The Judiciary Member Tax Appeals Tribunal (Advocate) Jobs in Kenya

The Judiciary Member Tax Appeals Tribunal (Advocate) Jobs in Kenya

Position: Member, Tax Appeals Tribunal (Advocate)

Job Reference Number: V/No. 32/2022

Number of Posts: 5

Terms of Service: Full time; 3 years’ term renewable once subject to satisfactory performance; Allowance(s) payable as approved by SRC

Work Station: Nairobi

Date Registered: 11-Nov-2022

Opening Date of Advert: 11-Nov-2022

Closing Date of Advert: 24-Nov-2022

Requirements

For appointment to the position: -

Be an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya;

At least ten years’ experience.

Is not a public officer or a tax agent;

Has not at any time within the preceding five years been an employee of the Kenya Revenue Authority

Has met his her tax obligations;

Has not been convicted of an offence under any law; and

Has not been adjudged bankrupt by a court of competent jurisdiction

Job Competencies

Professional Competence;

Excellent Administrative and Management Skills;

Excellent Communication Skills;

Good Temperament and Interpersonal Skills;

Good Judgmental Skills; and

Commitment to Public and Community Life

Duties and Responsibilities

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

Participate in hearing and determination of all disputes defined by Section 13 of the Tax Appeals Tribunals Act No. 40 of 2013 as read with Section 11 of the Tax Appeals Tribunal (Amendment) Act No. 7 of 2022 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;

Driving the Tribunals vision and mission through the implementation of its Programmes and plans;

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

Possesses high moral character and integrity in accordance with chapter six of the Constitution.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified persons are requested to make their applications by: -

Filling an Online Application for Employment Form available at the JSC jobs portal.

Applicants should upload

soft copies of the following documents to the online application-

A letter of application;

A detailed and updated curriculum vitae, to include background information such as past employment record (if any).

Five (5) samples 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.

Names of three (3) referees; two (2) professional referee and one (1) character reference;

Copies of National Identity Card (I.D), Passport or any other relevant identifiable legal documents;

Copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and academic transcripts;

Applicant’s one (1) recent coloured passport size photographs

Shortlisted candidates shall be required to produce originals of their National Identity Card, academic and professional certificates and transcripts during interviews

Successful candidates will be required to submit valid copies of clearance certificates from the following bodies on Appointment: -

Kenya Revenue Authority

Higher Education Loans Board

Directorate of Criminal Investigation

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

A recognized Credit Reference Bureau; and

Clearance from relevant professional body.

Applicants must take note that it is a criminal offence to provide false information and documents in the job application and the same will be verified by relevant bodies.

The application must reach the Commission not later than 24th November 2022.

Only shortlisted and successful candidates will be contacted.

Canvassing in any form will lead to automatic disqualification.

The Judicial Service Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and selects candidates on merit through fair and open competition from the widest range of eligible candidates.

For more information and job application details, see: The Judiciary Member Tax Appeals Tribunal (Advocate) Jobs in Kenya


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