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 National Assembly
Clerk of the National Assembly (ESS 473)
As Administrative Head of the National Assembly and Principal Advisor to the
Speaker of the National
Assembly, the jobholder will serve as the Accounting Officer/Authorised Officer
for the National Assembly.
The
jobholder will also be responsible for:
- All
policy and organisational matters;
- Enhancing
public understanding and knowledge of the National Assembly and increasing
public accessibility to and awareness of the National Assembly;
- Dealing
with external relations;
- Principal
advisor to presiding officers and to all Members of the National Assembly.
- 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 National Assembly;
- Receiving
reports from the budget office; and
- Supervising
and coordinating all the Directorates of the National Assembly.
The
jobholder will also serve as a member of the Constituency Development Fund
Board, the Honorary Secretary of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association,
Kenya Branch and Honorary Treasurer of the Inter-Parliamentary Union Kenya
Group.
- 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 shall be an added advantage.
Senior Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly (ESS 474)
As deputy to the Clerk of the National Assembly, the jobholder will be
responsible for overseeing the proceedings of the Assembly and offering
procedural advice to the Speaker, other presiding officers and Members of the
National Assembly.
The jobholder will also be responsible for:
- General
supervision of all Directorates;
- External
relations;
- Enhancing
public understanding and knowledge of parliament and increasing public
accessibility to and awareness of its operations;
- Preparing
and presenting orientation programmes for new Members of the National
Assembly 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 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 National
Assembly (ESS 475)
Reporting to the Senior Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, the Director
will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of the functions and
operations of the Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services of the
National Assembly.
The jobholder will also be responsible to the Clerk of the National Assembly
for:
- The
Table Office including marshalling of published bills, motions and
sessional papers, processing of weekly programme of business and the
preparation and timely circulation of order papers, votes and proceedings
of the House;
- The
Journals Office including keeping custody of house journals and records
and archiving of those records;
- Matters
connected to parliamentary associations; and
- Public
participation in 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 National Assembly (ESS 476)
Reporting to the Senior Deputy Clerk of the National Assembly, the jobholder
will be responsible for the coordination and supervision of the functions and
operations of the Directorate of Committee Services of the National Assembly.
The jobholder will also be responsible for:
- Select
committees, departmental committees and ad hoc committees of the National
Assembly;
- .
Facilitation of public participation and involvement in the activities of
the committees; and
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Safe keeping of records of the house 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, Speaker’s Office of the National Assembly (ESS 477)
Reporting to the Speaker of the National Assembly, the Director shall be
responsible for the co-ordination of administrative activities in the Speaker’s
Office and will 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;
- Preparation
and review of 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 at the level of
Senior Clerk Assistant in parliament or a comparable position in the
public or private sector.
For
all the positions in the National Assembly, 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.
corn by Friday 20 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.
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