Member - 7 Posts at Intergovernmental Relation Technical Committee (IGRTC)

For appointment as a Member of the Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee, a person shall:

• be a citizen of Kenya;
• holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• has a distinguished career in their respective field;
• has at least ten years’ post qualification professional experience; and
•  satisfies the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.

DISQUALIFICATION CRITERIA

Section 11 (6) of the Intergovernmental Relations Act No. 2 of 2012, provides that a person shall not be eligible for appointment as a member of the Technical Committee if the person:

• is a member of Parliament or County Assembly;
• is a member of a governing body of a political party;
• is an elected or nominated member of a county government;
• is a member of a Commission established under the Constitution;
• is an undischarged bankrupt;
• has been removed from office for contravening the Constitution or any other law; or
• has, in the conduct of his affairs, not met any statutory obligations.

TERMS OF SERVICE

• Salary and benefits for the positions shall be as determined by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC); and
• Members of the Technical Committee shall hold office for a non-renewable term of six (6) years.

APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO NOTE THAT:

• Names of shortlisted candidates shall be published in the daily newspapers of national circulation and in the websites of IGRTC, Council of Governors (COG) and Executive Office of the President;
• Members of the public shall be invited to submit sworn affidavits on matters of interest relating to any of the shortlisted candidates;
• The shortlisted candidates shall present originals of the following documents during the interview:
  • National Identity Card;
  • Academic and professional certificates and transcripts
  • Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
  • Valid and current clearances from the following bodies;
  • Kenya Revenue Authority;
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission;
• Higher Education Loans Board;
• Any of the registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
• Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance Certificate)
• Office of the Registrar of Political Parties
• Sworn affidavits stating that the documents submitted are authentic and that they are not disqualified for appointment as set out in Section 11(6) of the Act
• Letter of recognition of qualifications from the Commission of University Education (CUE) for any degree obtained from foreign universities; and
• Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where applicable)