Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and One
Member of the National Gender and Equality Commission
Vacancy Announcement
Pursuant to Article 59 of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and Section 11(4) of
the National Gender and Equality Commission Act, 2011, applications are invited
from suitably qualified candidates for the following positions in the National
Gender and Equality Commission:
A. Requirements for Appointment
1. Chairperson of the Commission
For appointment as Chairperson, the applicant should:
(a) have knowledge and at least fifteen years experience in matters relating to
human rights and gender;
(b) hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(c) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
2. Member of the Commission
For appointment as member of the Commission, the applicant should:
(a) hold a degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
(b) have knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in matters relating to
any of the following fields:
(i) law;
(ii) public administration;
(iii) economics;
(iv) gender and social development;
(v) human rights;
(vi) management; or
(vii) social sciences;
(c) have had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
(d) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the
Chairperson or Member of the commission if the person:
(a) is a member of Parliament or a County Assembly;
(b) is a member of the governing body of a political party;
(c) is a member of a local authority;
(d) is an undischarged bankrupt; or
(e) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution
or any other law.
B. Duration of Appointment
One six-year non-renewable term.
C. Terms of Service
(i) Full-time;
(ii) Shall not hold any other office or employment for profit whether public or
private; and
(iii) Remuneration and benefits will be as set by the Salaries and Remuneration
Commission.
Applications, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of academic
and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport, together
with relevant testimonials and certificates should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the National
Gender and Equality Commission,
Harambee House,
P.O. Box 30050 – 00100,
Nairobi.
Or Email: jobs@msps.go.ke
so as to reach the Panel Secretariat not later than Tuesday, 4th October, 2011.
The Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON/ MEMBER
OF THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION”
Candidates wishing to hand deliver their applications should do so between 8.30
a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on working days at Room 1213, 12th Floor, Harambee House.
Mrs. Salome Kimata, OGW
Chairperson
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the National
Gender and Equality Commission
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