Director, Speakers Office (Senate) at The Parliamentary Service Commission

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities for this position will include-

1. Reporting to the Clerk of the Senate, the Director shall be responsible for the co-ordination of administrative activities in the Speaker’s office;
2. Acting as the liaison person between the Speaker’s office and the rest of the parliamentary offices;
3. Responsible for carrying out research, preparation of speeches and overseeing travel and protocol arrangements in the Speaker’s office; and
4. Responsible for preparation and review of correspondence and reports as directed by the Clerk of the Senate.

Requirements for Appointment-

For appointment to this position, a candidate must-

1. 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
2. Be a holder of a Bachelors degree in social sciences or humanities or in a relevant field from a recognized institution
3. Possess excellent written and oral communication skills
4. Have good inter-personal skills and a collaborative management style
5. Have the ability to multitask and work well under pressure
6. A masters degree will be an added advantage