Our client, 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.
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
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
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
- 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.com 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.
