Vacancies at The Parliamentary Service Commission

Duties and Responsibilities 

• The Chief Serjeant-At-Arms shall be answerable to the Clerk of the National Assembly. 
• The officer will be the Head of the Serjeant-At-Arms Directorate and be responsible for  managerial, operational and financial planning and coordination of all functional areas  including the Chamber and Public Gallery, Operational, Liaison and Event Management, Estate management and support services. 

The duties and responsibilities are: 

• Directing the usage and protection of the Mace as a symbol of authority  and smooth conduct of business of the House; 
• Managing internal and external liaison during ceremonial services; 
• Coordinating Swearing in ceremony of Members of Parliament; 
• Coordinating and supporting the election of the Speaker and the Deputy during  the first sitting of the National Assembly;  
• Providing overall Management of chamber, ceremonial, and public education  duties;  
• Directing, planning and Management of international functions and  colloquiums e.g. CPA, IPU etc; 
• Managing the formulation of safety policies, strategies, and procedures  within the precincts of parliament; 
• Executing Ceremonial/Security functions at International Conferences and Seminars, organized by Parliament;
• Conducting institutional risk assessment and implementing risk mitigation measures; 
• Coordinating provision of safety and fire measures, health protection and First  Aid Services including the development of an emergency preparedness and response policy, Training, and awareness on the same; 
• Executing laws and orders of the House and any other directives of the Speaker. 
• Managing the planning and execution of the State of the Nation Address by the President; 
• Managing the directorate budget in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act; 
• Superintending admissions to Chamber and Galleries; 
• Providing effective and efficient security and safety for the Hon. Speaker, Hon. 
• Members of Parliament, staff and all the visitors in the precincts of the Parliament, in liaison with the police; 
• Ensuring safe custody of any firearms and any other prohibited items brought into the precincts of Parliament; 
• Spearheading the development and implementation of the Directorate annual work plans, procurement and disposal plans and annual reports; and 
• Supervision of the staff in the Directorate. 

REQUIREMENT FOR DIRECT APPOINTMENT 

• Must possess a Masters degree in Security/Criminology or in a related field from a  recognized institution; 
• Must have at least fifteen (15) years’ cumulative experience three (3) of which must  be in senior management position in the disciplined services with strong military or  paramilitary background; 
• Must have served in the disciplined services for a period of not less than twelve years with exemplary service and attained the rank of a Major or Senior Assistant  Inspector General of Police or its equivalent; 
• Must be computer literate; 
• Must possess a certificate of exemplary service; and  
• Must be compliant with Chapter Six of the Constitution.

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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.