Multiple Career Opportunities at The Judiciary Training Institute (JTI)

Researcher Job Responsibilities

• Identifying legal, policy and emerging issues in jurisprudence and developing a research agenda;
• Coordinating, planning and conducting multi-disciplinary legal research related to the judicial process, emerging jurisprudence and court administration generally;
• Developing research tools, plans and processes to ensure high quality legal research which meets international standards of excellence;
• Ensuring dissemination of legal research findings within the Judiciary, justice sector and the public in general;
• Providing input into the research, design, implementation and evaluation of the School’s curriculum
• Conceptualizing, developing and coordinating a mentorship program for the Judiciary’s Legal Researchers.

Qualifications for Researcher Job:

• Bachelor’s degree in Law or other related field;
• Five (5) years’ experience as a Researcher in the legal field;
• Proficiency in advanced computer analysis, report preparation, presentations and internet search programs and tools;
• Knowledge of and experience using research and analysis tools such as SPSS;
• Strong written and oral communication skills;
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.

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Training Manager Job Responsibilities

• Identifying internal  and  external  training  programs  to  address  competency  gaps  in  the Judicial service;
• Partnering with internal stakeholders regarding employee training needs;
• Organizing,  conceptualizing and  developing  or  sourcing training programs  to  meet  specific training needs;
• Liaising with subject matter experts regarding instructional design;
• Informing employees about training options;
• Mapping out training plans for individual employees;
• Designing and applying assessment tools to measure training effectiveness;
• Tracking and reporting on training outcomes;
• Providing feedback to program participants and management;
• Evaluating and making recommendations on training material and methodology;
• Maintaining employee training records;
• Handling logistics for training activities including venues and equipment;
• Establishing and maintain relationships with external training suppliers;
• Coordinating off-site training activities for employees;
• Managing the training budget;
• Managing and maintaining in-house training facilities and equipment;
• Keeping current on training design and methodology and
• Ensuring that    externally    funded    trainings    are    well    coordinated    and implemented.

Qualifications for the Training Manager Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Education or other related field;
• Five (5) years’ experience as a lecturer or law practitioner    writing curriculum/instructional materials for adults;
• Expert    knowledge    and    experience    in    adult    learning    principles    and curriculum development;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; and
• Ability to be creative and innovative.

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ICT Officer Job Responsibilities

• Developing IT policies and procedures and ensuring their continuous review;
• Supporting    Divisions    of    the    Institute    in    leveraging    IT    solutions    to    meet  their  goals through  the  use  of  appropriate  technologies  in  distance  or  ex-situ judicial  education   platforms,   case   management   systems   and   other functional areas;
• Managing the Institute’s local area network, Wi-Fi,    internet    and    related forms of connectivity;
• Ensuring network security through installation of appropriate hardware and software and
• Overseeing maintenance, upgrades and repairs of ICT equipment

Qualifications for ICT Officer Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or related field;
• Five (5) years’ experience in networking, systems administration and IT support in a fast paced or rapidly growing organization;
• Advanced  knowledge  and  experience  in  implementing  IT  related  policies  and procedures;
• Ability    and    willingness    to    continuously    stay    up    to    date    with    relevant technological advancements in the market; and
• Ability to be adaptable and flexible

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Supply Chain Officer Job Responsibilities

• Assisting  in  determining  the  Institute’s  procurement  needs  and  developing  annual,  biannual and quarterly procurement plans;
• Reviewing  and  processing  purchase  requisitions  from  user  Divisions  to  ensure clarity and adequate specifications;
• Preparing    procurement    transactions    and    providing    a    liaison    link    between  supplier  and user Divisions;
• Providing support in the negotiation of contractual agreements with suppliers to ensure value for money;
• Ensuring that internal customer and supplier relationships are maintained and
• Managing the Institute’s asset register and stores.

Qualifications for Supply Chain Officer Job

• Bachelor’s  degree  in  Business  Administration,  Supply  Chain  Management  or  other related field;
• Five  (5)  years’  experience  in  Supply  Chain  Management  in  a  learning  institution, publishing house or service organization with multiple procurement requirements;
• Professional qualification in purchasing and supplies management;
• Experience  in  procurement  of  educational  related  products  and  services  in  a large scale environment;
• Extensive knowledge and implementation of the Procurement Act;
• Strong planning and organizational skills.

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Finance Officer Jobs Responsibilities

• Coordinating and preparing the Institute’s annual budget;
• Developing forecasting reports and advising the Institute’s management on financial trends and compliance with the Public Finance Management Act, 2012;
• Analyzing costs and revenue drivers to support the Institute in its day to day decisions;
• Developing and analyzing periodic cash flows to ensure proper cash management;
• Leading the development, implementation and improvement of the Institute’s financial management systems through the design of tools, procedures and manuals and
• Analyzing business activities in all Divisions and developing activity tracking and planning templates to serve as contributors in the forecasting, budgeting and reporting process.

Qualifications for Finance Officer Jobs

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field;
• Five (5) years finance experience in a fast paced or rapidly growing learning institution or medium to large organization;
• Professional qualifications such as CPA (K), ACCA or CFA;
• Knowledge and experience in using financial accounting systems;
• Knowledge of current technical accounting and reporting requirements and
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills.

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Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job Responsibilities

• Developing comprehensive overall monitoring and evaluation tools and frameworks, including performance indicators and benchmarks;
• Monitoring and evaluating the training  programs developed and delivered by the Institute;
• Developing and maintaining the programs calendar for the various trainings and initiatives taking place within the School;
• Developing and implementing career management and planning initiatives for Judicial Officers and Judicial staff
• Maintaining and updating the continuous judicial education and professional training records for judges, judicial officers and non-judicial staff.

Qualifications for Monitoring and Evaluation Officer Job

• Bachelor’s degree in Law, Education or other related field;
• Five (5)years’experience in a professional development including monitoring and evaluation;
• Expert knowledge of professional  development as well as monitoring and evaluation principles;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and
• Strong planning and organizing skills.