The Judiciary is one of the three State organs established under Chapter 10, Article 159 of the Constitution of Kenya. It establishes the Judiciary as an independent custodian of justice in Kenya. Its primary role is to exercise judicial authority given to it, by the people of Kenya. The institution is mandated to deliver justice in line with the Constitution and other laws. It is expected to resolve disputes in a just manner with a view to protecting the rights and liberties of all, thereby facilitating the attainment of the ideal rule of law

Job Purpose:

The job holder will be responsible for the management of internal, national, regional and international partnerships and networks to support the growth of jurisprudence and learning.

Reporting Responsibilities : The job holder is responsible to the Registrar Kenya Judiciary Academy.

Area of Deployment: Kenya Judiciary Academy Secretariat, (KJA).

Duties and Responsibilities

• Identifying potential partners and networks to contribute to Judicial Education and professional training activities as well as Legal Research and Policy Advisory;
• Developing internal institutional linkages related to Judicial Education within the Judiciary and the National Council on the Administration of Justice;
• Developing and overseeing partnerships with external stakeholders engaged directly or indirectly in Judicial Education and Professional Training activities as well as Legal Research and Policy Advisory;
• Advising and assisting in documenting and negotiating agreements, protocols and contracts with external partners; and
• Managing compliance of contractual agreements of various partners.

Requirements

For appointment to this grade, the applicant must have: –

• A bachelor’s degree in Law, Communications, Public Relations or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• A Senior Management Course or its equivalent from a recognized institution;
• Relevant Professional Qualifications;
• Proficiency in computer application skills;
• Membership to a relevant professional body; and
• Fulfilled the requirements of Chapter Six (6) of the Constitution.

Experience:

• Six (6) years relevant work experience in establishing partnerships with National, Regional and International Legal Networks
• At least three (3) years similar work experience at Supervisory or Management level.

Job Core Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Leadership & Good interpersonal skills;
• Professional and Technical competence
• Confidentiality, High Integrity, attention to details and accuracy;
• Analytical & Negotiation Skills; and
• Organizational, planning skills and Results-oriented.