GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 8004

IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 11 (2) of the Public Audit Act, I, Uhuru Kenyatta, President of the Republic of Kenya and Commander-in-Chief of the Defence Forces, declare a vacancy in the position of the Auditor-General and invite applications from qualified persons for nomination for appointment to the office. To be qualified for appointment as the Auditor-General, a person is required to— (a) be a citizen of Kenya; (b) have extensive knowledge of public finance, or at least ten (10) years’ experience in auditing or public finance management; (c) hold a degree in finance, accounting or economics from a University recognized in Kenya; (d) meet the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and (e) be a practising member of good standing of a professional body of accountants recognized by law. A person is not eligible for appointment as the Auditor-General if such person— (a) is a member of Parliament or County Assembly; (b) is an official of a governing body of a political party; (c) is an undischarged bankrupt; and (d) has been removed from office for contravention of any law. Interested candidates may apply manually (hard copy) or electronically (online) as follows: (a) All applications should be submitted together with detailed curriculum vitae, a copy of identity card or passport, copies of academic and professional certificates, testimonials and any other relevant supporting documents. (b) Manual applications should be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for the post of Auditor-General” and delivered to: The Secretary/CEO Public Service Commission P.O. Box 30095–00100 Nairobi. (c) Online applications should be submitted via email to: auditor-general@publicservice.go.ke All applications should be received by 5.00 p.m. on the 9th September, 2019. Shortlisted applicants will be required to present originals of the following documents: (a) National identity card or passport; (b) Academic and professional certificates and transcripts; (c) Any other relevant supporting documents and testimonials; and (d) Clearances from the following bodies: (i) Kenya Revenue Authority; (ii) Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; (iii) Higher Education Loans Board; (iv) Any of the Registered Credit Reference Bureau; and (v) Directorate of Criminal Investigations. Dated the 27th August, 2019. UHURU KENYATTA, President. 4:57 PM THE KENYA GAZETTE 27th August, 2019 3598 3598