Government Jobs

 Republic of Kenya

The Judiciary

Vacancy Announcement

The Constitution of Kenya 2010, inter alia, mandates the Judiciary to dispense Justice without undue delay.

In order for the Judiciary to be responsive to this constitutional requirement, it is imperative that the Judiciary strengthens its capacity to implement the Judiciary Transformation Framework (JTF) which was launched on 31 May, 2012.

The JTF is anchored on four pillars, the fourth of which is dedicated entirely to Information Communication Technology (ICT) as a key driver of transformation.

In particular, we seek to recruit:

A. Information Communication Technology Officers

1. ICT Officer I

 PLS 10

36 Posts

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will carry out the above duties in a large court station and will plan and implement user-training sessions.

In addition, the incumbent will supervise junior CT staff.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

i. A degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or Electronic Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution;

ii. Four (4) years relevant experience;

iii. Have CCNA level 4;

iv. Experience in a legal environment will be an advantage.

2. ICT Officer II

PLS 9

50 Posts

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will carry out the above duties in a medium sized court station and will plan and implement user-training sessions.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

i. A degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or in Electronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution;

ii. Two (2) years relevant experience;

iii. Have CCNA level 4;

iv. Experience in a legal environment will be an advantage.

3. ICT Officer III

PLS 8

50 Posts

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will carry out the above duties in a small court station.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position, a candidate must have:

i. A degree in any of the following fields: Computer Science/Information Communication Technology, Telecommunication, Electronics Engineering or equivalent from a recognized institution with One (1) year relevant experience

or

A Diploma in Computer Science/Information Communication Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution with Three (3) years relevant experience;

ii. Have CCNA level 4;

iii. Experience in a legal environment will be an advantage.

B. Other Positions (All Based in Nairobi)

 1. ICT Officer I (Audio-Visual Recording Supervisor)

PLS 10

1 Post

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will provide user support for the audio-visual service and
equipment for various court and training rooms in the Judiciary.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

A degree in Computer Science / Information Communication Technology, Telecommunication, Electronic Engineering, Audio-Visual engineering or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution with four (4) years relevant experience.

Possession of a certificate in Audio-Visual Technology will be an advantage.

2. ICT Officer II (Audio-Visual Librarian)

PLS 9

1 Post

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Librarian-In-Charge and functionally to Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will provide support for an Audio-Visual Library.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

A degree in any of the following fields: Library sciences or electronic document/record management systems or equivalent from a recognized institution with two (2) years relevant experience.

Possession of a certificate in Audio-Visual Technology or Information Communication Technology skills will  be an advantage.

3. ICT Officer III (Audio-Visual Technicians)

PLS 8

7 Posts

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Senior ICT Officer, the incumbent will provide audio-visual technical support wherever required.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

i) A degree in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, ICT, or Audio-visual Engineering from a recognized institution with one (1) year relevant experience.

or

ii) A diploma in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications, ICT, or Audio-Visual Engineering from a recognized institution with three (3) years relevant experience.

4. ICT Officer I (Network and Data Centre Administrator)

PLS 10

1 Post

Overall purpose of the job

Reporting to the Assistant Director, Networks, the incumbent will manage the Data Center as well as provide technical support of the LAN and WAN systems of the Judiciary.

Person Specification

For appointment to this position a candidate must have:

i) A degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent from a recognized institution with four (4) years relevant experience.

or

ii) A diploma in Electronic Engineering, Telecommunications or Audio-Visual Engineering from a recognized institution with six (6) years relevant experience.

Working experience in a Cisco environment shall be an advantage.

Core Competencies

In addition to the specifications given for each of the jobs the applicants should have the following core
competencies:

    Excellent planning and organizational skills;
    Excellent communication skills with the ability to prepare and present concise oral and written reports;
    Be a person of high integrity and ethical conduct;
    Have strong leadership skills;
    Have clear understanding of the role of the Judiciary in realizing the demands of the Constitution, Vision 2030 and other policy documents of the Judiciary
    Have good customer care and public relations skills;
     Have good interpersonal skills and be a team player;
    Have the ability to work under minimal supervision;
    Possession of managerial skills in planning, budgeting and project management will be desirable for all these positions.

All applications should be made through the Judiciary Websitewww.judiciary.go.ke/jobs/ and (for category A positions) should include a suggestion of a Station of Preference for the first posting.

This suggestion will be considered but will not be binding on the Judiciary.

So as to reach the Chief Registrar not later than 1st of February, 2013.