The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson of the
Board of the Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
Announcement of Vacancy ofChairperson
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the post of
Chairperson of the Board of Kenya National Commission for UNESCO.Announcement of Vacancy ofChairperson
A. Background
This vacancy exists in the Kenya National Commission for
UNESCO.
The Kenya National Commission for UNESCO is a State Corporation
in the Ministry of Education and deals in areas of UNESCO competence namely;
Education, Natural Science, Social and Human Science, Culture, and
Communication and Information.
The Chairperson of the Board of the Commission will be
responsible for the overall management of the Commission in liaison with the
Secretary General/Chief Executive Officer and will be answerable to the Cabinet
Secretary and the Principal Secretary in charge of Education.
B. Requirements for Appointment
A person shall be qualified for appointment as Chairperson, if
such a person:
(a) Is a Kenyan Citizen
(b) Holds at least a Masters degree from a recognised university
in any of the following areas: Education, Natural Sciences, Social and Human
Sciences, Culture or Communication and Information
(c) Has at least ten (10) years experience in areas listed in
(b) above
(d) Has proven experience of at least ten (10) years in UNESCO
matters or international organizations or comparable experience
(e) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution
C. Duties and Responsibilities
(a) Provide overall leadership to the Board especially on areas
of policy development;
(b) Maintain a close but independent working relationship with
the Secretary General/Chief Executive Officer;
(c) Act as an informal link and provide a public relations role
between the Board, management and the stakeholders of the corporation;
(d) Harness the collective skills of the Board and its Committees
with those of the executive team ;
(e) Ensure timeliness and relevance of the information and
material gains to the Board;
(f) Encourage Board members to participate fully in the
deliberations of the Board;
(g) Head the Board’s evaluation process and generally
demonstrate qualities of leadership;
(h) Conduct Board meetings efficiently;
(i) Avail oneself to the Board Members and the Secretary
General/Chief Executive Officer;
(j) Guide the Board decision making process and chair meetings
of shareholders.
D. Duration of Appointment
A term of four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment
for one further and final term
E. Terms of Service
In line with the existing Guidelines on Terms and Conditions of
Service for State Corporations
F. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates
from:
(i) The Kenya Revenue Authority
(ii) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
(iii) The Criminal Investigation Department
(iv) Credit Reference Bureau Africa Limited
(v) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
G. Applications, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and
copies of academic, management and professional certificates, National Identity
Card or passport, together with relevant testimonials should be addressed to:
The Secretary,
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson of the Board of Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 72107-00200
Nairobi
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson of the Board of Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
Harambee Avenue
P.O. Box 72107-00200
Nairobi
Or delivered to Room 1408, 14th Floor, National Bank Building,
Harambee Avenue between 8am and 5pm on working days
Or emailed to: secretaryhrm@education.go.ke
The envelope should be clearly marked application for
Chairperson of the Board of Kenya National Commission for UNESCO.
Closing date: 4th April, 2013
Chairperson,
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson, Board of Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson, Board of Kenya National Commission for UNESCO
