Republic of Kenya
Ministry of Education, Science and Technology
The Selection Panel for Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the National Education Board
Announcement of Vacancies
1. Position: Chairperson
2. Position: Member (8 Positions)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following positions in the National Education Board.
A. Requirements for Appointment
1. Chairperson of the Board
A person shall be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson of the Board if such person:-
(a) holds a degree in education from a university recognized in Kenya;
(b) has knowledge and at least fifteen years experience in matters relating to education;
(c) has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
(d) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
2. Member of the Board
A Person shall be qualified for appointment as a member of the Board if such person –
(a) holds a degree from a recognized university;
(b) has knowledge and at least ten years experience in matters relating to any of the following fields:
(i) education;
(ii) management;
(iii) finance;
(iv) governance;
(v) human rights;
(vi) public administration;
(vii) law;
(viii) economics; and
(ix) meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
(c) has had a distinguished career in their respective fields; and
(d) meets the requirement of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
3. A person shall not be qualified for appointment as the Chairperson or a member of the Board if such Person: -
(a) is a member of Parliament or a county assembly,
(b) is a member of a local authority;
(c) is an undischarged bankrupt; or
(d) has been removed from office for contravening the provisions of the Constitution or any other written law.
B. Duration of Appointment Chairperson
The Chairperson shall serve for a term of Four Years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment for one further term of four years.
Member: A member shall serve for a term of three years and shall be
eligible for re-appointment for one further term of three years.
C. Terms of Service
(i) Part Time
(ii) The Chairperson and Members of the Board shall be paid such
remuneration, fees, allowances and disbursements as may be approved by
the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with the Salaries and Remuneration
Commission.
D. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from:
The Kenya Revenue Authority
The Ethics and anti-Corruption Commission
Criminal Investigations Department
Any of the Credit Reference Bureaus in the Country
Higher Education Loans Board (HELB)
A record of Achievement in previous pursuits
E. Applications, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and Copies
of academic and professional Certificates, Record of achievement,
National identification Card or Passport, together with relevant
testimonials and certificates should be addressed to:
The Chairperson
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the National Education Board
Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the National Education Board
Jogoo House B
P. O. Box 30040 – 00100
Nairobi
Or delivered to room 139, 1st Floor, Jogoo House B between 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m. on working days
Or scanned and signed applications e-mailed to: NEBselectionpanel@education.go.ke
The envelopes should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON OR MEMBER OF THE NATIONAL EDUCATION BOARD”
Closing Date: 22nd July, 2013
Janet Muthoni Ouko
Chairperson
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members, National Education Board