Director- Legislative, Procedural & Committee Services at County Assembly of Kisumu

Entry and Training Grade for this Cadre

Basic Salary & Allowances

• Basic Salary: Ksh. 129,300
• House Allowance: Ksh. 35,000
• Commuter Allowance: Ksh. 16,000

Duties and Responsibilities

Reporting to the Clerk of the Assembly, duties and responsibilities include:

• Coordinating, planning, and supervising functions and operations in the directorate.
• Coordinating policy and strategy in the administrative functioning of County Assembly Committees and legislative affairs.
• Rendering expert, non-partisan, impartial advice to the Speaker, MCAs, and Committees on legislative process and parliamentary procedures.
• Aligning directorate activities and work plans with the County Assembly’s strategic plan and mandate.
• Overseeing programs to enhance public understanding of the Assembly’s work and promote accessibility.
• Managing the Table Office including marshalling published Bills, Motions, and Sessional Papers.
• Overseeing development and implementation of legislative drafting standards and frameworks.
• Coordinating legislative and procedural research to inform Standing Orders and Speaker’s Rules.
• Initiating approval process of committee activities and advising on funding availability for out-of-station activities.
• Ensuring effective management of Committees of the County Assembly.
• Outlining strategies for stakeholder consultation and public participation in the legislative process.
• Managing the Journals Office including custody, record keeping, and archiving.
• Coordinating team motivation measures.
• Supervising staff performance within the directorate.
• Preparing, monitoring, and implementing the Directorate’s budget and procurement plan.
• Coordinating preparation of committee budget ceilings and cost estimates.
• Processing weekly business programs, preparing Order Papers, and Votes and Proceedings.
• Overseeing preparation of Committees’ and Standard Operating Procedures Manuals.
• Monitoring and evaluating committee performance to advise the Liaison Committee.
• Overseeing preparation and implementation of annual plans.
• Recommending engagement of experts/consultants for committee support.
• Developing training and capacity-building plans for committees and staff.
• Reviewing committee reports to ensure conformity with parliamentary standards.
• Monitoring procedural developments in other jurisdictions to inform local practices.
• Ensuring safe custody of committee records and responding to public/legislative inquiries.
• Preparing periodic reports on County Assembly Committees’ performance and achievements.
• Organizing induction programs for MCAs and overseeing exchange programs.
• Providing content updates for the Assembly website.
• Convening and chairing departmental meetings.
• Serving as a member of the County Assembly Management Committee.

Requirements for Appointment

An officer must have:

• Served as Deputy Director (Legal Services, Committee Services, or Legislative/Procedural Services) in the County Assembly Service or comparable institution for at least 3 years.
• Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences (Law, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, or equivalent).
• Master’s degree in Social Sciences (Law, Political Science, Sociology, Economics, Public Administration, Business Administration, Education, or equivalent).
• Certificate in Strategic Leadership Development Programme (minimum 6 weeks) from a recognized institution.
• Registration with a relevant professional body in Kenya, with membership in good standing.
• Certificate in computer applications.
• Demonstrated managerial, administrative, integrity, and professional competence in work performance and results.