Job title: Court Clerk
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) is established under article 88 of the Constitution of Kenya with the mandate of conducting or supervising referenda and elections to any elective body or office established by this Constitution, and any other elections as prescribed by an act of Parliament.
Other duties include delimitation of electoral units, registration of voters, regulation of political parties, voter education, settling of electoral disputes and modernization and reforming of electoral processes and systems.
IEBC ensures that elections are credible, transparent, free and fair. It is committed to upholding national values and principles of good governance and democracy.
The Commission adheres to principles of the law on public services especially on leadership and integrity.
The IEBC invites applications for the following positions.
Duties
Prepares and processes necessary materials, documents and files for court
Provides information regarding court procedures and cause listings.
Responds to inquiries in person and by telephone
Provides information utilizing judgment, knowledge, and interpretation; refers those making inquiries to appropriate source(s) as necessary.
Receives, compiles, and organizes information for the preparation of court documents, court records and court files, while maintaining confidentiality of information.
Prepares, certifies, serves, and processes judgments, orders, findings and recommendations, decrees, and warrants;
Process, prepare, and physically file or e-files required documents and reports.;
Job Description
Diploma in Law or any other relevant qualification
Three (3) years experience from a reputable and busy Law firm or legal department of a corporate organization.
Extensive actual Court Registry experience will be an added advantage
The Job Application Process
Applicants should fill the online form provided on the Commission website www.iebc.or.ke/careers.
A printed copy of the form and copies of certificates can be dropped or posted to the
Chief Executive Officer/ Commission Secretary
at the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Anniversary Towers,
6th Floor Reception, University Way,
P. O. Box 45371 - 00100 Nairobi, Kenya.
Forms are also available at the Commission Headquarters and Regional Offices.
Applications must be received on or before 30st March 2012.
The Commission is a equal opportunity employer.
Canvassing will lead to disqualification.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates will be vetted as per Chapter Six of the Constitution.
OJ.H. Oswaco
Chief Executive Officer / Commission Secretary
