The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and
Members of The Kenya National Commission on Human Rights Announcement of
Vacancies
1. Chairperson
2. Member (3 Positions)
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,
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
Chairperson,
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson/Members, Kenya National Commission on Human Rights
