Director - Audit, Appropriations and General Purpose Committee Services PSC15 (National Assembly) at The Parliamentary Service Commission

At this grade, an officer serves as the head of a Directorate and provides leadership in  the Directorate of Legislative and Procedural Services, Committee Services or the  Parliamentary Service Commission Secretariat. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

• Facilitating efficient and effective operations of the House Leadership, Plenary and Committees; 
• Facilitating Members of Parliament to effectively discharge their  Constitutional roles of law-making, representation and oversight; 
• Ensuring adherence to House Rules and Procedures; 
• Providing impartial and authoritative professional services to Members  of Parliament, government institutions, relevant stakeholders and  members of the public; 
• Developing public engagement mechanisms and strengthening avenues  for public access to Parliamentary business; 
• Controlling of and accounting for financial and other assets in order to  promote the efficient and effective use of resources; 
• Enhancing transparency in operations and accountability in respect of the  functions of the Directorate; 
• Improving overall efficiency and building a collaborative relationship  with external stakeholders; 
• Preparing annual work plans and procurement plans for parliamentary  activities; 
• Implementation of the performance management system; and 
• Building and maintaining engaged and impactful teams 

Requirements for Appointment 

For direct appointment to this position a candidate must have: 

• Masters Degree from a recognized university; 
• Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences or any other relevant discipline from a recognized university; 
• Have at least fifteen (15) years relevant work experience in public affairs, parliamentary affairs or a relevant field, three (3) of which must be at the position of Deputy Director or a comparable position with similar responsibilities in the public service; 
• Five (5) years proven working experience in senior management or leadership position; 
• A certificate in Strategic Leadership Development course (SLDP) offered by KSG or an equivalent training; 
• Demonstrated proven and enduring flair for parliamentary procedure and practice, and have wide experience on the role, functions and operation of Parliament; 
• Knowledge of the parliamentary Standing Orders and their application in parliamentary work; 
• Demonstrated leadership and management skills, communication skills, interpersonal skills, organizational skills, negotiation skills, team building, problem solving, conflict management, and supervisory skills; 
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative and professional competence; 
• Knowledge and understanding of the Constitution; the Public Finance  Management Act, the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and the Regulations thereunder, the Public Officer Ethics Act, and other applicable laws; and 
• Meets the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution of Kenya.