Republic of Kenya
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson of the
Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
Announcement of Vacancy
(Re-advertisement)
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
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
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights