A person shall be qualified for appointment as Chairperson of the Kenya Law Reform Commission if he/she:
holds a postgraduate degree in law from a University recognized in Kenya;
has been an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya for not less than fifteen years standing and has at least seven years’ experience in management level;
has had a distinguished career in his/her respective field; and
meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
PLEASE NOTE: In compliance with Section 10 of the Kenya Law Reform Commission Act, 2013, a person shall not be qualified for nomination and appointment as Chairperson or Member of the Commission if the person:-
is a member of a governing body of a political party;
is an undischarged bankrupt;
has been convicted of a criminal offence and sentenced to a term of imprisonment;
has been removed from any public office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other written law;
is a member of Parliament or county assembly; or
has not met his or her legal obligations relating to tax and other statutory obligations.
TERMS OF SERVICE
The chairperson shall be appointed for a single term of six (6) years and is not eligible for re-appointment.
A member of the Commission shall be appointed for a single term of five (5) years and is not eligible for re-appointment.
The chairperson and members of the Commission, other than the ex – officio members, shall serve on a full time basis.
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Each application should be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials and other relevant supporting documents. A copy of the National Identity Card/Passport should be appended.All applications should be clearly marked “Application for position of Chairperson, Kenya Law Reform Commission” OR “Application for position of Member, Kenya Law Reform Commission” and submitted in any ONE of the following modes:Manual applications should be hand delivered to and signed for at the Public Service Commission Secretary/CEO’s Office on 4th Floor, Commission House, off Harambee Avenue. Online applications should be e-mailed to klrc2020@publicservice.go.kePosted applications should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Selection Panel for the Nomination of Chairperson and Members of the Kenya Law Reform Commission
Public Service Commission Commission House
P.O. Box 30095-00100
NAIROBI
Note:
All applications should be received on or before 6th July 2020 at 5.00 p.m. Those who had applied earlier need not re-apply.
This advertisement is accessible on the Public Service Commission’s website www.publicservice.go.ke
In the spirit of promoting national values and principles of governance of inclusiveness, equality and protection of the marginalized; youth, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Dr. Vincent Nyagilo, PhD, EBS CHAIRPERSON SELECTION PANEL FOR THE NOMINATION OF CHAIRPERSON AND MEMBERS OF THE KENYA LAW REFORM COMMISSION
Apply via :
klrc2020@publicservice.go.ke
