GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 9936

PURSUANT to the provisions of Article 233 of the Constitution. as read together with Section 11(1) of the Public Service Commission Act, 2017; and in accordance with the procedure set Out in Paragraphs 1 (1) and I (5) of the Schedule to the Act, the Selection Panel invites applications from suitably qualified persons for consideration with regard to nomination in the following positions within the Public Service Commission: Designation No. of Vacancies Effective date Vice-Chairperson 1 8th January, 2019 Member 7 8thJanuary,20I9 A: QUALIFICATIONS FOR APPOINTMENT I. Vice-Chairperson of the Commission For appointment as the Vice-Chairperson, the applicant must: be a citizen of Kenya; hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; have at least ten years experience in their respective profession; have at least six years experience in a managerial position either in the public or private sector; meet the requirements of leadership and integrity in Chapter Six of the Constitution; and demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment and commitment to the public service. 2. Member of the Commission For appointment as a Member, the applicant must:- be a citizen of Kenya; hold a degree from a university recognized in Kenya; have at least ten years experience in their respective profession; meet the requirements of leadership and integrity in Chapter Six of the Constitution; and demonstrate a high degree of professional competence, communication skills, fairness, good temperament, good judgment and commitment to the public service. B. GROUNDS FOR DISQUALIFICATION A person is not eligible for appointment as a Vice-Chairperson or Member of the Commission if such person- I. has, at any time within the preceding five years, held office, or stood for election as- a member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or a member of the governing body of a political party; or holds any State office; or is, or has at any time been, a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or is. or has at any time been, the holder of an office in any political organization that sponsors or otherwise supports, or has at any time sponsored or otherwise supported, a candidate for election as a member of Parliament or of a county assembly; or is an undischarged bankrupt: or has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any law. NOTE: Paragraphs (1) (3) and (4) cease to apply to a person after two general elections for Parliament have been held since the person ceased to be such a candidate or office holder. C. TENURE OF APPOINTMENT A single non-renewable term of six (6) years. D. TERMS OF SERVICE Full —time; Shall not hold any other office or employment for profit whether public or private; Remuneration and benefits will be as set out by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission vide