Job Description
Section 66 (1) (a) of the National Intelligence Service Act, 2012
For appointment to this position, a candidate must:
(i) be a citizen of Kenya;
(ii) hold a law degree from a university recognized in Kenya, or is an advocate of
the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common law jurisdiction;
(iii) (a) have at least ten (10) years experience as a superior court judge or
professionally qualified magistrate;
or
(b) have at least ten (10) years experience as a distinguished academic or legal
practitioner or such experience in other relevant legal field;
or
(c) have held the qualifications specified in paragraphs (a) and (b) for a period
amounting, in the aggregate, to ten (10) years;
(iv) be of high moral character, integrity and impartiality; and
(v) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution.
INTERESTED APPLICANTS ARE REQUESTED TO NOTE THAT:
(i) The names of shortlisted candidates for each post shall be published on the
Commission’s website;
(ii) Shortlisted candidates will be required to present originals of the following
documents during the interviews;
(a) National Identity Card;
(b) Academic and Professional Certificates and transcripts;
(c) Any other supporting documents and testimonials; and
(d) Clearances from the following bodies:
(i) Kenya Revenue Authority;
(ii) Ethic and Anti-Corruption Commission;
(iii) Higher Education Loans Board;
(iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureaus;
(v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations (Police Clearance
Certificate); and
(e) Recommendations from relevant professional bodies (where
applicable).
(iii) The salary and benefits for these positions shall be determined by the Cabinet
Secretary on the advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission;
(iv) The Chairperson and Members of the Board shall hold office for a period of
three years but shall be eligible for re-appointment for a further term.
(v) The earlier advert for the same positions is hereby cancelled; and
(vi) Those who had applied earlier and may wish to be considered for nomination
for appointment are advised to re-apply.