Members of the IEBC selection panel pose with Chief Justice Martha Koome after taking oath of office at the Supreme Court on January 27.
The Selection Panel for the IEBC Chairperson and Commissioners has officially invited Kenyans to submit their applications for the positions by February 15.
According to the law, the panel has 90 days from the date of its swearing-in to complete the recruitment process and submit the names of qualified individuals to the President.
"The selection panel for the recruitment of nominees
for appointment as the Chairperson and Commissioners of the IEBC invites
applications from qualified persons who meet the requirements of the
Constitution and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC)
Act," reads part of the notice issued on Saturday, February 1.
Chaired by Nelson Makanda, the panel is working against the clock to recruit the IEBC Chairperson and six commissioners to revive key functions that have stalled due to the commission's absence.
In a public notice issued on Saturday, the selection panel outlined the extensive qualifications required for applicants.
To qualify for the IEBC Chairperson position, a candidate must have at least 15 years of experience as a Superior Court Judge or have at least 15 years of experience as a distinguished academic, judicial officer, legal practitioner, or in other legally relevant fields.
One must meet the leadership and integrity requirements
outlined in Chapter Six of the Constitution.
However, an individual is ineligible for the position if, within the preceding five years, they held office or stood for election as a Member of Parliament (MP) or Member of County Assembly (MCA).
Those who have served as a member of the governing body of a political party or held any state office in the last five years are ineligible.
To qualify as an IEBC Commissioner, a candidate must hold a degree from a recognized university.
One must also have proven knowledge and at least 10 years of
experience in electoral matters, management, finance, governance, public
administration, law, ICT, or accounting.
Applicants must meet the integrity requirements under
Chapter Six of the Constitution.
All applications must be submitted with certified academic certificates, a curriculum vitae (CV), a national ID or passport, and other relevant testimonials.
Applicants must have clearance certificates from the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), Credit Reference Bureau (CRB), Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Eligible candidates can submit their applications through Physical application to the Selection Panel Chairperson’s office, located on the 3rd Floor of the County House Building, Parliament Road.
They can also do so online and send a PDF attachment via email to [email protected].
After receiving applications, the Selection Panel will review and shortlist qualified candidates for interviews.
The names of all applicants and the interview schedule for shortlisted candidates will be published in, print media, the Kenya Gazette and the Parliamentary Service Commission website.
