Chairperson in the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Job Vacancy

Republic of Kenya
 

The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson of the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
 

Announcement of Vacancy
 

(Re-advertisement)
 

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the position of Chairperson in the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights:
 

A. Requirements for Appointment
 

A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission if the person:
 

(i) Has knowledge and at least fifteen years experience in matters relating to law and human rights;
 

(ii) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and
 

(iii) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
 

B. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson if such person:
 

(i) Is a Member of Parliament or a County Assembly;
 

(ii) Is a Member of a Local Authority;
 

(iii) Is a undischarged bankrupt; or
 

(iv) Has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.
 

C. Tenure of Office for Chairperson
 

The Chairperson of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of six years and is not eligible for re-appointment.
 

D. Terms of Service for Chairperson
 

(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.
 

E. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from:-
 

(i) The Kenya Revenue Authority;
 

(ii) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
 

(iii) The Credit Reference Bureau Africa Limited or Metropol Credit Reference Bureau Limited ;
 

(iv) The Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
 

(v) Professional bodies they are affiliated to.
 

F. 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,
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights,
Harambee House,
P. O. Box 30050 – 00100,
Nairobi
 

or delivered to Room 1214, 12th Floor, Harambee House between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on working days,
 

or e-mailed to: secretaryhrmmsps@gmail.com
 

The Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON OF THE KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS”
 

Closing date: 21st December, 2012.
 

NB: Previous applicants are invited to apply.
 

Chairperson,
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights