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.
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.
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 applications@parliament.go.ke 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