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The
Parliamentary Service Commission (“PSC”), is constitutionally mandated to
manage the administration of parliament.
This
includes the provision of services and facilities to ensure effective and
efficient running of parliament, preparation of parliamentary expenditure
budgets and estimates, constitution of offices in the parliamentary services
and the appointment and supervision of office holders.
The
Constitution of Kenya 2010 introduced the citizens of Kenya to a new
parliamentary system through the establishment of a Senate in addition to a
National Assembly as set out in Chapter 8.
In
recognition that each arm of parliament has a distinct but uniquely different
role and function, PSC wishes to recruit for positions in the administration
structure of each arm of parliament and the Parliamentary Joint Services
(“PJS”) that supports the members of both structures.
The Senate
The Senate
Clerk of the Senate
(ESS
465)
As
Principal Advisor to the Speaker of the Senate, the jobholder will serve as the
Administrative Head of the Senate and the Accounting Officer/Authorised Officer
for the Senate.
The jobholder will also serve as the Secretary to the PSC and will be responsible for:
- All
policy and organisational matters;
- Enhancing
public understanding and knowledge of the Senate as well as increasing
public accessibility to and awareness of the Senate;
- Dealing
with external relations;
- Principal
advisor to other presiding officers and to all Senators;
- Chairing
the Board of Management;
- Advising
the Speaker in the exercise of the powers and functions of the office;
- Marshalling
all legislative measures passed by the Senate; and
- Supervision
and coordination of all the Directorates of the Senate.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences,
Humanities or a relevant field and a Masters degree in a relevant field. In the
absence of a Masters degree a minimum of seven years relevant working
experience will suffice.
The
ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years experience at the level
of Assistant Deputy Clerk/ Deputy Director in parliament or a comparable
position in the public or private sector. Experience working with the public
service will be an added advantage.
Senior Deputy Clerk of the Senate
(ESS 466)
Senior Deputy Clerk of the Senate
(ESS 466)
As
deputy to the Clerk of the Senate, the jobholder will provide oversight for the
proceedings of the Senate and will offer procedural advice to the Speaker and
other presiding officers and Senators as required.
The
jobholder will also be responsible for:
- General
supervision of all Directorates;
- External
relations;
- Enhancing
public understanding and knowledge of the Senate and increasing public
accessibility to and awareness of the Senate;
- Preparing
and presenting orientation programmes for new Senators and staff; and
- Supervising
and managing staff undergoing parliamentary internship programmes.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences,
Humanities or a relevant field and a Masters degree in a relevant field.
In
the absence of a Masters degree a minimum of five years relevant working
experience will suffice.
The
ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years experience at the level
of Principal Clerk Assistant/ Principal Officer in parliament or a comparable
position in the public or private sector.
Director Legislative and Procedural Services of the Senate
(ESS
467)
Reporting
to the Senior Deputy Clerk, the jobholder will be responsible for the
coordination and supervision of the functions and operations of the Directorate
of Legislative and Procedural Services of the Senate.
The jobholder will also be responsible to the Clerk of the Senate for:
- The
Table Office including marshalling of published bills, motions and
sessional papers and processing of weekly programme of business and
preparation and timely circulation of order papers, votes and proceedings
of the Senate;
- The
Journals Office including keeping custody of Senate journals and records
and archiving of those records;
- Matters
connected to parliamentary associations; and
- Public
participation in the legislative process.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences,
Humanities or a relevant field. A Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage. The ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years at
the level of Senior Clerk Assistant in parliament or a comparable position in
the public or private sector.
Director, Committee Services of the Senate
(ESS 468)
Director, Committee Services of the Senate
(ESS 468)
Reporting
to the Senior Deputy Clerk, the jobholder will be responsible for the
coordination and supervision of the functions and operations of the Directorate
of Committee Services of the Senate.
The jobholder will also be responsible for:
- Select
committees, departmental committees and ad hoc committees of the Senate;
- Facilitation
of public participation and involvement in the activities of the
committees; and
- Safe
keeping of records of the Senate committees and responding to inquiries on
the activities of the committees from the public and other legislative
bodies.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences,
Humanities or a relevant field. A Masters degree in a relevant field will be an
added advantage.
The
ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years at the level of Senior
Clerk Assistant in parliament or a comparable position in the public or private
sector.
Director Legal Services of the Senate
Director Legal Services of the Senate
(ESS
469)
As
head of the legal services function of the Senate, the jobholder will be the
legal advisor to the Speaker, the Clerk, committees and Senators on legislative
business including all matters dealing with bills and amendments to bills.
