Jobs at the Commission for University Education

Republic of Kenya
 

Ministry of Education, Science and Technology

The Selection Panel for Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the Commission for University Education

Announcement of Vacancies

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to serve as Chairperson and Members of the Commission for University Education (CUE). The Commission for University Education, which is a body corporate, is the successor to the Commission for Higher Education established through the University Act 2012. 

The functions of the Commission can be accessed at www.cue.or.ke.
 

The positions are as follows:
 

1. Chairperson (1)
 

2. Members (5 Positions)
 

A. Requirements for Appointment
 

1. Chairperson of the Commission
 

A person shall be qualified for appointment as a chairperson if such a person:
 

a) Holds a Doctorate degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
 

b) Is capable of contributing to development of University Education in Kenya;
 

c) Have had ten (10) years experience in leadership and management of public or private institutions;
 

d) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
 

2. Members of the Commission
 

A person shall be qualified for appointment as a Commissioner, if such a person:
 

a) Holds at least a Masters degree from a University recognized in Kenya;
 

b) Is capable of contributing to development of University Education in Kenya;
 

c) Have had at least five (5) years experience in leadership, management or academia; and
 

d) Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.
 

B. Duration of Appointment
 

a) The Chairperson and members of the Commission shall hold office for a term not exceeding four years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for one further term.
 

b) The members shall at the first meeting after appointment determine by lot which two of their number shall vacate office after a period of three and four years respectively to ensure continuity in the activities of the Commission.
 

C. Terms of Service
 

a) The Board shall meet as often as necessary for the transaction of business but not more than four months shall elapse between the date of one meeting and that of the next meeting.
 

b) The chairperson may at anytime and shall upon written request by majority of the members, call a special meeting of the Board.
 

D. Applicants should attach copies of clearance certificates from
 

i) The Kenya Revenue Authority
 

ii) The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
 

iii) The Criminal Investigation Department
 

iv) Credit Reference Bureau
 

v) Higher Education Loans Board
 

E. Applications together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, copies of transcripts, academic and professional certificates, National Identity Card or Passport together with relevant testimonials and names and contacts of three (3) referees should be posted to:
 

The Chairperson
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the Commission for University Education,
Teleposta Towers
P.O. Box 9583-00200
Nairobi
 

or delivered to Room 2601, 26th floor, Teleposta Towers between 8.00a.m. and 5.00p.m. on working days. Scanned and signed applications can also be emailed to dhe@scienceandtechnology.go.ke or sent by registered post to the above cited address.
 

The envelopes enclosing applications should be clearly marked “APPLICATION FOR CHAIRPERSON OR MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION FOR UNIVERSITY EDUCATION”
 

Closing Date: 22nd July, 2013
 

Chairperson
Selection Panel for the Appointment of Chairperson and Members of the Commission for University Education