Parliamentary Service Commission Jobs 2016

11th February 2016

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 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

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