The jobholder will also be responsible for:
- Preparing
legal opinions on matters relating to the functions of the Senate Bills
and providing other legal services;
- Assisting
committees and individual Senators with the drafting of bills and
amendments to Drafting and preparing legal documents and legal research;
- Supervising,
guiding, counselling, training and developing all the staff in the
Directorate of Legal Services; and
- Coordinating,
administering and overall management of the legal services provided to the
Senate.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Law and be an advocate of
the High Court of Kenya, or possess an equivalent qualification in a common-law
jurisdiction. A Masters degree in Law will be an added advantage.
The
ideal candidate will possess at least seven years experience as an advocate of
the High Court, a Judge or a professionally qualified Magistrate; or at least
seven years experience as a distinguished academic or legal practitioner or
such experience in some other relevant legal field.
The
candidate should also hold a certificate in legislative drafting and a current
Advocate’s Practicing Certificate.
Director, Speaker’s Office of the Senate
Director, Speaker’s Office of the Senate
(ESS
470)
Reporting
to the Speaker of the Senate, the Director will be responsible for the
co-ordination of administrative activities in the Speaker’s Office.
The jobholder will also be responsible for:
- Acting
as the liaison person between the Speaker’s Office and the rest of the
parliamentary offices;
- Carrying
out research, preparation of speeches and overseeing travel and protocol
arrangements in the Speaker’s Office; and
- Preparing
and reviewing correspondence and reports as directed by the Speaker.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences,
Humanities or a relevant field.
A
Masters degree will be an added advantage. The ideal candidate will possess a
minimum of three years experience at the level of Senior Clerk Assistant in
parliament or a comparable position in the public or private sector.
Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate
(ESS 471)
Sergeant-at-Arms of the Senate
(ESS 471)
As
head of the Sergeant of Arms Department of the Senate, the jobholder will
oversee the day to day security management of the chamber and will be
responsible to the Speaker for the maintenance of order in the Senate.
The jobholder will also be responsible for:
- Controlling
access and management of the public within the precincts of parliament;
- Planning
and coordination of security functions and operations in the Senate;
- Implementation
of the Speaker’s rules governing the conduct of Senators in the Chamber;
- Preservation
of order and management of all parliamentary buildings, assets and the
safety of the occupants;
- Coordination
of all matters related to and connected with office accommodation and
furnishing; and
- Providing
the link between parliamentary security and other security organs.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelors degree in Safety, Security
Management or a related field. A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
The
ideal candidate will possess a minimum of three years experience at the level
of Sergeant-At-Arms in parliament or its equivalent in the public or private
sector.
They
will also have served in the disciplined forces at the level of a Major/Senior
Superintendent of Police for a period of not less than ten years with exemplary
service and possess demonstrable professional competence and experience in and
knowledge of safety and security matters.
Hansard Editor of the Senate
Hansard Editor of the Senate
(ESS
472)
Reporting
to the Senior Deputy Clerk of the Senate, the jobholder will be responsible for
the coordination and production of the Hansard.
The
jobholder will also be responsible for:
- Editing
transcribed records, processing manuscripts and preparing accurate drafts;
- Maintaining
a consistent and accurate Hansard publishing format;
- Maintaining
an accurate database of Hansard publications;
- Developing
and maintaining policies, rules, standards and procedures governing
Hansard production;
- Maintaining
links with government ministries/department, the public media and other
commonwealth editors’ associations and unions.
The
successful candidate will have a Bachelor of Arts degree in Linguistics,
majoring in either English or Kiswahili. A Masters degree in a relevant
discipline from a recognised university and proficiency in sign language will
be added advantages.
The
ideal candidate will also possess a post-graduate diploma in journalism or mass
communication coupled with a minimum of seven years experience, three of which
must be at the level of Assistant Hansard Editor in parliament or an equivalent
position in the public or private sector.
They
should also have training and experience in Hansard services and excellent
writing, typing and editorial skills and adequate knowledge of Hansard style
guides.
For all the positions in the Senate, it is important that the jobholders
For all the positions in the Senate, it is important that the jobholders
- Have
attended a senior management or leadership course from a recognised
institution;
- Demonstrated
enduring flair for parliamentary procedure and practice, including
comparative experience of other parliamentary jurisdictions coupled with
wide experience in the role, functions and operations of parliament;
- Excellent
written and oral communication skills;
- Good
interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; and
- The
ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
If
you believe you fit the required profile, please send your applications in
confidence to ess.ke@ke.pwc.com by Friday 2 0 July 2012 quoting the job
reference number and the title of the position you are applying for.
In
addition, please provide your curriculum vitae containing details of your
qualifications, experience, present position, current and expected remuneration
as well as copies of professional/academic certificates.
Include
your day and evening telephone numbers, e-mail address, names and addresses of
three references.
Only
shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
