 suitable candidates to fill the following positions:
Chairperson, Political Parties Disputes Tribunal
Member Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (Advocate)
HOW TO APPLY
Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by filling out 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: –
(a) A letter of application.
(b) A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as community service, financial discipline, pro bono activity (if any), involvement as a party in litigation and involvement in political activity including financial contribution to political party parties (if any) and criminal record, professional engagement, three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment on the applicant’s past and present employment;
(c) Names of three (3) professional references and two (2) character references who can verify and comment about the applicant’s past and present employment or engagement;
(d) professional certificates, testimonials, and academic transcripts, Certificate of Admission to the roll of advocate (where applicable)
(e) Applicant’s recent colored passport-size photograph and
(f) Five (5) sample writings of any professional writings, including but not limited to judgments, advocacy submissions in courts, scholarly writings, or any legal publications that the applicant has authored.
The applications must reach the Commission NOT LATER THAN 5TH DECEMBER 2025 AT 5.00 PM.
PLEASE NOTE
1. Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.
2. Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.
3. Successful 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 the relevant professional body.
4. The Judicial Service Commission is committed to implementing the provision of Article 232 of the Constitution on fair competition and merit, representation of Kenya’s diverse communities, and affording equal employment opportunities to men, women, members of all ethnic groups, and persons with disabilities.
5. Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity card, academic and professional certificates, and transcripts during the interview.
6. It is a criminal offense to present fake documents or false information.
