Vacancy for Member, National Gender and Equality Commission in Kenya

The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Members, National Gender and Equality Commission

Announcement of Vacancy

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill two (2) vacancies of Member, National Gender and Equality Commission.

Requirements

1. The applicants must:-

• Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• Have knowledge and at least ten (10) years’ experience in matters relating to any of the following fields -

1. Law;
2. Public Administration;
3. Economics;
4. Gender and Social Development;
5. Human Rights;
6. Management; or
7. Social Sciences;

• Have had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
• Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

2. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Member if such person:-

• is a member of Parliament or County Assembly;
• is a member of the governing body of a political party;
• is an undischarged bankrupt; or
• has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.

3. Duration of Appointment

One six (6) year non-renewable term.

4. Terms of Service:-

• Full-time;
• Shall not hold any other office or employment for profit whether public or private; and
• Remuneration and benefits will be as set by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission.

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

• The Kenya Revenue Authority;
• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• The Criminal Investigations Department;
• Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).

6. 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 Chairperson
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of
Members of the National Gender and Equality Commission,
Harambee House,
P.O. Box 30050 - 00100,
Nairobi.

or delivered to Room 1214, 12th Floor, Harambee House between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00p.m. on working days, or e-mailed to: secretaryhrm@kenya.go.ke

The Envelope should be clearly marked “Application for member of the National Gender and Equality Commission”

Closing date: 7th June, 2013.

The following people are particularly encouraged to apply:
Persons with disabilities and the Youth.

Ms. Grace K. Injene
Chairperson,
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Members,
National Gender and Equality Commission