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:
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All policy and organisational matters;
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Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the National
Assembly and increasing public accessibility to and awareness of the National
Assembly;
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Dealing with external relations;
·
Principal advisor to presiding officers and to all Members of
the National Assembly.
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Chairing the Board of Management;
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Advising the Speaker in the exercise of the powers and functions
of the office;
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Marshalling all legislative measures passed by the National
Assembly;
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Receiving reports from the budget office; and
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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:
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General supervision of all Directorates;
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External relations;
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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:
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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;
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The Journals Office including keeping custody of house journals
and records and archiving of those records;
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Matters connected to parliamentary associations; and
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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:
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Select committees, departmental committees and ad hoc committees
of the National Assembly;
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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:
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Acting as the liaison person between the Speaker’s Office and
the rest of the parliamentary offices;
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Carrying out research, preparation of speeches and overseeing
travel and protocol arrangements in the Speaker’s Office;
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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
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Have attended a senior management or leadership course from a
recognised institution;
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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;
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Excellent written and oral communication skills;
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Good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style;
and
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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.
