Ministry
of Education Science and Technology
County
Ministry of Basic Education, Training and Skills Development
Vacancy
Advertisement: Chairperson, Kitui County Education
Board
In the implementation of their respective
functions, the two levels of government are however required by the
Constitution to consult, cooperate and support each other, as necessary.
The Basic Education Act, 2013 provides for
the establishment of a County Education Board in each county to be responsible
for the coordination and monitoring of education and training in the county on
behalf of the national government and the county government; among other
functions that are outlined in section 18 of the Act.
In this regard, the National Government
Ministry of Education Science and Technology through its County Education
Office in Kitui and the County Government of Kitui Ministry of Basic Education,
Training and Skills Development wishes to recruit a qualified and competent
person for the position of Chairperson, Kitui County Education Board, as
provided under sections 17(1) & (2), 18 (1) & (2) and 20 (1) and the
second schedule of the Basic Education Act, 2013.
Requirements
for the Post:
- Be a citizen of Kenya
- Be in possession of a first degree or equivalent qualification from a recognized university
- Be an eminent educationist with a distinguished carrier and performance track record of at least ten years
- Be conversant with education trends and reforms in Kenya and the world at large
- Ability to oversee the adaptation of education best practices from other counties and countries
- Conversant and supportive of the Constitution as well as the Kenya devolution and education laws
- Demonstrate a clear vision and strategy for improving education standards and performance in the County
- Have a good interpersonal, communication and organizational skills
- Demonstrate leadership, passion and commitment for accomplishing the County’s education vision
- Satisfy Chapter Six of the Constitution
NB:
A relevant masters or other higher degree from a recognized university is an
added advantage
How
to Apply:
All applicants should submit their
applications to:
The Secretary,
Kitui County Education Board Selection
Panel
P.O Box 1557
Kitui
Applications should be accompanied by
certified copies of the following:
(i) Applicants curriculum vitae
(ii) Applicants national identification
card
(iii) Copies of academic and professional
certificates
(iv) Clearance certificate from Criminal Investigation
Directorate (National Police Service)
(v) Clearance certificate from the Higher
Education Loans Board (HELB)
(vi) KRA Tax compliance certificate
(vii) Credit reference bureau clearance
certificate
Applications may also be delivered to the
County Director of Education Office in Kitui
All applications should reach the addressee
on or before Friday 23rd August, 2013
Secretary, Selection Panel
Kitui County Education Board
