The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Announcement of Vacancies
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following positions in the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights:
A. Requirements for Appointment
1. Chairperson of the Commission
A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission if the person: (a) Has knowledge and at least fifteen years experience in matters relating to law and human
rights;
(b) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(c) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
2. Member of the Commission A person shall be qualified for appointment as Member of the Commission if the person:
(a) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
(b) Has knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in matters relating to any of the following fields-
(i) Law;
(ii) Public Administration;
(iii) Economics or Finance;
(iv) Gender and Social Development;
(v) Human Rights;
(vi) Management; or
(vii) Social Sciences;
(c) Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
(d) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
3. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a Member if such person: (a) is a member of Parliament or a County Assembly;
(b) is a member of a local authority;
(c) is a undischarged bankrupt; or
(d) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.
B. Tenure of Office for Chairperson and Member The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of six years and are not eligible for re-appointment.
C. Terms of Service for Chairperson and Member
(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.
D. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from:-
(i) The Kenya Revenue Authority;
(ii) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
(iii) Credit Reference Bureau Africa Limited;
(iv) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
(v) Professional bodies they are affiliated to.
E. 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 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: secretaryhrm@msps.go.ke
The Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON OR MEMBER OF THE KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS”
Closing date: 20th August, 2012.
Mr. Eric K. Mutua Chairperson, Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson/Members, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
1. Chairperson
2. Member (3 Positions)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following positions in the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights:
A. Requirements for Appointment
1. Chairperson of the Commission
A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson of the Commission if the person: (a) Has knowledge and at least fifteen years experience in matters relating to law and human
rights;
(b) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; and
(c) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
2. Member of the Commission A person shall be qualified for appointment as Member of the Commission if the person:
(a) Holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
(b) Has knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in matters relating to any of the following fields-
(i) Law;
(ii) Public Administration;
(iii) Economics or Finance;
(iv) Gender and Social Development;
(v) Human Rights;
(vi) Management; or
(vii) Social Sciences;
(c) Has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
(d) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
3. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a Member if such person: (a) is a member of Parliament or a County Assembly;
(b) is a member of a local authority;
(c) is a undischarged bankrupt; or
(d) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.
B. Tenure of Office for Chairperson and Member The Chairperson and Members of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of six years and are not eligible for re-appointment.
C. Terms of Service for Chairperson and Member
(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.
D. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from:-
(i) The Kenya Revenue Authority;
(ii) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
(iii) Credit Reference Bureau Africa Limited;
(iv) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB); and
(v) Professional bodies they are affiliated to.
E. 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 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: secretaryhrm@msps.go.ke
The Envelope should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON OR MEMBER OF THE KENYA NATIONAL COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS”
Closing date: 20th August, 2012.
Mr. Eric K. Mutua Chairperson, Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson/Members, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights