Member, National Gender and Equality Commission Job in Kenya

The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Member, National Gender and Equality CommissionApplications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill one vacancy of Member, National Gender and Equality Commission.(a) Hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
(b) Have knowledge and at least ten years’ experience in matters relating to any of the following fields-
(iv) Gender and Social development;
(c) Have had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
(d) Meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
 2. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as Member if such person:-
(a) is a member of Parliament;
(b) is a member of the governing body of a political party;
(c) is a member of a local authority;
(d) is an undischarged bankrupt; or
(e) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other law.
 One six-year non-renewable term.
 (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.
 5. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from:-
(i) The Kenya Revenue Authority;
(ii) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
(iii) The Criminal Investigations Department;
(iv) Credit Reference Bureau Africa Limited;
(v) Higher Education Loans Board (HELB).
6. 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
Member of the National Gender and Equality Commission,
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 MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL GENDER AND EQUALITY COMMISSION”
Closing date: 31st July, 2012.
The following people are particularly encouraged to apply: Women; Women and Men with disabilities; Young Women and Men.
Ms. Salome W. Muigai,
Chairperson,
The Selection Panel for the Appointment of Member,
National Gender and Equality Commission