CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
In Accordance with Section 7 (2) (a) of the Media Council Act, 2013 (the Act) the Cabinet Secretary for Information, Communications and the Digital Economy declares vacancies in the positions of Chairperson and Members of the Media Council of Kenya ("the Council"). Former Chairperson and Members of the Media Council of Kenya are eligible to apply.
Women, persons with disabilities, persons from minority and marginalized groups are encouraged to apply.
The functions of the Chairperson and Members are stipulated under Section 6 of the Act.

Vacancies For The Position Of Chairperson And Member Of The Council
A person shall be qualified for appointment as chairperson or member of the Council if that person-
• is a citizen of Kenya:
• holds a degree from a university recognized in Kenya;
• has knowledge and experience of at least ten years, in the case of the chairperson, or seven years, in the case of a member, in matters relating to any of the following fields-law; journalism; finance; gender and human rights; performing arts; advertising; public relations; religious studies; communication; humanities and social sciences; or information technology:
•  meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution; and
•  has had a distinguished career in their respective fields.

Terms Of Service
The Chairperson and Members of the Council shall hold office for a period of three (3) years and shall be eligible for re-appointment for another term subject to a maximum of two terms.

HOW TO APPLY
• All applications (manual and online) shall be accompanied by detailed curriculum vitae, copies of relevant academic and professional certificates, testimonials, telephone number and email.
• A copy of the National Identity Card shall be appended.
• All applications shall be clearly marked, "Application for position of Chairperson or Member of the Media Council of Kenya" and submitted in any ONE of the following ways: i. Manual applications should be hand delivered to the General Registry on 9th Floor, Teleposta Towers, off Koinange Street
• Online applications should be emailed to moictjobs@information.go.ke .Applications through the post office should be addressed to:
Selection Panel for the Nomination of
Chairperson and Member of the Media Council of Kenya,
Ministry of Information, Communications and the Digital Economy mart7
Telposta Towers, General Registry, 9th Floor
PO Box 30025-00100 NAIROBI

The names of all applicants and the shortlisted candidates will be published under section 7(7) of the Act in the Kenya Gazette, and in at least two daily newspapers of national circulation and the website of the Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology-- www.information.go.ke .

Shortlisted applicants will be required to carry their original academic and professional documents for the interview and obtain clearance from the following bodies.
• Kenya Revenue Authority
• Higher Education Loans Board
• Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission; and
• Directorate of Criminal Investigation (certificate of good conduct)
All applications should be received by 5.00 pm on Friday, 3" February 2023