Job Re-Advertisement for Chairperson of the Board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority

The Selection Panel for Chairperson and Members of the Board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Re-Advertisement

Vacancy for the Position of Chairperson of the Board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority

Number of Vacancies: 1

For appointment as Chairperson of the Board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority, a person should:

(i) possess a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;

(ii) be qualified to be appointed as a Judge of High Court in Kenya pursuant to the provisions of Article 166 (5) of the Constitution which stipulates that each judge of the High Court shall be appointed from among persons who have:

(a) At least ten years’ experience as a superior court judge or professional qualified magistrate;

or

(b) At least ten years’ experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;

or

(c) Held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) for a period amounting, in the aggregate, to ten years.

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

Please Note:

(i) Good knowledge of Government systems will be an added advantage.

(ii) According to the second schedule of Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, 2011 the
Board shall meet not less than 4 times in every financial year.

(iii) In compliance with Section10 (2) of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority Act, No. 35 of 2011, a person does not qualify for nomination and appointment as Chairperson of the Board if he/she:

• is a serving police officer or has retired in the last five years.
• has been convicted of any offence involving dishonesty or any other for which they have been sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine.
• holds office in a political party.
• is a member of parliament.
• is an undischarged bankrupt.
• is mentally incapacitated to perform the functions of the Board.

(iv) The names of all applicants and those shortlisted for the post shall be published in the print media after the closure of the advert.

(v) Shortlisted candidates may be required to submit additional information and will be subjected to a public interview process.

(vi) The salary and benefits for these positions shall be determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

(vii) The chairperson shall hold office for one term of six (6) years.

How to Apply

All applications should be submitted, together with a detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of ID / Passport (must be included), copies of certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents.

Candidates may apply manually or on-line.

Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for Chairperson, Board of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority” and addressed to:

The Chairperson
Selection Panel of the Board of the
Independent Policing Oversight Authority
Public Service Commission of Kenya
P.O. Box 30095 – 00100
Nairobi

Online applications may be submitted via e-mail to : poaselectionpanel@publicservice.go.ke

Applications should be submitted on or before 27th January, 2012 (latest by 5.00 p.m.).

Note: Those who had applied for this position in the earlier advertisement need not reapply.

Mr. Tache B. Gollo
Chairperson
Selection Panel of the Board of the
Independent Policing Oversight Authority

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