Member, National Environment Tribunal at Judicial Service Commission

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) is a part-time constitutional commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution and its membership comprise of: The Chief Justice who is the Chairperson One Supreme Court judge; One Court of Appeal judge One High Court judge One Magistrate The Attorney General Two advocates (one woman and one man); One person nominated by the Public Service Commission; One woman and one man to represent the public, not being lawyers, appointed by the President with the approval of the National Assembly. Our Mandate The Judicial Service Commission is an independent Commission established under Article 171 of the Constitution. Its mandate as stipulated in Article 172 of the Constitution is to promote and facilitate the independence and accountability of the Judiciary and the efficient, effective and transparent administration of justice. Our Functions Recommend to the President persons for appointment as judges. Review and make recommends on condition of service for judges (other than their remuneration), judicial officers and staff of the Judiciary. Receive complaints against, investigate and remove from office or otherwise disciplining registrars, magistrates, other judicial officers and other staff of the Judiciary. Prepare and implement programmes for the continuing education and training of judges and judicial officers. Advise the national government on improving the efficiency of the administration of justice.

JOB REFERENCE NUMBER: V/No. 29/2022

Duties and Responsibilities

A member of a tribunal shall discharge the following duties: –

• Participate in hearing and determination of all disputes which come before the full bench;’
• Recording proceedings in a clear and accurate manner;
• Approving, sign, issue and certify orders, decrees and certificates of costs and copies of proceedings;
• Writing awards, judgments, orders, rulings and decrees issued by the Tribunal;
• Support implementation of the Tribunals’ plans and programmes to achieve the Tribunals vision and mission.
• Provide requisite professional and technical support to ensure 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

Qualifications

For appointment to the position of Member of NET, an applicant must be in possession of the qualifications provided under section 125 (1) (a) of the Environmental Management and Coordination Act of 1999.

• Be a person qualified for appointment as a Judge of the Environment and Land Court of Kenya, viz;
• 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 Superior Court Judge or professionally qualified Magistrate irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another commonwealth common-law jurisdiction; or
• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner with knowledge and experience in matters relating to environment and land or such experience in other relevant legal field irrespective of whether that experience was gained in Kenya or in another commonwealth common-law jurisdiction; or
• Have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (b) and (c) for a period amounting, in aggregate, to ten (10) years.
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity.
• 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.
• Be a member of a relevant professional body in good standing;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity.

Experience

• Have at least ten (10) years’ experience in legal practice or such experience in other relevant field