Job Reference Number : V/No. 1/2023
Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties and responsibilities at this level will involve:

Supervision of all the Kadhi’s Courts;
Sitting as an assessor during appeals from Kadhis Courts;
Arbitration of disputes on inheritance, marriages and divorce in Muslim families;
Translating Arabic related documents;
Supervising, guiding and developing staff working under the Kadhi’s Courts;
Submitting regular reports to the Chief Justice concerning the Kadhi’s Courts in general; 
Submission of regular reports to Attorney-General on registration of Muslim marriages and divorces; 
Attending to matters of the sighting of the moon; and 
Performing such other judicial functions as provided by law;

Requirements for Appointment: 

For appointment to this position, an applicant must: -

Hold a degree in Islamic Law or its equivalent from a recognized University/Institution;
A qualification in Management from a recognized institution will be an added advantage.
Professes the Muslim religion and possesses knowledge of the Muslim law applicable to any sect of Muslims;
Demonstrated managerial and professional competence in work performance;
Be of good conduct in accordance with the Islamic faith; and
Have high moral character, integrity and impartiality (meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity).

Work Experience:

Minimum of ten (10) years’ experience as a distinguished academic in Islamic law, or Islamic law practitioner or such experience in other related fields.