National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya (NACONEK) Chairperson Job Vacancy

Ministry of Education, Science & Technology

State Department of Education

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to serve asChairperson of the National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya (NACONEK), pursuant to section 94 (1) and the Sixth Schedule 14 (1) of the Basic Education Act No.14 of 2013. 

The Council is established in the Act to spearhead the education of nomadic and other marginalized children in Kenya.

The Chairperson is expected to provide strategic leadership and ensure the council delivers on its mandate. 

He/she should be capable of contributing to provision of quality education to nomadic and marginalized communities in Kenya.

Requirements for Appointment
 

A person shall be qualified for appointment as a chairperson if such a person:

• Holds a degree in education;
• Has knowledge and at least ten (10) years’ experience in matters relating to education;
• Meets the requirements of Chapter six of the Constitution of Kenya

Duration of Appointment
 

The Chairperson of the council shall serve for a term of four years renewable once.
 

All candidates are required to avail copies of the following documents with their applications:

• Academic and professional certificates
• clearance from the Kenya Revenue Authority
• clearance from the Ethics and Anti-corruption commission
• A certificate of good conduct from the Criminal Investigation Department
• clearance from the Higher Education Loans Board

Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of Academic and Professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport together with relevant testimonials and names and contacts of three (3) referees should be posted to:

Chairperson Selection Committee
P O Box 30040-00100
Nairobi

Or hand delivered to Room 618, 6th Floor, Jogoo House ‘B’ between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. during official working days or send soft copies to naconek2014@gmail.com

The envelopes enclosing applications should be clearly marked “Application for Chairperson of the National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya”

Applications should be submitted on or before 11th December, 2014 at 5.00 pm. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Chairperson Selection Committee
National Council for Nomadic Education in Kenya
Ministry of Education, Science & Technology
P O Box 30040-00100
Nairobi