Republic of Kenya Parliamentary Service Commission Job Advertisement
The Parliamentary Service Commission seeks to recruit energetic and results- oriented individuals to the following positions in the Parliamentary Service.
The particulars of the vacancies are as indicated below.
Senior Deputy Clerk – Senate
PSC Scale 16
Vacancy No. SDC/PSC16/02/2016
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this grade will comprise:-
- Deputizing the Clerk of the Senate/Secretary to the Parliamentary Service Commission;
- General supervision of all Directorates;
- External relations including international relations, inter-parliamentary relations, conferences and protocol affairs;
- Enhancing public understanding and knowledge of the work of Parliament and increasing public accessibility and awareness and its operations;
- Offering procedural advice to the Speaker, other Presiding officers and Members of Parliament as required and overseeing the proceedings of the House;
- Preparation and presentation of orientation programs for newly elected Members of Parliament; and
- Introduction and management of the parliamentary internship programme.
Requirements for Appointment
Appointment to this grade will be made from Deputy Clerks / Directors who will have:
- Meritoriously executed the duties and responsibilities at that grade for at least three (3) years;
- Shown proven and enduring flair for parliamentary procedures and practice, and have wide experience on the role, functions and operations of Parliament, through exhaustive service in all spheres of Parliament;
- Attended a Senior Management Course from a recognized institution; and
- Mastered a wealth of knowledge on the role, functions and operations of Parliament, through exhaustive service in all spheres of Parliament.
- A Masters degree in a relevant field from a recognized University will be an added advantage.
Director of Administrative Services
PSC Scale 15
Vacancy No. DAS/PSC15/02/2016
Duties and Responsibilities
Duties and responsibilities at this grade will comprise:-
- Formulation, interpretation and application of human resource policy, procedures, rules and regulations;
- Personnel emoluments, estimates and expenditure control;
- Administration of pension schemes, gratuities, schemes of service and approval of leave;
- Staff performance management and career development;
- Staff insurance, salary advances and salary in advance;
- Providing guidance in matters related to appointments and placement, promotions and confirmation of staff;
- Budget and expenditures control for the Human Resource Department;
- Implementation of Advisory Committee, Selection Board decisions as regards appointments, promotions, discipline;
- Management of staff in the Human Resource Department;
- Provision of catering and health club and recreational services; and
- Provision of office services.
Requirements for Appointment
- Served for at least ten (10) years in a Human Resource Office, three (3) of which must be at the grade of Deputy Director of Administrative Services; or its equivalent position in a large organization;
- Masters degree in Human Resources Management;
- Demonstrated a high degree of professional competence, administrative capabilities and initiative in the general organization and management of human resource and a thorough understanding of Human Resource Management policies, regulations and employee relations, understanding labour laws and other statutes that impact on human resource; and
- Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.
Director, Speaker’s Office – National Assembly
PSC Scale 15
Vacancy No. DSO/PSC15/02/2016
Duties and Responsibilities
The duties and responsibilities for this position will include-
- Reporting to the Clerk of the National Assembly, the Director shall be responsible for the co-ordination of administrative activities in the Speaker’s Office;
- Acting as the liaison person between the Speaker’s Office and the rest of the parliamentary offices;
- Responsible for carrying out research, preparation of speeches and overseeing travel and protocol arrangements in the Speaker’s Office;
- Responsible for preparation and review of correspondence and reports as directed by the Clerk of the National Assembly.
Requirements for Appointment
For appointment to this position, a candidate must
- Have served for a minimum of three (3) years at the level of Senior Clerk Assistant in Parliament or in a comparable position in the public or private sector;
- Be the holder of a Bachelors degree in Social Sciences or Humanities or in a relevant field from a recognized university;
- Have attended a Senior Management or leadership course from a recognized institution;
- Possess excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Have good interpersonal skills and a collaborative management style; and
- Have the ability to multitask and work well under pressure.
- A Masters degree will be an added advantage.
How to Apply
Applications must include a cover letter, duly completed Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application Form (Form 1 J), which can be downloaded HERE or obtained from the Office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings, copies of academic certifications and/or testimonials.
Applications should be addressed to –
Clerk of the Senate/Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission, P.O. Box 41842 – 00100,
Nairobi.
or hand delivered to the Office of the Head of the Commission Secretariat, 1st Floor, County Hall, Parliament Buildings, during office hours
or emailed as a PDF file attachment to [email protected] to be received on or before 26th February, 2016.
Please note: Applications from applicants who do not complete the Parliamentary Service Commission Job Application (Form 1J) referred to in this advertisement will NOT be considered.
Clerk of The Senate/Secretary, Parliamentary Service Commission